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The Reason For The World
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Aug 7, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's 'The Reason For The World' is a song of comfort and hope for those facing pain and tragedy. It acknowledges the difficulty of life while pointing to God's love and the promise of heaven. The lyrics suggest that pain can lead to prayer, strength, and hope, ultimately making us long for our eternal home. West reminds listeners that God sent His Son to give us a reason for the world, and encourages them to keep their eyes on heaven, knowing they are not alone. The song offers a gentle, reassuring message of faith and perseverance.
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There are no words in times like these
When tears don't hide the tragedies
And all you want is a reason for the world
No comfort in the greeting card
Cause God is good
But life's still hard
And your heart just wants a reason for the world
Maybe the reason for the pain
Is so we would pray for strength
And maybe the reason for the strength
Is so that we would not lose hope
And maybe the reason for all hope
Is so that we could face the world
And the reason for the world
Is to make us long for home
For God so loved your broken heart
He sent his son to where you are
And he died
To give a reason for the world
So lift your sorrows to the one
Whose plan for you has just begun
And rests here in the hands that hold the world
Cause maybe the reason for the pain
Is so we would pray for strength
And maybe the reason for the strength
Is so that we would not lose hope
And maybe the reason for all hope
Is so that we could face the world
And the reason for the world
Is to make us long for home
Well I know you're past the point of broken
Surrounded by your fear
I know your feet are tired and weary
From the road that you walked down here
But just keep your eyes on heaven
And know that you are not alone
Remember the reason for the world
No ear has heard
No eye has seen
Not even in your wildest dreams
A beauty that awaits beyond this world
When you look into the eyes of grace
And hear the voice of mercy say
Child, welcome to the reason for the world