Yolanda Adams - In The Midst Of It All Lyrics
Lyrics
I've come through many hard trials
Through temptations on every hand
Though Satan's tried to stop me
And to place my feet on sinking sand
Through the pain and all of my sorrows
Through tears and all of my fears
The Lord was there to keep me
For He's kept me in the midst of it all
Not because I've been so faithful
Not Because I've always obeyed
It's not because I trust him
To be with me all of the way
But it's because He loves me so dearly
He was there to answer my call
There always to protect me
For He's kept me in the midst of it all
[Choir:]
I've come through many hard trials
Through temptations on every hand
Though Satan's tried to stop me
And to place my feet on sinking sand
Because Jesus loves me dearly
He was there to answer my call
There always to protect me
For He's kept me in the midst of it all
[Chorus:]
No He's never left me
And He' never let me fall
Oh yes He will protect you
For He's kept me in the midst of it all
[Vamp:]
Yes, He kept me
Yes, Jesus kept me
Jesus kept me [3x], in the midst of it all
For He's kept me in the midst of it all
Video
In the Midst of It All
Meaning & Inspiration
Yolanda Adams' "In The Midst Of It All," featured on her 2005 compilation album *The Best of Me: Yolanda Adams Greatest Hits*, stands as a profound testament to unwavering divine support through life's inevitable storms. This song doesn't just recount past struggles; it articulates a deep, abiding truth rooted in faith, reflecting a journey through trials, temptations, and fears that are universally relatable. The core message is not about human perfection or earned favor, but about the boundless, unconditional love of God, as clearly stated, "It's not because I've been so faithful... But it's because He loves me so dearly." This resonates deeply with biblical narratives where God's faithfulness is a response to humanity's often faltering devotion, not the other way around.
Adams powerfully articulates a realization that salvation and perseverance are not achievements earned through personal merit, but gifts freely given. The lyrics, "Not because I've been so faithful, Not because I've always obeyed," directly echo the Apostle Paul's teachings in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The song’s central assertion, that divine protection is a consequence of God's love and a response to our call, aligns with scriptures like Psalm 91:15, which promises, "He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him." The repeated affirmation, "He's kept me in the midst of it all," serves as a powerful reminder of God's omnipresence, a concept central to biblical theology.
The song's strength lies in its vulnerability and honesty, acknowledging the very real presence of adversity, personified by the antagonist "Satan" attempting to cause a spiritual descent into "sinking sand." This imagery connects with the biblical admonition to stand firm, as found in 1 Peter 5:8-9: "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith." Adams' conviction that even amidst pain, sorrow, tears, and fears, the Lord was present is a direct reflection of the promise in Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The song’s conclusion, a confident declaration that "He's never left me and He' never let me fall," is not a boast of personal strength but an exultation in God’s steadfastness, a theological cornerstone that assures believers of their eternal security in Him, as Christ Himself promised in John 10:28-29, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand." "In The Midst Of It All" therefore, is more than a song; it's a spiritual anchor, a declaration of faith that finds its deepest resonance in the unchanging character of God.