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07. Silence

Genesis
by Joy Williams



 

Are You listening
To anything that I say
‘Cause I been praying
How many prayers can I pray
I’m still waiting
Maybe You’ll show up today
I know You’re here, but I can’t feel You
And if You’re speaking, I can’t hear You
How much longer will this last
So okay
Answer me with silence
It’s okay if You don’t say a word
You’re testing me to trust You’ll be faithful in this quiet
So okay
Answer me
With silence
Why do I question
Your intentions for me
When Your affection
Is a proven legacy
Oh Father, Father
Turn my fears into peace
I know Your love will never leave
I know You want what’s best for me
You’re testing me to trust You’ll be faithful in this quiet
Oh, it’s okay
If You answer me with silence
And it’s okay if You don’t say a word
You’re testing me to trust You’ll be faithful in this quiet
So okay
Answer me
With silence

words and music by Joy Williams, Jason Ingram, and Jason Houser / © 2005 New Spring, a division of Zomba Enterprises, Inc. (ASCAP) / Dayspring Music LLC (BMI) / Songs of Extreme (ASCAP) / Cedar Sides (ASCAP) (adm. by Cedar Music Publishing).

Behind the Song:
'This is about a very dry spiritual season for me that, oddly enough, happened right after I got married. There was very much a sense of loving the Lord, but I was in this dilemma of, “How do I love two men?” I began to slowly meander into talking to Nate about things I was struggling with instead of shooting it upwards first. I realized that as I was starting to pray, I was recognizing a distance. I recognized that it wasn’t God withdrawing himself from me, it was me withdrawing from God – and I’m still taking those steps back. This is about when you feel that God isn’t there and wanting to get back to that place of listening to his voice, trusting that sometimes silence is an answer.' - Joy Williams

 

 

 

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