Yolanda DeBerry - In Your Hands Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh
I am Your child
And You are my Father
Oh how You love
To love me
My life is in Your hands
You love me
To prove my love again
I just really wonna tell I love
I just really wonna tell I need You
When I am sick
You are my healer
Oh how You love
To love me
I just really wonna tell I love
I just really wonna tell I need You
My life is in Your hands
You love me
To prove my love again
You are my Joy
You are my peace
You are my strength
You are my everything
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Yolanda DeBerry // In Your Hands // WHC
Meaning & Inspiration
Yolanda DeBerry’s "In Your Hands," released on July 22, 2019, through WHC, immediately immerses us in a profound declaration of faith, presenting a personal and intimate conversation with the Divine. This song isn't just a collection of lyrics; it’s a living testament to absolute reliance and adoration, capturing the essence of what it means to live in complete surrender to God. DeBerry articulates a universal human longing for security and purpose, found exclusively in the unwavering embrace of a loving Father, translating deep theological truths into accessible, heartfelt expressions.
The core message of "In Your Hands" revolves around the beautiful, redemptive relationship between God and humanity. The opening lines, "I am Your child / And You are my Father," establish this foundational covenant, echoing passages like Galatians 3:26, which affirms our identity as children of God through faith in Christ Jesus, and Romans 8:15, where we receive the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." This isn't a distant, fearful deity, but an intimately connected parent who delights in His creation, as emphasized by "Oh how You love / To love me." Zephaniah 3:17 beautifully captures this divine affection, stating that the Lord rejoices over us with gladness and quiets us with His love. It’s a reciprocal love story where humanity finds its true belonging and God finds joy in His children.
The recurring declaration, "My life is in Your hands," serves as the song’s anchor, a powerful statement of trust and submission. This phrase resonates deeply with scriptural assurances found in Psalm 31:15, where the psalmist declares, "My times are in Your hand," and Proverbs 3:5-6, which urges us to "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." It conveys an understanding that every aspect of existence, from the mundane to the monumental, is under divine stewardship. The subsequent line, "You love me / To prove my love again," suggests that God's ceaseless love is not just a comfort but a catalyst. His persistent affection and grace continually inspire and enable us to respond in kind, fostering a cycle of devotion where His love fuels ours, creating opportunities for our faith and commitment to be demonstrated anew, much like how 1 John 4:19 reminds us, "We love because He first loved us."
The song further articulates a profound dependence on God, moving beyond abstract theology to tangible, daily needs. "I just really wonna tell I love / I just really wonna tell I need You" is a raw, unadulterated expression of devotion, akin to the psalmist's cry in Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, my God." This isn't just a polite acknowledgment; it’s an urgent, personal plea and affirmation. When confronting vulnerability, "When I am sick / You are my healer" brings forth the divine attribute of *Yahweh Rapha*, the Lord who heals, as revealed in Exodus 15:26. This isn't limited to physical ailments but extends to emotional, spiritual, and relational brokenness, reflecting James 5:14-15, which speaks to prayer for the sick and the healing power of faith.
Ultimately, "In Your Hands" culminates in a majestic summary of God's all-sufficiency: "You are my Joy / You are my peace / You are my strength / You are my everything." These lines are not mere lyrical flourishes but powerful affirmations rooted in foundational biblical truths. Nehemiah 8:10 declares the joy of the Lord is our strength; Philippians 4:7 promises the peace of God, which transcends all understanding; and Isaiah 40:29-31 assures us that God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. This ultimate declaration of "You are my everything" encapsulates the profound truth found in Colossians 1:17, that "in Him all things hold together." Yolanda DeBerry’s "In Your Hands" stands as a moving testament to a faith that is both deeply personal and universally applicable, inviting every individual to find their completeness and security in the loving, capable hands of God.