“This Is Our Time” is a powerful worship song by Lara Martin, featured on her compilation The Very Best of Lara Martin – The Voice of Hope (2011). Lara Martin, the former worship pastor of Abundant Life Church in Bradford, England, wrote this as an urgent call for the church to rise and respond to God’s call. The This Is Our Time lyrics are a bold declaration that now is the moment for faith, courage, and action.
[Verse 1]
What a day to be alive
What a time to live my life
To have a destiny and call
And see it day by day unfold
What a day to know You, Lord
To live and walk within Your love
To see the wondrous things You’ve done
And know there’s greater things to come
[Pre-Chorus]
And we sense the wonder of it all
We feel the urgency
There’s not a day to be wasted
God, help Your church, help us to see
[Chorus]
This is our time, this is our day
Now’s not the time to hold back or delay
Dreams can live again
Faith and hope restored
Taste and see that the Lord is good
This is the day of salvation
A time to break free from containment
People need, people need the Lord
Lyrics by Lara Martin
This Is Our Time Song Meaning
“This Is Our Time” calls the church to recognise the value of the present moment. Knowing God’s love and purpose creates urgency: faith should become courageous action rather than remain an idea delayed for another day.
Biblical Message
Ephesians 5:15–16 urges believers to live wisely and make good use of time. Esther 4:14 considers responsibility in a decisive moment, while James 1:22 calls people to act on God’s word.
Reflection
We rarely feel completely ready for meaningful service. A faithful beginning may be one conversation, one act of generosity, or one responsibility accepted today instead of postponed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the song’s main message?
It calls believers to recognise the present opportunity for faith, courage, and service.
Which Bible passage speaks about using time wisely?
Ephesians 5:15–16 urges believers to make the best use of their time.
How can listeners respond practically?
By choosing one clear act of obedience or service instead of waiting for perfect conditions.
Bible Verse
Now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation.— 2 Corinthians 6:2
Chords
This Is Our Time Chords – Lara Martin Key: G [Verse] G D Em C – What a day to be alive [Pre-Chorus] Am D G – And we sense the wonder of it all [Chorus] G D – This is our time, this is our day Em C – Now's not the time to hold back or delay G D Em C – Dreams can live again, faith and hope restored Strumming Pattern: D – DU – UDU (energetic, building)