I'm standing on the edge of, everything I know
Comfort is behind me, I've got to let that go
There's freedom in the free fall, when I'm falling into you
God knows where I'm going, maybe I don't have to
I lay me down at the altar
Over and over, over and over
From fear to faith, I surrender
Over and over, over and over
You take all my questions, as they're wrestled to the ground
Patiently You guide me, You're so good, beyond what I see now, oh
I don't have all the answers, trust is what I need
My comfort is in knowing, You're right here, You're right here next to me
I lay me down at the altar
Over and over, over and over
From fear to faith, I surrender
Over and over, over and over
I surrender, I surrender
I'm letting it all go
Because I trust You, I trust You
I gain it all in the letting go
So I let it go, You are in control
I find my life when I give it up
So I give it up, I can trust Your love
I gain it all in the letting go
So I let it go, You are in control
I find my life when I give it up
So I give it up, I can trust Your love
I gain it all in the letting go
So I let it go, You are in, You are in control
I find my life when I give it up
So I give it up, I can trust Your love
I lay me down at the altar
Over and over, over and over
You take me, God
From fear to faith, I surrender
Over and over, over and over
I'll sing it again, sing it again
I lay me down at the altar
Over and over, over and over
From fear to faith, I surrender
Over and over, over and over
I gain it all, I gain it all
I gain it all in the letting go
So I let it go, You are in control
I find my life when I give it up
So I give it up, I can trust Your love, oh
We trust in You, God
Oh, we trust in who You are, and in Your plans
You hold it all, so I lay it all down
I lay me down at the altar
Over and over, over and over, yes
From fear to faith, I surrender
Over and over, over and over
"Over And Over" by Vertical Worship is a powerful song that speaks to the journey of surrendering our fears and doubts to God. It is a reminder that we can trust in His love and faithfulness, even when we don't have all the answers.
The song begins with the lyrics, "I'm standing on the edge of everything I know, Comfort is behind me, I've got to let that go." These lines capture the essence of stepping out in faith and leaving our comfort zones behind. We often find ourselves clinging to what is familiar and safe, but God calls us to trust Him and take that leap of faith.
One of the key themes of the song is surrender. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I lay me down at the altar, Over and over, over and over." This imagery of laying ourselves down at the altar is reminiscent of Romans 12:1, which says, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." Surrendering ourselves to God is an act of worship, acknowledging His lordship over our lives.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of finding freedom in surrender. The lines, "There's freedom in the free fall, when I'm falling into you, God knows where I'm going, maybe I don't have to" highlight the freedom that comes when we let go of control and trust in God's plans for us. This concept aligns with Proverbs 3:5-6, which says, "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." When we surrender our fears and doubts to God, we can find true freedom and peace in His guidance.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's love. It says, "I gain it all in the letting go, So I let it go, You are in control, I find my life when I give it up, So I give it up, I can trust Your love." This echoes the words of Jesus in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." Surrendering our lives to God's love means letting go of our own desires and plans, and trusting in His perfect will for us.
"Over And Over" is a song that encourages us to continually surrender to God, laying down our fears and doubts at His feet. It reminds us that true freedom and peace can be found when we trust in His love and guidance. May this song inspire us to let go of control and surrender to God's plans, knowing that He is faithful and in control.
