AND I WAKE UP, ’cause Your mercy is new
And it causes me to sing to You.
Yes, I rise up, ’cause Your mercy is new
And it causes me to sing to You.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
And all of my being;
Be my all today
And all that I am seeing.
Keep me close to You,
My heart close to Your speaking.
Father, keep me close, yeah.
And I say today that You
Are true and faithful.
I want Your heart today
And a heart that is grateful.
And in my weakness, Lord,
I know You will sustain me.
Oh, restrain me, God, please.
Charlie Hall
Song Meaning
“Waking Up” centres on waking to new mercy and asking the Father to keep the heart close and attentive. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Lamentations 3:22–23 and Psalm 103:1. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for morning worship, personal devotion, or thanksgiving. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Waking Up” about?
It is about waking to new mercy and asking the Father to keep the heart close and attentive.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Lamentations 3:22–23 and Psalm 103:1 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support morning worship, personal devotion, or thanksgiving, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.