I didn’t become fully involved with music until we had our first music director, Shannon Harris. He was perfect for our church. I never knew there was such a thing as being a full time music minister. My father was a preacher—so, I thought that was what God wanted me to be. And then, it happened----one day at the altar, God said “I have called you to preach---but I have called you to preach through music.” Ever since that day I went head first into music. When you hear God's voice and He gives you direction, it takes away the confusion and doubt! That is the reason I have worked so hard on releasing an album!
I am on an exciting journey right now. I used to be negative about EVERYthing. Thinking I wasn’t good enough…you know…all that stuff we tell ourselves. But, God has been stripping all that away for a while now, and He is taking me to a new place in Him. I am surrendering to the Almighty’s blueprint. I want to live out my intended purpose! But, I have learned I can’t get there by myself! I have tremendous family and friends who have been there for me! When I felt like giving up on my dream, they were there pushing me forward!
I am so pumped about REALITY, and I feel with all my heart that it is going to encourage and strengthen people’s faith in God and themselves.
This is just a little bit about me…I hope you enjoyed it.
Faith
Bryan Pound Lyrics
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Second nature to deny what they can't
But You call me to higher realms of faith
Until I get there, I fall upon Your grace
All I need is faith as a mustard seed
To move the mountains
Increase it Lord, unwavering relentless
Give me faith, exceeding faith
Abundant faith to believe
That Your will can be done
Will be done in me
Open up my eyes, let faith be my guide
Let the veil of darkness flee, let me see light
From my will to Yours help me to be raptured
Far away from fear, in love I'll be captured
All I need is faith as a mustard seed
To move the mountains
Increase it Lord, unwavering relentless
In doubt and disappointment
I want to cast the mountain into the sea
Then shake the world, I believe
I believe, help my unbelief
I believe, help my unbelief
I believe, help my unbelief
That every promise made in heaven
Be revealed upon the earth
And let the signs of the believer follow me
Not my will Lord
But Yours will be done in me
The lyrics of Bryan Pound's song "Faith" express a deep desire to believe in what cannot be seen with the eyes, to overcome doubt and disappointment, and to have unwavering faith in God's will. The opening lines highlight the common tendency to only believe in what is visible and to deny the existence of things that are beyond our perception. However, the song acknowledges that God calls us to a higher level of faith, one that goes beyond what our eyes can see.
The chorus emphasizes the power of even a small amount of faith, using the analogy of a mustard seed being able to move mountains. It calls for an increase in faith that is relentless and unwavering, especially during times of doubt and disappointment. The lyrics express a longing for abundant faith to believe that God's will can be done not only in the world but also in the songwriter's own life.
The bridge of the song seeks to have the veil of darkness lifted, to have faith become a guiding light. It asks for a transformation from one's own will to align with God's will, to be free from fear and to be captured by love. The desire is to have such strong faith that even mountains can be cast into the sea, and to have a belief that can shake the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so easy to believe what my eyes see
It comes naturally to trust what I perceive with my eyes
Second nature to deny what they can't
Similarly, it's instinctive to reject things that are beyond the scope of my sight
But You call me to higher realms of faith
However, You summon me to aspire to greater levels of belief
Until I get there, I fall upon Your grace
Until I attain such faith, I depend on Your unmerited favor
All I need is faith as a mustard seed
I only require a small amount of unwavering faith
To move the mountains
In order to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles
Increase it Lord, unwavering relentless
Lord, enhance and strengthen my faith, so that it remains steadfast and persistent
In doubt and disappointment
Especially during times of uncertainty and letdown
Give me faith, exceeding faith
Grant me a faith that goes beyond expectation
Abundant faith to believe
Plentiful faith to have confidence
That Your will can be done
That Your desires and plans can be carried out
Will be done in me
Executing Your will within me
Open up my eyes, let faith be my guide
Enlighten me, allowing faith to direct my path
Let the veil of darkness flee, let me see light
Banish the barrier of ignorance, enabling me to perceive truth
From my will to Yours help me to be raptured
Assist me in surrendering my own desires to follow Your divine will
Far away from fear, in love I'll be captured
Far removed from fear, I will be captivated by love
I want to cast the mountain into the sea
I yearn to eliminate the obstacles entirely
Then shake the world, I believe
Subsequently, have a profound impact on the world through my unwavering belief
I believe, help my unbelief
I have faith, but assist me in overcoming any lingering doubt
That every promise made in heaven
That every commitment proclaimed in heavenly realms
Be revealed upon the earth
Should manifest itself on this earthly plane
And let the signs of the believer follow me
And may the evidence of a faithful person accompany me
Not my will Lord
I surrender my own desires, Lord
But Yours will be done in me
Instead, let Your desires and plans be carried out within me
Writer(s): James Pound
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.