This week’s featured song story comes to us from Tauren Wells. We’re excited to share with you the story behind his song “Hills & Valleys,” a song that was inspired by the quote “When you’re on the mountaintops of life, learn to bow low—and when you’re in the valleys of life, learn to stand tall.” Wells says he hopes the song encourages listeners to remember, “We’re standing in God’s grace, and His grace is enough—He’s the God of the hills and the valleys.”
Click on the video interview below to hear Tauren Wells share the full story and meaning behind this track, and scroll down to listen and read the full lyrics of the song.
From the album Undefeated EP.
“Hills & Valleys” Lyrics
I’ve walked among the shadows
You wiped my tears away
And I’ve felt the pain of heartbreak
And I’ve seen the brighter days
And I’ve prayed prayers to heaven from my lowest place
And I have held Your blessings
God You give and take away
No matter what I have, Your grace is enough
No matter where I am, I’m standing in Your love
On the mountains I will bow my life to the One who set me there
In the valley I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there
When I’m standing on the mountain I didn’t get there on my own
When I’m walking through the valley I know I am not alone
You’re God of the hills and valleys, hills and valleys
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone
I’ve watched my dreams get broken
In You I hope again
No matter what
I know I’m safe inside Your hands
On the mountains I will bow my life to the One who set me there
In the valley I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there
When I’m standing on the mountain I didn’t get there on my own
When I’m walking through the valley I know I am not alone
You’re God of the hills and valleys, hills and valleys
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone
Father You give and take away
Every joy and every pain
Through it all You will remain over it all
On the mountains I will bow my life
In the valley I will lift my eyes
On the mountains I will bow my life to the One who set me there
In the valley I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there
When I’m standing on the mountain I didn’t get there on my own
When I’m walking through the valley I know I am not alone
You’re God of the hills and valleys, hills and valleys
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone
And I will choose to say
Blessed be Your name
And I am not alone
This is such a beautifully written song to inspire and feel the gratefulness of our Lord’s love. We all have our up’s and downs – with a purpose from God. Thanks for bringing such a perfect song to the world
Not alone …
No matter where I am – healing is in Your hands .. ..
O compassionate God of the hills and the valleys, I praise You that as I draw near to You , You are already near to me!
No matter what I have – Your grace is enough
No matter where I am – I’m standing in Your Love
Disappointments , Shatthered Dreams- Broken Promises , Regrets
Father , You give and You take away
Every joy and pain
Through it all – I’m so very grateful that it was Your grace that taught my heart to fear
It was and is and ever will be through Your marvelous grace – that my fears are relieved
You are indeed are The One True Living God- The One Who has kept me and keeps me through Hills and the Valleys as I sojourn on – in Your strength, by the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit living in me.
On the mountains , I will humbly – in victory , bow my life-
OH ! , so greatful that You’ve taught me on this narrow way that trials, temptations , adversity and suffering is a bridge to a deeper, and more intimate relationship with You , which in tern grows my trust, sole dependence and faith in You.
Thank You for being my God, the only the God who never leaves me alone . The God of the Hills and the Valleys!
YES! Blessed be YOUR HOLY NAME, LORD JESUS!
…I am not alone.
Our God bless you, brother – continue using every living , moving and being of your gift – for His gkory!
What a joyous song – one of transparency/ , encouragement in the faith, truth and the glory given to our Father- who through the Love given us – through the finished work of Christ on the cross atoning for our sins – through The shedding of His precious blood, WE HAVE AN ALL SUFFICIENT GRACE WHICH COVER US . And through THIS INVALUABLE, IMMEASURABLE GRACE- administered to us by the Holy Spirit , no matter where we are… HE IS WITH US!
HILLS OR VALLEYS…. HALLELUJAH
WE ARE NOT AKONE
please forgive typos – 1;45AM EST
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WE ARE NOT ALONE!