Third Day - Cry Out To Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
To everyone who's lost someone they love
Long before it was their time
You feel like the days you had were not enough
When you said goodbye
And to all of the people with burdens and pains
Keeping you back from your life
You believe that there's nothing and there is no one
Who can make it right
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus
For the marriage that's struggling just to hang on
They lost all of their faith in love
They've done all they can to make it right again
Still it's not enough
For the ones who can't break the addictions and chains
You try to give up but you come back again
Just remember that you're not alone in your shame
And your suffering
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus
When you're lonely
And it feels like the whole world is falling on you
You just reach out, you just cry out to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
To the widow who suffers from being alone
Wiping the tears from her eyes
For the children around the world without a home
Say a prayer tonight
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus
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Third Day - Cry Out To Jesus
Meaning & Inspiration
Third Day’s powerful anthem, “Cry Out to Jesus,” found a home on their 2007 compilation album, *Chronology, Vol. 2 (2001-2006)*, though its original release predates this collection, appearing on their 2005 studio album, *Wherever You Are*. The narrative driving this song is deeply rooted in the human experience of struggle and the unwavering call to seek solace and strength in divine presence. It’s a profound invitation, echoing the psalmist’s cry, “Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O Lord, hear my voice!” (Psalm 130:1). The song masterfully captures the essence of desperation coupled with an unshakeable belief that in our weakest moments, turning to Jesus is not merely an option, but the only true path to deliverance. It speaks to the universal human condition of facing trials that feel insurmountable, those times when the weight of the world presses down and the cry for help is primal and urgent. This is the heart of the message: a reminder that no matter how dire the circumstances, Jesus remains an accessible and compassionate listener, ready to intervene. The song’s message directly parallels the counsel found in Matthew 7:7, where Jesus Himself urges, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Furthermore, it resonates with the assurance provided in Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The song’s direct command to “cry out to Jesus” is not a plea for a distant deity, but an affirmation of Christ’s immanence and His promise to be with us always, even to the end of the age, as declared in Matthew 28:20. It encourages a posture of vulnerability and dependence, recognizing that our own strength is insufficient, and that true victory is found when we surrender our burdens to Him. This is a song that doesn't shy away from the reality of pain and difficulty, but rather transforms it into an opportunity for faith to flourish, urging listeners to lean into the unwavering love and saving power offered through Jesus Christ.