Your Ways Are Higher Than Mine | Official Performance Video | The Collingsworth Family 

The wisest woman I've ever known was Mrs. Emma Lee Wheeler she took care of us kids when my Mom was so sick one day I asked her why is life so hard, her response was "Tony if the mountain was smooth you couldn't climb it" this song is a wonderful reminder of this truth. Adversity, trials, tribulations are just stepping stones to opportunity that God wants us to see for our lives. His ways are truly higher than our ways! The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.

It's not what I prayed for It's not what I wanted It's not something I understand My circumstances seem so confusing I'm placing it all in Your hands Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Your ways are higher than mine One day I'm sure I will look back and marvel At how You knew best all along You see from Heaven You know it's the hard times That make my face steady and strong Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Your ways are higher than mine When I start to doubt, help me believe Somewhere, so far above me Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust You will work, Your will, and Your time Oh Your ways are so much higher than mine Your ways are higher than mine

This song is beautiful; a gentle reminder to give up control to God's sovereignity. I like the line "I want mountains to move, but you want me to climb." It reminds me that what I want is not always what's best; and that God, even when it seems impossible and too difficult, always does what is best for me in Christ.

A friend of mine sent me this song when I was in the midst of season of life that I never dreamed I would ever have to go through...a divorce. I played this song over and over and over again. This song ministered to me....reminding me that sometimes the Lord wants us to climb over that mountain in front of us and in doing so we can share our “mountain survival guide” with others. This song has been and continues to be such a blessing to me. ❤️

This song, and your delivery of it is amazing on so many levels. That day has arrived, Courtney, where you can look back and marvel at just how He knew best all along. May the Lord continue to bless you, Michael, and little Theo!!!

LYRICS It's not what I prayed for It's not what I wanted It's not something I understand My circumstances seem so confusing I'm placing it all in your hands Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move But You want me to climb So I'm gonna' trust You will work, Your will in Your time Your ways are higher than mine One day I'm sure I will look back and marvel at how you knew best all along You see from Heaven You know it's the hard times That make my faith steady and strong Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna' trust You will work, Your will in Your time Your ways are higher than mine When I start to doubt Help me believe Somewhere, so far above me

A little over 2.5yrs ago my brother who directed our children's choir had them sing this song for Mother's Day. Less than 2 weeks later he suffered a seizure which revealed a tumor with stage 4 cancer in the brain. He went through 2 brain surgeries and this year, the day before Thankdgiving he went home to be with the Lord. At his funeral some young ladies, one his niece sang this song. Truly we can't understand the ways of God. And so often they seem unkind or unfair. How does God take a 38yr old husband and father of 4 so early in life? Because His ways are higher and in the end He is free to do what He chooses with His creation and His children. But thankfully we have the precious promises of God in the Bible that Hit thoughts are good toward us! We can know all things work together for our good! So while we don't understand His choices, we can trust His character. It's called walking by faith!

" I want mountains to move but you want me to climb" the phrase hit me profoundly. Brought tears to my eyes.

I was looking for another song and decided to listen to this. 😭😭😭 This song expresses just how I'm feeling. First time hearing it. June 2024

Our beloved pastor suddenly, and very unexpectedly, had a medical issue that took him straight into the arms of Jesus, leaving his family and our congregation in shock and sadness. His wife asked that this beautiful song would be played at the end of our Sunday service and there wasn't a dry eye in the church. An event like this leaves us mere mortals wondering about God's plans but we know we have to trust Him. "His ways are higher than mine".

When life seems so confusing like you're in your edge of hopelessness and you remember that we have a mighty God whose ways are higher than us. I could listen to this song for my entire life! ❤️❤️

To you who are listening to this inspiring hymn may you have a blessed day today!

It's not what I prayed for It's not what I wanted It's not something I understand My circumstances seem so confusing I'm placing it all in Your hands Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Your ways are higher than mine One day I'm sure I will look back and marvel At how You knew best all along You see from Heaven You know it's the hard times That make my face steady and strong Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Your ways are higher than mine When I start to doubt, help me believe Somewhere, so far above me Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Oh Your ways are so much higher than mine Your ways are higher than mine

This song helped me to move forward. I didn’t passed 2 universities and 1 scholarship. I was just so disappointed to myself and realized that God’s plans is better than mine. I”ll just keep clapping others succes till it’s my turn.

I hope someday, Courtney will tell the story behind her Struggles, and what this song meant to her.

