To You, oh, Lord, my heart cried out for mercy
And beautiful the day that You heard me
Oh, how you heard me
You took my tears and You took my pain
And covered them with grace
Your love has called me out
Out of my sorrow
Out of my broken places
Hope has been renewed
Because there in the darkness
Love broke through
Now my heart will sing and not be silenced
For how could I contain the joy that You've given
Oh, how You've given
You took my fears
You took my shame
And gave me a new name
Your love has called me out
Out of my sorrow
Out of my broken places
Hope has been renewed
'Cause there in the darkness
Love broke through
You gave us hope
When hope was lost
You came and died
Upon a cross
So we could know that we are not alone
God with us, God with us
He will never let us go
You gave us hope
When hope was lost
You came and died
Upon a cross
So we could know that we are not alone
God with us, God with us
He will never let us go
Your love has called me out
Out of my sorrow
Out of my broken places
Hope has been renewed
Cause there on the cross
Your love broke through
"Love Broke Through" by Ellie Holcomb is a powerful song that beautifully captures the transformative power of God's love. The lyrics speak of a heart crying out for mercy and finding redemption in the midst of brokenness. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has experienced the overwhelming grace and love of God.
The inspiration behind the song comes from Ellie Holcomb's personal journey of faith. In an interview, she shared that the song was birthed out of a season of wrestling with fear and anxiety. She found herself longing for God's presence and desperately needing His love to break through her circumstances. It was in that place of brokenness that she experienced the overwhelming love and mercy of God, which inspired her to write this heartfelt song.
One scripture verse that relates to the theme of the song is Psalm 34:18, which says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." This verse beautifully encapsulates the message of "Love Broke Through." It reminds us that in our moments of brokenness, God is near, ready to pour out His love and bring healing to our wounded hearts.
Another verse that comes to mind is Isaiah 61:1, which says, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." This verse speaks of God's heart for the broken and oppressed. It reminds us that God's love is not limited by our circumstances or failures, but it has the power to bring freedom and restoration to every area of our lives.
The song's lyrics beautifully describe the transformation that takes place when God's love breaks through our brokenness. It speaks of tears being turned to joy, fear being replaced with hope, and shame being covered with grace. This imagery points to the redemptive work of Christ on the cross, where His love broke through the darkness and brought salvation to all who believe.
In the chorus of the song, Holcomb sings, "Your love has called me out, out of my sorrow, out of my broken places. Hope has been renewed, 'cause there in the darkness, love broke through." These words remind us that God's love has the power to call us out of our pain and brokenness. It brings hope and renewal to our weary hearts, even in the darkest of times.
Overall, "Love Broke Through" is a powerful anthem of God's love and redemption. It reminds us that no matter how broken we may feel, God's love has the power to break through and bring healing to our lives. It encourages us to cry out to God in our brokenness, knowing that His love is always near, ready to bring restoration and transformation. May this song serve as a reminder of the incredible love and grace that God offers to each one of us.
