You search and know
And still you want to be close
There's no place I can go away from You
You see my mistakes
Yet Your love for me never changes
I wont be afraid Your love is greater
You know my thoughts
You know my truth
My darkest nights
Still light to you [x2]
Your love for me is so deep
It goes beyond my understanding
I come alive when I'm with You
You know who I am
You created me with your hands
Before time began you had a plan for me
Your peace endures
And when I have less you give more
Your desire for me is pure Your love's not insecure
You know my thoughts
You know my truth
My darkest nights
Still light to you [x2]
Your love for me is so deep
It goes beyond my understanding
I come alive when I'm with You
Everywhere I go you are there
You hear every thought, every prayer
I open up my heart to You
I open up my heart to You [x2]
You know, You know
You see every part of me
My darkness still light to you
You know my thoughts
You know my truth
My darkest nights
Still light to you
Your love for me is so deep
It goes beyond my understanding
I come alive when I'm with You
"With You" by Anthony Evans is a beautiful song that speaks to the deep love and presence of God in our lives. The lyrics convey a sense of comfort and security in knowing that no matter where we go, God is always with us.
The song begins by acknowledging that God searches and knows us intimately, yet He still desires to be close to us. This echoes the sentiment expressed in Psalm 139:1-4, where David writes, "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely."
Throughout the song, there is a recognition of God's unfailing love. It is mentioned that God sees our mistakes, yet His love for us never changes. This aligns with the message of Romans 8:38-39, which states, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
The lyrics also emphasize that God's love for us goes beyond our understanding. It is a deep and enduring love that surpasses human comprehension. This reminds me of Ephesians 3:17-19, where Paul prays for the Ephesians, saying, "And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
One of the most powerful aspects of the song is the declaration that we come alive when we are with God. It speaks to the transformative power of God's presence in our lives. In Psalm 16:11, David writes, "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
The overall message of "With You" is that God's love and presence are constant and unwavering, regardless of our circumstances or mistakes. It is a reminder that we can find comfort, peace, and life in Him. The song beautifully captures the essence of our relationship with God and inspires us to seek His presence and love.
Anthony Evans' heartfelt delivery and the powerful lyrics make "With You" a song that resonates deeply with listeners. It serves as a reminder of the unchanging love of God and the hope and joy we can find in His presence. Whether in times of joy or times of hardship, we can find solace in knowing that God is always with us.