The moment I heard this song, I cried.. I got baptized as seventh day Adventist recently last May and I am very happy understanding God's great love and our duty to obey HIM. But as time passed by, I was tested until now. My husband is my number one enemy. He kept on telling me that SDA is the same doctrines with others.. He wanted me not to attend church because he wants me to take good care all of the household chores... I am struggling doing all things , and I lashed out angry words at him... He kept on teasing me and would say ill words at me,. And I cried, I fight and in return I fell sorry for what I have done.. I could not take it anylonger the treatment of my husband towards me and I pray to God that He will save me from this plight.

Profoundly moving - grateful at how God is demonstrating His love for you and Michael with the blessing of Theo! His ways are perfect! ❤️

Beautiful song. I lost my baby a little over a month ago and this song is very comforting .

It's not what I prayed for It's not what I wanted It's not something I understand My circumstances seem so confusing I'm placing it all in Your hands Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Your ways are higher than mine One day I'm sure I will look back and marvel At how You knew best all along You see from Heaven You know it's the hard times That make my face steady and strong Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Your ways are higher than mine When I start to doubt, help me believe Somewhere, so far above me Your ways are higher than mine I want mountains to move You want me to climb So I'm gonna trust Your work, Your will, and Your time Oh Your ways are so much higher than mine Your ways are higher than mine

One of my absolute favorites! Especially meaningful to hear it after Theo has made it home❤💕

I am going through a very tough time in my life right now for the past one year. The mountain is too high to climb, but asking God 'pls help me'. Lots of emotional pain these days. This song is meant for me. Every time I hear this song, I am in tears. Don't know when I will finish climbing my mountain and reach the other side. Waiting in tears!

This song is amazing! Six months ago I lost most of my eyesight in both eyes in just 2 1/2 weeks due to high brain pressure. It has been a challenging time. It is not what I prayed for and it is not what I wanted but HIS will be done! I need God's Grace more than ever before!

This as always been one of my favorite songs done by Courtney next to "I can trust Jesus"! I think this song means more to her now, because Theo is here! 👨‍👩‍👦 May we all trust Jesus in both the good and bad times!!!! 😊🙏🏽 Much blessings to all! 😊🙏🏽🙌🏽

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8; 28

Knowing the Circumstances that Courtney Just went Through, this song is so appropriate. I love Courtney's Sweet Velvet Voice!

I often wondered if this song had to do with having a child. You and Michael were faithful and adopted a very special little. He will do great thing. Now, God has been faithful again and He gave you this little girl. I hope she looks like you. You are absolutely stunning and pregnancy definitely agrees with you!

Life’s been tough for me. My family was always known for the peculiar problems we faced. Over the past few years, my circumstances have seldom been favourable. However, I look back now and marvel that He knew best all along. He didn’t give me what I wanted; He gave me what I needed. Yes, the hardships were what I needed to make me into the person I am today. The bitter experiences of life have only made Jesus all the more sweeter to me. This song sums it all up... His ways are higher than mine ❤️🙏🏽 performed so beautifully ... I could weep right now in gratitude for all He’s brought me through but I’ll save it for later 😄 I love Jesus so much 😍🔥 thank you for this beautiful song

So sensitively pure and beautifully sung! Thank you The Collingsworth Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

This song is literally my prayer🙏🏾. Thanks for sharing

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:8-11

Oh Courtney you were so strong through this. I would be balling. Bless you and your little family. I bet having Theo is a blessing! Hugs

Wasn't expecting this on a Sabbath morning, God answered my prayers

"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!" (Romans 11:33)

What a comfort to be reminded that His Way is higher than mine. Right now in the ER hearing the doctor tell us my 13 yo nephew has a lesion on his brain. Thoughts and questions cloud our mind. What does the future look like? I know God is in control, I keep reminding him, my sister and myself. I wouldn’t have chosen this. God we need you to show your mighty hand and bring peace, healing and comfort. THANK YOU for using your gifts and talents to point us to Christ, and his Goodness. I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.

When will God’s timing be perfect? Sometimes His timing isn’t always impeccable at least not in my life.

A velvet voice - and a gentle acknowledgement that God is in control and we can trust him.

