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Lyric Video
My Victory Cry
I was lost in shadows, chasing fleeting light ‘Til Your mercy filled the silence, pulling me into Your sight You found me in my weakness, when my hope was wearing thin Lifted me from sinking waters, called me child and drew me in
You’ve never left me stranded even when I turned away Through the storms and through the doubting, You were steady every day
Mountaintop or valley low, You are constant faithful and true Yet Your love won’t let me go, all my life I run to You From glory to glory, Your promise remains Faithful forever, I won’t be the same You are the reason my heart’s still alive Through every battle, my victory cry
I was broken by the burden, feeling small and overwhelmed ‘Til Your Spirit came to meet me, now Your strength is mine to hold You’ve walked beside me gently, even when I couldn’t see Turning ashes into beauty, rewriting grace into my story
Faithful God You never fail Present help that still prevails Faithful God forever true Every breath is held by You Faithful God my heart proclaims All my life I’ll sing Your praise
Where the song comes from
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Lyrics in Scripture
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2 Corinthians 12:9–10 (NLT)“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”Verse 1: “You found me in my weakness”
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Psalm 40:2 (NLT)“He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.”Verse 1: “Lifted me from sinking waters”
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Psalm 23:4 (NLT)“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”Chorus: “Mountaintop or valley low”
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Psalm 73:26 (NLT)“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.”Chorus: “You are the reason my heart’s still alive”
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1 Corinthians 15:57 (NLT)“But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”Hook: “Through every battle, my victory cry”
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Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”Verse 2: “Broken by the burden”
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Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)“He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.”Verse 2: “Turning ashes into beauty, rewriting grace into my story”
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Psalm 46:1 (NLT)“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”Bridge: “Present help that still prevails”
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
The people behind the song
- John Gustin Songwriter, Executive Producer, Acoustic Remix, Vocals, Guitars
- Vanessa Berghuis Lead & Background Vocals
- Ethan Radtke Producer, Recording & Mastering Engineer, Percussion, Additional Guitars
- Jim Daneker Piano & Synths