I want to run away, find a place quiet to pray
A place that's lonely where I can find You only
The desolate calls, the wide open space
Where the noises that drown Your voice dim away
And I'm weeping, inundated with love
Always I am waiting, and always anticipating Your love
It's all my heart can think of
Always I am waiting, and wanting to remain in this love
It's all I want to drink of
Come to me, be not far off, give ear to my words and speak back Your heart
There is nothing I want more than this
Always I am waiting, and always anticipating Your love
It's all my heart can think of
And always I am waiting, and wanting to remain in this love
It's all I want to drink of
Always, always, always waiting for You
I'm always, always waiting for You, waiting for You
"Always" by Jeremy Riddle is a heartfelt and intimate song that resonates with believers who long for a deeper connection with God. With its soothing melodies and powerful lyrics, the song invites listeners into a place of solitude and surrender, where they can fully experience the love and presence of God.
The song begins with a desire to escape the distractions of the world and find a quiet place to pray. Riddle sings, "I want to run away, find a place quiet to pray, A place that's lonely where I can find You only." This longing for solitude reflects the biblical concept of seeking God in a quiet and secluded place. In Matthew 6:6, Jesus encourages His followers to pray in secret, away from the noise and distractions of the world, so that they can experience a deeper connection with God.
As the song progresses, Riddle expresses his yearning for a deeper relationship with God. He sings, "The desolate calls, the wide open space, Where the noises that drown Your voice dim away, And I'm weeping, inundated with love." This imagery of a desolate and open space represents a heart that is ready and willing to receive God's love and guidance. It echoes the words of Psalm 42:7, which says, "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me." It is in these moments of surrender and vulnerability that we can experience the overwhelming love and presence of God.
The chorus of the song beautifully captures the essence of the lyrics. Riddle sings, "Always I am waiting, and always anticipating Your love, It's all my heart can think of, Always I am waiting, and wanting to remain in this love, It's all I want to drink of." These words express a deep longing to continually abide in God's love and presence. They echo Psalm 27:4, where King David declares, "One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple."
The song "Always" by Jeremy Riddle is a beautiful reminder of our constant need for God's love and presence in our lives. It encourages us to seek a deeper connection with Him, away from the noise and distractions of the world. Through its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melodies, the song invites us into a place of solitude and surrender, where we can experience the overwhelming love and presence of God. It reminds us to continually wait and anticipate His love, and to desire nothing more than to remain in His embrace. May this song serve as a reminder to us all to seek God wholeheartedly, always yearning for a deeper relationship with Him.