I played this song yesterday at my husband's funeral💔.... What a comfort this song was during the last 4 months of his life as he fought pancreatic cancer.... Thank you for blessing us with this song! 🙌🙌

Who doesn't wish for sunny days? That the sky above us would never turn grey But life isn't always sunshine We have times that leave us asking why And when the clouds roll in and tears begin to fall There must be a reason for it all Redeemer of the rain The Lord will never waste our pain He brings beauty out of brokenness And hope to our heartache Healing out of every hurt That invades our shattered world We never walk through trials in vain He's the redeemer of the rain Every problem that we face Is sifted by the Father Through hands of grace He uses sorrow to draw us To call us closer to His side It's in the middle of the storm We learn to trust That He is always watching over us Redeemer of the rain The Lord will never waste our pain He brings beauty out of brokenness And hope to our heartache Healing out of every hurt that invades our shattered world We never walk through trials in vain He's the Redeemer of the rain Dark days we walk through They lead a path for others Leading them to the Redeemer of the rain He brings beauty out of brokenness And hope to our heartache Healing out of every hurt that invades our shattered world We never walk through trials in vain Oh, we've known His mercy long enough to say He's the Redeemer of the rain

What a fantastic encouragement and reminder of Romans 8:28!! If we can only remember to daily surrender in our deepest trials, the Lord will work it for our good!! Right now your family's music is probably what I listen to more than anything else because it always points to our Lord!

Thank you for this beautiful song. This year is tough for my wife and I with many trials happening simultaneously. It reminds me that He knows best and will bless me with even greater things.

You remind me where Isaiah said " His way is higer "... Thank you so much For this song such a blessing for me I listened endlessly... God bless you all guys..

Just came home from their concert, unfortunately they didn't play this song

Wonderfully sung this meaningful song! Your ways are higher than mine! Yes Lord! The music and background are also excellent!!

What a beautiful delivery of these lyrics and melody that no one but Courtney could sing and go straight to our hearts!!

Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Now I know what my Lord meant. He gave me my circumstances to make me STEADY and STRONG. When I want mountains to move you want me to climb. Oh Amen.

Very beautiful song. What makes its more beautiful is the simplicity of the vocal rendition but delivering a strong and encouraging message to the listeners.

I really needed that song done buy a wonderful lady. I could tell her heart was in to the song Thank you. Dan Graves

I'm blessed with this song!💖🙏 Your Ways are so much Higher Than Mine Lord🙏

Amen. Beautiful message in song. To God be the glory☝️.

This song has comforted me on so many levels over the past couple of years..........I'm still being reminded daily that His Ways are Higher than Mine.....so I'm just gonna keep trusting Him!!!!! I love this song so much!!!!!

I listen to your music over and over. Courtney, I love your voice. Such a beautiful alto voice. This song really hits home about now. Love all of you guys.

I love how in tune she is with the Holy Spirit ✨🕊💜 and follows his gentle whispers to her soul 💜🙌 Great things ahead 🕊💜Much love and prayers🙏♥️💫

My new bed time song. Need this in my head, before I go to sleep.

You have a Beautiful voice! The message on this song is just my circumstances and I praise God for this son, thank you!!

wow, wonderful, this live version, I liked it better than the one recorded on the album!!

God Bless! Have a great week and may you always grow in your relationship with God, The Holy Spirit, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Praying for you and your family!

I just wish the people there just praise the Lord. This song brought tears to my eyes. I can feel the Holy Spirit moving, Miss Courtney your voice is Gift a from God. Thank you for sharing it♡

Thank you for this music. When I experience migraines it helps lift my spirit.

I love this song, it's one of my favorite. It builds up my confidence to trust God in everything.

I keep listening to this over and over and over. It's often the last thing I listen to at night before I go to bed as a prayer. Thank you for your ministry so beautifully done through music!

Absolutely love this song & it's so poignant seeing you sing it now I know you have wee Theo :) Can't wait for when you get to sing it to a live audience holding him in your arms! God bless :)

I love this song!!!”one day I will look back in marvel in how you knew best all along.Amen!This song has blessed me so so much!Love y’all more than you will ever know!!❤️

I discovered this song at the very right time, I was discouraged but then the song reminds me that God’s way is truly higher than mine and while I want mountains to move, he wants me to climb ❤️ I still trust in You Lord

I thank the Lord for His work in your ministry. Your family, your songs have blessed me in so many ways. Keep on shining for Jesus!

Beautiful song

Amen!! A testimony in song Courtney. Beautiful as always. Blest to you, Michael, Theo and you family. Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago!!

