MP3: You Are God and I Am Not

You Are God and I Am Not - Song History
Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan
Received on October 3, 2012

As I was preparing for the upcoming NGCI,
I was in the mode of listening for any words the
Lord might have for me and those who would be
attending. In addition, I was contemplating the many
varied complexities of life and just how quickly I can
allow circumstances to bog me down. It is in such
moments that I have learned to see life from the King's
perspective -- and that foundational perspective? He is
God and I am not! As I began to meditate on that simple
truth, I began to think about the fact that I am a new
creation yet that I still traverse this life as a human -- a
needy human at that! The realization of my weakness,
when juxtaposed with His strength, became the basis
of this song. At times, I run from Him...but He runs after
me. At times, I hide...but He is always leading me to
honest revelation and healing. I cry...He brings laughter.
He is God and I am not. It is when I remember this
foundational truth that the circumstances begin to
become nothing more than brief, momentary annoyances
that remind me how much I need a Savior!

For You are great and do wondrous deeds;
You alone are God.
Psalm 86:10 NASB

Verse
I run. You run after.
I hide. You reveal.
I cry. You bring laughter.
I hurt. You heal.
 
I, weak. You are able.
I lack. You're enough.
I turn. You're still faithful.
I need Your love.

Chorus
You are God! You are faithful!
You are strong and You are able!
You are God and I am not
And Lord, I need You!

You are God! All I'm needing!
My Redeemer, come redeeming!
You are God and I am not
And Lord, I need You!
You are God and I am not
And, Lord, I need You!   

Verse
I need. You're Provision.
I’m lost. You, the Way.
I’m confused. You are wisdom.
I leave. You stay.

I fear. You fear nothing.
I’m blind. You can see.
I reject. You are loving.
You just love me.

Chorus
You are God! You are faithful!
You are strong and You are able!
You are God and I am not
And Lord, I need You!

You are God! All I'm needing!
My Redeemer, come redeeming!
You are God and I am not
And Lord, I need You!
You are God and I am not
And, Lord, I need You!  

Repeat Chorus

Verse
I run. You run after.
I hide. You reveal.
I cry. You bring laughter.
I hurt. You heal.
 
I, weak. You are able.
I lack. You're enough.
I turn. You're still faithful.
I need Your love.

End

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