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Better Hands
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Pat Barrett's 'Better Hands' is a contemporary worship song about surrendering control and trusting God's plan. The lyrics express a personal journey of learning to let go of self-reliance and building one's life on a solid foundation rather than sand. Barrett acknowledges human weakness and the tendency to fall short, but finds confidence in God's saving love and care. The repeated refrain emphasizes that life is in better hands than our own, bringing peace even when understanding is lacking. The song encourages listeners to place their trust in God's wisdom and faithfulness.
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Don't want to get ahead of myself
Don't want to go my own way
Cause when I go my own way
I always fall short
Been learning how to let it go
I'm learning how to trust You
Cause every time I trust You
I'm never more sure
This is in better hands
This is a better plan
This is in better hands than my own
This is in better hands
This is a better plan
This is in better hands than my own
Don't want to build my house on sand
Don't want to build my own name
Cause there's only one name
Worthy of all
I'm learning how to let it go
I'm learning how to trust You
Cause every time I trust You
I'm never more sure
This is in better hands
This is a better plan
This is in better hands than my own
This is in better hands
This is a better plan
This is in better hands than my own
You saved me when I could not save myself
You love me more than anybody else
I will not fear when I don't understand, cause I know
This is in better hands than my own
You saved me when I could not save myself
You love me more than anybody else
I will not fear when I don't understand, cause I know
This is in better hands than my own
Been learning how to let it go
I'm learning how to trust You
Cause every time I trust You
I'm never more sure
This is in better hands
This is a better plan
This is in better hands than my own
This is in better hands
This is a better plan
This is in better hands than my own
Better hands