You have a beautiful voice. The lyrics are beautiful. ❤ I'm so touched. 🙏 I love Collinsworth family. All the way from 🇵🇬

This song😭😭❤ Life hasn't been easy, it never is. The "flesh" part of humanity is disgusting. People let you down. We have to find our confidence in God-- our Creator. He never leaves us, even in our most discouraging days. I've had those days where something seems unbearable. And we can look back on those times and ask, "God, where were you?" Or we can see those days, and thank Him, by faith, that He was carrying us all along. I would never trade His beautiful plan for anything I would want. When we look back on the valley, we realize how faithful He's been. I can testify that His ways are definitely higher than mine❤

Blessed with words of the song. It's not what I prayed for. It's not what I wanted. But to trust in the Lord always in every situation because God's ways are higher than mine. God bless your family and the singing Ministry.

This Family has blessed me with their songs so much!!!!!I love this Song 🎵 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Yes Lord,your ways are higher than mine.

Its such an encouraging song. This song is what I needed the most right nw in my life.❤️❤️

Indeed, God's ways are higher than ours. When it seems like everything we want is not falling into place, let us all remember that GOD HAS A BETTER PLAN AHEAD. May God continually bless the Collingsworth family.❤

I Love this song she can sing it wonderful.We can feel theLord. Thank You 🙏 Please keep Singing we need all you.!!!!!!!!!! Thank You 😊

Such awesome modulations from the original version of the song done by you guys, and it reflects the experiences in life. But I would suggest you to start the full music atleast from the bridge, "I start to doubt" - with drums and all....

Thank you so much for this very wonderful, inspiring song.. This is really what I needed ♥️

What a blessing this song is. The message in the song, is what I need tonight.

Amen :") Jesus knows what's best for us! His ways are higher than mine Heart touching 💓

Amen 🙏 God bless you and family 👪❤... The Ministry is beautiful in Jesus name 🙏❤.

Yes my circumstances seem so confusing but Lord... I'm placing it all in your hand, cuz your ways are always higher than mine. Inspiring, beautiful song and lovely voice God bless you.

Watching Mrs. Kim’s face shows how much she knows the struggles Courtney is going through.

Such a moving song! And she sings it from the depths of her heart! I love her story!

Oh lord I am trusting in you. Yes your ways are higher than mine. You have your arms around me. Hold me close dear Lord. This song really ministered to me. Thank you.

❤ Praise God for these young people praising God in such an amazing way. They are well trained with awesome voices for being so young. God bless these sweet children for the music ministry they have begun as well as the parents and trainers who work with them.❤

i listen to this in my worship period in school, and I am literally obsessed I love the song, I love the melody

You truly have an anointing on your voice. This song blessed my heart so much. Thank you ❤ May God keep using you and your beautiful family!

This is a beautiful song! It really touches the heart! Love the Collingsworth family. A fan from the Philippines 😍😊

Im so sorry about what you're going through. I do sympathize with you. Jesus said : "I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.” (Matthew 10:35-36, NIV) Jesus' teachings( The Truth) bring division, separating those who accept and reject him. I am encouraging you to 1. Read Matthew 10, 2. Stand firm in your faith. 3. Prioritize your relationship with God and lastly, 4. Be prepared for opposition, even from close loved ones.. .We love you and welcome to the fold. Keep holding on because your redemption draweth nigh

One of my favourite songs 😭 praise God for this song! May God bless The Collingsworth Family always 💖

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L song

You have such a a deep, warm voice! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you sing this beautiful song. God bless you!

This song has been my anthem for the past few days. Really wanted the mountain to move but God's ways were certainly higher and He graciously helped me climb the mountain ❤️😇

​JESUS LOVES EVERYONE He's the only way into Heaven Ask Him into your life. Cleanse you from ALL unrighteousness. Make Him your Lord & your Savior. One day, YOU will enter the kingdom of Heaven. Amen.

This is a beautiful song, beautiful words, beautifully sung!! 🙏🏻💕🌈

Amazing song, we need more of this nowadays, thanks to the Collingsworth Family and praise the lord

Beautiful Voice with s wonderful song. Praise God.

God's ways are not our ways and we must learn to trust Him for He knows what is best for us! Beautiful delivery of this song, great words of wisdom and speaks to my heart! God bless!

God bless you for this beautiful song... This song made me cry

Thank you, Lord. I am still hoping that You will heal my father that he could see again. Your ways are higher than mine Lord.