I too struggle with addiction Gods ready to move in our lives we just have to get out of the way.... If I could rely on his grace everyday instead of this bottle in my hand he will carry out of this just like he's carried me though this. I pray you find what I'm also looking for honey. Godspeed
My grandmother passed away on 3-29-13 Good Friday, I picked up her cremated remains today n when I turned on the car this song was playing! Wow what a reassurance that she is at peace in heaven above with Our Creator! I love u grandma RIP Winnie Dunn I love u n never will 4get all that u gave 2me
Love his music, Shawn McDonald is the first contemporary Christian artist I have ever heard and his music has changed my life and brought me home to my Father. Mr. McDonald if you ever read this God bless you for all that you do. Oh yes and my Pastor is also a big fan. Thank You for sharing your gift with the world
Beautiful song, I feel I can somewhat relate. My family lost our home June 27 to fire and lost our family dog in the blaze. The same week I wrecked my van and lost it. Our family is still intact and for that I am truly grateful, but have felt the loss and frustration. God is good and we are in the palm of His mighty hand. No better place to be. This song has become my song through this. Thanks for posting. God bless.
Thanks to Jesus Christ and what he did (dying on the cross for the remission of our sins), we now have the opportunity to conquer sin and death, in His name. Can't wait to see y'all in heaven - the definitive family of believers, loving one another unconditionally as the Lord does us. And we will never love Him as much as He loves us and we are blessed for that. Have a blessed day everyone.
what can we as God's children say,,,this is sweet honest words that give us truth,so as we hear these words,,go and tell others so that they will rise in Jesus name as we have been blessed to become to be a part of,,,,dont hold it in,,,,let Him shine through all my brothers and sisters,,,in God i love you all and praise His name forever
This song helped me last Saturday where I don't have hope, motivation to do anything in my life. Thank you sir Shawn. I will rise and let Jesus run my life.
Praise God for such a great and meaningful song......Thank you Air 1 for introducing me to Shawn Mcdonald......I think i just played this song 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times in a row and can never get tired of it!!!!
Last week I had a horrible time at work, when I thought I was alone and had too much to deal... God saved me from a terrible car accident..."cause He who is in me is greater than I will ever be and I will rise"!
what a powerful,loving Christian and God bless him for sharing not only his story but his reluctance to accept fame for himself. this song is an absolute UPPER!
This song has helped get me through the darkest depression days. Even when I can't sing it, just listening to the lyrics, knowing they're true when everything within me says otherwise, I find strength to get through the day.
I really like this song because it inspired me when I was down to go to God, so let me say to you if you are struggling believe in Jesus, put your faith and trust in HIM and He will lift you from the ashes and you too will rise! God really does love you and has a good plan for your life...Jesus IS for Real and HE died for YOU so that You will live today and forever!
Well done, an acoustic guitar and artist with a powerful message...for all of us who are having difficult times and waking up is the hardest thing to do, believe me...you will rise like the sun bright, warm within and full of life and most important, " no signs of rain in the forecast" Great Song
Three days ago, my very good friend’s son committed suicide. He was only 19, and a fine upstanding young man. At some point, after they have grieved, I may share this song with them. God please heal their shattered hearts.
may want to consider praying for those 2 as they miss out on our Lord s GLORY, I mean can you imagine not letting this song s joy and mercy effectively glorify our days?
As I sit here listening to this I think about the fact that life doesn't always give me exactly what I want. Then I remember that I don't want it to. Jesus gave me exactly the one he wanted me to have and there couldn't be a better one. He died so we can live..
This is my favorite song on the radio and I stand on the promise that We as Christians will RISE., from the struggles we are going through. God wants to bless us and bring us up!!!
God please thank-you for all off your grace and love and for never leaving me and sending the comforter to be with me I'm not going to die in my addiction, not just dead physically but I won't let this steal my stole either
This was my theme song for 2011. I like to say I tripped over my tongue and did myself an injury. It may have eventually, indirectly led to a job loss. I was devastated. About the time I lost my job I had a kidney stone. It was not a good time. But God brought me a new job and it has led to new opportunities. I can't say I am grateful for the job loss, or the stone yet, but I am sure grateful for all that he has brought into my life since then. God is GOOD!
Absolutely beautiful song with deep meaning. This is perfect for where I am right now. Now my favorite song! Keep up the amazing work! Cannot wait to see you live.
