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Steady Me
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Jeremy Camp's song "Steady Me" is a heartfelt worship ballad about finding stability and peace in God during life's trials. The lyrics acknowledge that pain and brokenness are part of this world, but they affirm God's promise to remain present and faithful. Camp sings about trusting God's higher ways and building his life on the solid rock of Christ rather than shifting sand. The recurring theme is that even when the ground shakes and the heart is tossed like waves, God steadies him, providing peace and calm. The song encourages listeners to rely on God's unwavering support when their faith feels weak.
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You never said I wouldn't feel pain
But You said that You'd be with me 'til the end
You never promised that I wouldn't break
But You promised that You'd be right there when I did
This world is broken and dark are the days
But Your peace is spoken I'm not afraid
Even when the ground I'm standing on begins to shake
You set my feet, You steady me
Even when my heart feels like it's tossed among the waves
It won't skip a beat, You steady me
You steady, You steady, You steady me
You steady, You steady, You steady me
There's so much in life I won't understand
But Your ways are higher than my thoughts
I could build my house on the sand
But I'd rather build it on the rock
This world is broken and dark are the days
But Your peace is spoken I'm not afraid
Even when the ground I'm standing on begins to shake
You set my feet, You steady me
Even when my heart feels like it's tossed among the waves
It won't skip a beat, You steady me
You steady, You steady, You steady me
You steady, You steady, You steady me
When the light is fading
When my mind is racing
When my faith is shaking
You steady, You steady me
When the light is fading
When my mind is racing
When my faith is shaking
You steady, You steady me
Even when the ground I'm standing on begins to shake
You set my feet, You steady me
Even when the ground I'm standing on begins to shake
You set my feet, You steady me
Even when my heart feels like it's tossed among the waves
It won't skip a beat, You steady me
You steady, You steady, You steady me
You steady, You steady, You steady me