From the recording You Are Faithful
“You Are Faithful” was birthed during a time of prayer and supplication when going through personal difficulties. From the beginning, there was a sense of knowing that God is faithful and there will be times of struggle, and even battles. However, the victory has already been and because of who we are in Christ, the war has already been won.
“You Are Faithful” has a driving military-style theme with the percussive beat of the drums throughout the song. The lyrics point to our faith and trust in God even when we face trials and tribulations. We are to wear the armor of God every day because we are in a spiritual war.
Joanie, Alabaster Grace's primary songwriter, penned the song while Brad wrote the guitar parts, the bridge, and other instrumental ideas. Together, Joanie and Brad further developed the song and crafted the arrangement along with multiple Dove award recipient Chris Bevins (producer and keyboards for Selah, Salvador, Jaci Velasquez, and Christine D’Clario).
Lyrics
We put our trust in You for what You have done
We stand in awe of who You are
And we will fight, the battles already won
Lord, hear the cry of our hearts
Help us win the war
Help us win the war
Humble, we come before You, weary and worn
Scarred from the battles we have fought
“Stand firm and see salvation from on high,”
Is Your reply to all our hearts
You are faithful
You are wonderful
You are faithful
You are wonderful
You are God
Now we are marching onward toward the prize
Fit with the armor of our King
Giving you glory as we lay down our lives
Jesus, You are our everything
Tear down the walls that are built all around us
Tear down the walls inside us
Move every mountain that stands between us
Jesus, You are victorious
(Repeat)
You are faithful
You are wonderful
You are faithful
You are wonderful
You are God
We have won the war
We have won the war
© 2024 Brad & Joan Perry (ASCAP)