[Pre-Chorus]
Beyond what I can think
You go beyond my hopes and highest expectations
The love You've shown on Calvary
Forever, always
Pursuing me
Relentlessly
I'm crying please
[Chorus]
Open up the heavens (Open up the heavens)
Let me feel Your shower (Let me feel Your shower)
The shower of Your presence
Every moment of each hour
Lord here's my hand (Lord here's my hand)
Cover me and (Cover me and)
Take me beyond
What I understand
[Verse 1]
Your love is greater than my thoughts-deeper, higher
Brighter than my hopes-burns like fire
Lighting up my soul-You inspire
Your love is always
Always moving me to tears-overflowing
Just like a waterfall-keeps on going
The wonderful thing about Your love-keeps me knowing
[Pre-Chorus x1]
[Chorus x1]
[Verse 2]
Your love is greater than my thoughts-deeper, higher
Brighter than my hopes-burns like fire
Lighting up my soul-You inspire
Your love is always
Always moving me to tears-overflowing
Just like a waterfall-keeps on going
The wonderful thing about Your love-keeps me knowing
[Pre-Vamp]
It's renewing and refreshing (That's what Your love is)
Vital and life-giving (That's what Your love is)
Comforting and blessing (That's what Your love, that's what Your love, that's what Your love)
A place where I can run to (That's what Your love is)
A tower and a shelter (That's what Your love is)
Forgiving us forever (That's what Your love, that's what Your love)
That's what Your love is, Your love is
[Vamp A]
Renewing and refreshing
Vital and life-giving
Comforting and blessing
That's what Your love is
A place where I can run to
A tower and a shelter
Forgiving us forever
That's what I'm talking 'bout
[Vamp A x1]
[Vamp B]
Whenever I feel Your love on me
The tears begin to flow
I let myself go
And then I know
Your love is here, Your love, oh Lord
Whenever I feel Your warm embrace
Like the warm sun on my face
Your presence in this place
It lets me know Your love is here, Your love
"Your Love Is" by Fred Hammond is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to the incredible love that God has for us. The lyrics beautifully capture the overwhelming nature of God's love and the impact it has on our lives.
The song begins by acknowledging that God's love goes beyond what we can think or imagine. It surpasses our hopes and highest expectations. This idea is echoed in Ephesians 3:20 which says, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." God's love is limitless and far exceeds anything we can comprehend.
The chorus of the song invites God to open up the heavens and shower us with His presence. It speaks to the deep desire to experience the overwhelming love of God in every moment of our lives. This echoes Psalm 42:1 which says, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." It is a longing to be enveloped in God's love and to continually experience His presence.
The verse of the song further emphasizes the greatness of God's love. It is described as being deeper, higher, and brighter than our hopes and dreams. It lights up our soul and inspires us to live for Him. This reminds me of Romans 8:38-39 which says, "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." God's love is constant and unchanging, no matter the circumstances.
The pre-vamp and vamps in the song highlight different aspects of God's love. It is described as renewing, refreshing, vital, life-giving, comforting, and blessing. These words bring to mind the promise of renewal in Isaiah 40:31 which says, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." God's love strengthens us and gives us the ability to overcome.
The bridge of the song speaks to the overwhelming feeling of experiencing God's love. It mentions tears flowing and letting oneself go in the presence of God. This is a beautiful image of surrendering to His love and allowing it to wash over us. It reminds me of Psalm 34:18 which says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." In moments of brokenness, God's love is a comfort and a balm to our souls.
"Your Love Is" is a powerful song that reminds us of the incredible love that God has for us. It speaks to the depth, magnitude, and impact of His love in our lives. Through its lyrics, it encourages us to seek and experience the overwhelming love of God in every moment. It is a reminder that no matter what we face, His love is always there, pursuing us relentlessly.
