LYRICS Do You remember how Mary was grieving? How You wept and she fell at Your feet? If it's true that You know what I'm feeling Could it be that You're weeping with me? Arise, O Lord, and save me There's nowhere else to go You're always good, always good Somehow this sorrow is shaping my heart like it should And You're always good, always good Well it's so hard to know what You're doing Why won't You tell it all plain? But You said You'd come back on the third day And Peter missed it again and again So maybe the answer surrounds us But we don't have eyes to see That You're always good, always good This heartache is moving me closer than joy ever could And You're always good My God, my God, be near me There's nowhere else to go And Lord, if You can hear me Please help Your child to know That You're always good, always good As we try to believe what is not meant to be understood Will You help us to trust Your intentions for us are still good 'Cause You laid down Your life And You suffered like I never could You're always good, always good You're always good, always good
Man I am going through a really hard time. Even my faith is having a hard time. But this song was so encouraging and totally explained what I was feeling and it was just, I cried I’ll be honest. Thank you for this.
@@sophieschlaack6533 20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. 21 And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 And Jesus said to him, “'If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” They're referring to this. The father asks Jesus to help the unbelief in his own heart and make it so he believes. Its kind of pointing at the very natural inclination of the human heart to not believe that God can do miracles like saving a person by Grace or healing the sick. The Father in the story tells Jesus "if you can" heal my son. He knew who Jesus was as is the reason he brought his son to Jesus. Yet, he didnt believe that there was much hope that Jesus could heal him. Jesus is God. He can do anything. We often dont believe that because we think God isnt doing what we want him to at the time we declare it. The truth is that we are not God. We are limited humans with a small perspective on life. God see's the big picture and is "Always Good" The father likely felt this and assumed that if God didnt heal his son earlier, maybe he cant do it. This of course, is not true. God promises meaning in everything we go through pleasant or painful. :) hope that cleared up the reference. Also sorry for the ramble lol. Have a great week!
Your lyrics always grapple so profoundly with the difficult things. Thank you for them. I always end up with tears streaming down my face when I stop and carefully listen to the words of your songs. Thank you for using your gifts to help bring us closer to our savior.
Lyrics [Verse 1] Do You remember how Mary was grieving? How You wept and she fell at Your feet? If it's true that You know what I'm feeling Could it be that You're weeping with me? [Pre-Chorus 1] Arise, O Lord, and save me There's nowhere else to go [Chorus 1] You're always good, always good Somehow this sorrow is shaping my heart Like it should And You're always good, always good [Verse 2] It's so hard to know what You're doing So why won't You tell it all plain? But You said You'd come back on the third day And Peter missed it again and again [Pre-Chorus 2] So maybe the answer surrounds us And we don't have eyes to see [Chorus 2] You're always good, always good This heartache is moving me closer than joy ever could And You're always good [Bridge] My God, my God, be near me There's nowhere else to go And Lord, if You can hear me Please help Your child to know [Chorus 3] That You're always good, always good As we try to believe what is not meant To be understood Will You help us to trust Your intentions for us are still good? 'Cause You laid down Your life and You suffered like I never could [Outro] And You're always good, always good You're always good, always good
I can't tell the end of the one line. Is it "why won't you tell it all, please?" or "'tell it,' all plead," or "tell it au plein," or something else entirely?
Love his lyrics, music and books!!! I have seen him in concert 3 times, all in Churches, by the way, and love his book "God of the Garden". Resurrection Letters are amazing!!
This song truly ministers to my heart on so many levels!!! I never get tired of listening to it and absorbing the truth that despite the circumstances, He is always good!!!!!
We do not understand the things that comes into our lives, but we know that God is Always Good. God will help us thru our sorrow and adversities (01/17/2021).
Thank you 🙏🏻 😊 for this wonderful encouraging song , I’m blessed by hearing it ! God bless you and continue using your talent for others!! In Jesus Christ Powerful Name! Amen 🙏🏻.
Do You remember how Mary was grieving? How You wept and she fell at Your feet? If it's true that You know what I'm feeling Could it be that You're weeping with me? Arise, o Lord, and save me There's nowhere else to go You're always good, always good Somehow this sorrow is shaping my heart like it should And You're always good, always good Well it's so hard to know what You're doing Why won't You tell it all plain? But You said You'd come back on the third day And Peter missed it again and again So maybe the answer surrounds us But we don't have eyes to see That You're always good, always good This heartache is moving me closer than joy ever could And You're always good My God, my God, be near me There's nowhere else to go And Lord, if You can hear me Please help Your child to know That You're always good, always good As we try to believe what is not meant to be understood Will You help us to trust Your intentions for us are still good 'Cause You laid down Your life And You suffered like I never could You're always good, always good You're always good, always good
What a beautiful and encouraging song. I'm a new Andrew Peterson fan, and I just made the connection that's been in the back of my mind. I mean this as a total compliment...Andrew is like the male inspirational version of Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Obviously not her blues club songs, but her amazing introspective and tender songs. They share that incredible literary phrasing. Andrew is such a gift to the world.
Andrew Peterson thank you so much for your reply. It made me feel "seen" today. I am a retired English teacher who was caregiver to his parents in their last years. When my mother passed, I felt God's presence gentle her from my life. That moment brought me back to relationship with my Lord and Savior, but I still battle the loneliness of not having my own family. Some days I feel invisible. But not today. With each new song I discover, I give thanks and thanks to God for your work here on this side of heaven.
Well It’s so hard to know what You’re doing So why won’t You tell it all plain? But You said You’d come back on the third day And Peter missed it again and again. So maybe the answer surrounds us But we don’t have eyes to see That You’re always good!