This song makes my heart feel so whole, even though I'm at a good point in my life, I've been through some hard times and I know God always has my back and I will always come out on top. God's love & Grace is SO real.
Amazing song, this hit me at the perfect time in my life. I’m a music fanatic, and I can’t ever remember playing a song on repeat the first time I heard it so long.. ✨✨
whenever i am hitting a rough spot in my relationship with Christ...i turn to music such as this and i rise...Gods Blessings Shawn McDonald I dont think ou know how much of an inspiration your music is to people :)
Shawn, your story is an inspiration and your music is a great reflection of your spirit. Keep on doing what you're doing. God bless! I love this song too. :)
I first heard this song about 8 years ago and I thought it was a great song and I enjoyed it. And today, as I'm facing the painful consequences of a series of stupid choices I've made over the past 4 years and losing people in my life because of that, this songs gives me hope
When I first heard this song come over the radio while driving my car a couple of weeks ago, it stopped me dead in my tracks. It's now my favorite song. Keep sharing your beautiful gift Mr McDonald, it is such a blessing to ALL who hear...
Hi Shawn. I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for saying the words I needed to say and believe. I appreciate it. No matter, what you’ve helped a lot of people and God knows your heart. Like dust I’ll rise. Like a humbled servant, I will be lifted up. Like a praise from my inner being to the God I know I will rise.
this song makes me cry. I am suffering from major depression. The first thing I think to myself when I wake up in the morning is 'I will rise.' God Bless :)
Beautiful!!! Thank you so much for helping me when I feel low. Everybody in this world is amazing! Wake up with a smile and you will fall asleep with one.
Amazing Son ,.for Amazing God, from Amazing singer, God is more than great, God is the most powerful from generations true all generations, Alpha & Omega.
This song really helps. I spent my childhood listening to my mom sing this in the church or just making dinner. Love the lyrics and the meaning, its a shame because I'm kind of falling out of the love of Christian music 'cause all the lyrics are the same: Jesus loves me or you. I mean that's wonderful and everything, but it gets old really fast. I want something that will make me want to jump into the song and just jam out with tears in my eyes. Not many now a day Christian songs make me want to do that. It's nice, though when this song comes on the radio and I just close my eyes in the middle of one of my books and whisper the words along with him. It makes me feel closer to God when nothing else will. Its a true blessing, this song. It makes you feel like you can rise above the pain and strife of this world, to "rise above the ashes." I wish more people knew about Shawn McDonald.
OH WAIT YES I HAVE TAKE IT BACK. Yeah, nah dude I love this song. I just had no idea what it was called or who it was by. Hear it all the time on Spirit or K-Love.
@number1goat Depression has been a constant battle with me. It's never been severe, but I did go a bit crazy. Functioning with everyday things was tougher than ever and still can be. I was drowned out from happiness. But instead of fighting the battle on my own, i cried out to God for Him to hear me, and i felt Him. His hand was on my shoulder reminding me He was always with me. Depression left me in ruins and ashes, but God lifted me from the rubble and freed me. I'll pray for you!
I'm struggling with drug addiction and I want to let God change my broken heart.. this song is beautiful, I will rise . Jesus hear my heart
💖🙏💪😇💯
You're gonna make it Arlana. Know it's hard but keep surrendering letting go giving to Jesus.
I too struggle with addiction Gods ready to move in our lives we just have to get out of the way.... If I could rely on his grace everyday instead of this bottle in my hand he will carry out of this just like he's carried me though this. I pray you find what I'm also looking for honey. Godspeed
I'm here four years later to tell you that Jesus loves you. Just come to him as you are.
Keep rising sister, no matter how many times you burn down.
I love you Jesus thank u for delivering me of my addictions now i love who I see in the mirror.
Because HE who is in me, is greater than i will ever be, and i will Rise! 😎
Amen
My grandmother passed away on 3-29-13 Good Friday, I picked up her cremated remains today n when I turned on the car this song was playing! Wow what a reassurance that she is at peace in heaven above with Our Creator! I love u grandma RIP Winnie Dunn I love u n never will 4get all that u gave 2me
"Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. "{1 John 4:4)
This was the song that introduced me to Contemporary Christian music. I haven't let go of it since.
Yes amazing!! 😇
me too ! in 2012
Very, very AWESOME
Oddly enough, me too in 2012! Does McDonald still make music?
Yes he does. His latest album is The Search.
Love his music, Shawn McDonald is the first contemporary Christian artist I have ever heard and his music has changed my life and brought me home to my Father. Mr. McDonald if you ever read this God bless you for all that you do. Oh yes and my Pastor is also a big fan. Thank You for sharing your gift with the world
PRAISE GOD!❤
I love how peaceful and meaningful this song is!
Lets you know He gives you "Beauty" for "Ashes".....whatever we go through..."We will rise"
Jesus saved my life last night... I will rise.
Beautiful song, I feel I can somewhat relate. My family lost our home June 27 to fire and lost our family dog in the blaze. The same week I wrecked my van and lost it. Our family is still intact and for that I am truly grateful, but have felt the loss and frustration. God is good and we are in the palm of His mighty hand. No better place to be. This song has become my song through this. Thanks for posting. God bless.
Thanks to Jesus Christ and what he did (dying on the cross for the remission of our sins), we now have the opportunity to conquer sin and death, in His name. Can't wait to see y'all in heaven - the definitive family of believers, loving one another unconditionally as the Lord does us. And we will never love Him as much as He loves us and we are blessed for that. Have a blessed day everyone.
THANK YOU JESUS!
what can we as God's children say,,,this is sweet honest words that give us truth,so as we hear these words,,go and tell others so that they will rise in Jesus name as we have been blessed to become to be a part of,,,,dont hold it in,,,,let Him shine through all my brothers and sisters,,,in God i love you all and praise His name forever
Both my son and I both have been experiencing the same thing. We wake up with praise songs instantly in our thoughts. Praise Jesus!
This song helped me last Saturday where I don't have hope, motivation to do anything in my life. Thank you sir Shawn. I will rise and let Jesus run my life.
Just learned this song for my church and for personal play-time. praise god!
Thank you Jesus for giving me back my kids and warm beds at night. I love you
Praise God for such a great and meaningful song......Thank you Air 1 for introducing me to Shawn Mcdonald......I think i just played this song 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times in a row and can never get tired of it!!!!
one of those songs that make you happy no matter what :)
I whole-heartedly agree! Thank You, Jesus - all my joy & all my life! ;o)
love this song, thank u god for pullin me out of this world and saveing me, i give you all the glory!
Last week I had a horrible time at work, when I thought I was alone and had too much to deal... God saved me from a terrible car accident..."cause He who is in me is greater than I will ever be and I will rise"!
we return to ashes! but we re now guided by HIM!!! thank you Lord for grace and mercy!!!
what a powerful,loving Christian and God bless him for sharing not only his story but his reluctance to accept fame for himself. this song is an absolute UPPER!
Definitely in my top ten Christian songs 👍
Jesus, you rose from the worst ever, so with Your help I will too!
Love this song. I needed to hear this . Just a season of my life. “ who is in me”🎶.
I absolutely love this song. I am in the ashes now and pray one day I will "rise out of the ashes!"
It is so beautiful to awaken and finally get it. Praise Jesus!!!
That's Gods promise he never gives us more than we can handle, so no matter what situation in life, we will rise in Jesus name AMEN....
This song has helped get me through the darkest depression days. Even when I can't sing it, just listening to the lyrics, knowing they're true when everything within me says otherwise, I find strength to get through the day.
Hannah Wigton pp
I listen to slot of Shawn this song reminds of Jesus redirection power in my life, in any situation in my life He is so much greater. Praise Him
GREAT song, it's become a personal anthem of mine. Really encouraging when you feel like life's failures far out number the successes.
So grateful for this song. Hallelujah! !
I periodically come back to this song in my life. Just diagnosed with breast cancer but I will rise.
🙏🙏
Praise God, I am cancer free.
I really like this song because it inspired me when I was down to go to God, so let me say to you if you are struggling believe in Jesus, put your faith and trust in HIM and He will lift you from the ashes and you too will rise! God really does love you and has a good plan for your life...Jesus IS for Real and HE died for YOU so that You will live today and forever!
Amen!
Well done, an acoustic guitar and artist with a powerful message...for all of us who are having difficult times and waking up is the hardest thing to do, believe me...you will rise like the sun bright, warm within and full of life and most important, " no signs of rain in the forecast" