Vashawn Mitchell - Lift My Hands Lyrics
Lyrics
There is a feeling I get when I pray
And when I worship you Lord
A Feeling that comes over me
A Presence that takes over me
It's so amazing I'll just lift my hands
It's so amazing I'll just lift my handsRepeat (1X)
Leader: Blessed adoration with great anticipation I surrender my all to you
Repeat (1X)
Vamp
I lift my hands totally surrendering to you
I lift my hands giving all I have everything I am to you
Repeat with Harmony
Ride Out
I lift my hands my hands
As a sign of surrender
Totally to you
Video
VaShawn Mitchell - Turning Around For Me (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
VaShawn Mitchell's "Lift My Hands," featured on his 2012 live album *Turning Around For Me*, is a profound declaration of surrendered faith and unwavering trust in the Almighty. This powerful anthem transcends mere melody, offering a compelling narrative rooted in the biblical principle of acknowledging God's sovereignty in all circumstances. The core message of "Lift My Hands" is an act of complete submission, a conscious decision to relinquish control and place one's burdens at the feet of Jesus. It echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 121:1-2, which declares, "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Mitchell articulates this reliance not out of weakness, but from a place of profound strength that comes from knowing God is the ultimate source of all provision and protection.
The song powerfully illustrates the biblical concept of seeking God's face in times of trial, a theme woven throughout Scripture. Think of David's lament in Psalm 42:5, where he asks himself, "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." "Lift My Hands" embodies this active posture of hope and praise, even when faced with adversity. It's a prayerful offering, an acknowledgment that our efforts, while important, are ultimately insufficient without divine intervention. This resonates with Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Mitchell's performance conveys a deep personal journey of learning to release anxieties and embrace God's perfect plan, finding peace and empowerment in that surrender. The song serves as a spiritual encouragement to listeners to adopt a similar disposition, recognizing that God's power is made perfect in our human limitations. By lifting our hands, we are not merely ceasing our own striving; we are actively engaging in worship, acknowledging that the battle belongs to the Lord, just as it is written in 2 Chronicles 20:15. This understanding transforms the act of surrender into an act of profound worship and trust.