We Are Messengers - God Be The Glory Lyrics
Lyrics
When the ground beneath my feet
Is shaking like a leaf
God You're still good to me
When my hope is all but gone
And I'm barely hanging on
God You're still good to me
When my heart can't find the beat
When it's dark and I can't see
I will put my hope in You
I'll trade ashes for beauty
I'll trade joy for my mourning
I'll trade to God be the glory
To God be the glory
I'll trade strength for my weakness
I'll trade pain for my healing
I'll trade let this be my story
To God be the glory
You love me at my best
You love me in my mess
God You're so good to me
There's one thing I am sure
Your promises endure
You make a way for me
When my heart can't find the beat
When it's dark and I can't see
I will put my hope in You
I'll trade ashes for beauty
I'll trade joy for my mourning
I'll trade to God be the glory
To God be the glory
I'll trade strength for my weakness
I'll trade pain for my healing
I'll trade let this be my story
To God be the glory
To God be the glory
And whatever comes my way
I will always praise Your name
I will put my hope in You
When I run into Your courts
I will fall into Your arms
I will sing a song of praise
I'll trade ashes for beauty
I'll trade joy for my mourning
I'll trade to God be the glory (forever and ever)
To God be the glory
I'll trade strength for my weakness
I'll trade pain for my healing
I'll trade let this be my story (forever and ever)
To God be the glory
I'll trade ashes for beauty
I'll trade joy for my mourning
I'll trade to God be the glory
To God be the glory
I'll trade strength for my weakness
I'll trade pain for my healing
I'll trade let this be my story
Let this be my story
To God be the glory
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We Are Messengers - God Be The Glory (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"God Be The Glory," a powerful offering from We Are Messengers' *Where the Joy Is (Deluxe Edition)*, released on May 2nd, 2025, stands as a profound declaration of faith in the face of tribulation. This track delves into the human experience of weathering storms, reminding listeners that even when circumstances feel overwhelming, God's goodness remains steadfast. The song's narrative centers on a deliberate choice to anchor hope in the divine, even when the foundations of life seem to shake. It speaks to a deep-seated understanding that true enduring strength isn't found in our own resilience, but in surrendering our struggles and trading them for His promises. This theme resonates strongly with biblical passages like Romans 8:18, which states that "the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us." The core message is a resolute commitment to acknowledge God's sovereignty, echoing the sentiment of 1 Corinthians 10:31, "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." The lyrics articulate a conscious decision to exchange personal brokenness for divine beauty, grief for gladness, and frailty for fortitude, painting a vivid picture of transformation through faith. This exchange is not a passive surrender, but an active reorientation of perspective, recognizing that God's love is constant, embracing both our triumphs and our imperfections, a concept beautifully mirrored in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The song's power lies in its raw honesty about the difficulty of holding onto faith when all seems lost, while simultaneously offering a resounding anthem of hope grounded in the unchanging nature of God's character and His enduring promises. It’s a testament to the belief that in every season, whether marked by despair or deliverance, the ultimate response should be to ascribe all glory to God, as exemplified throughout Scripture, from the psalms of David to the teachings of Jesus.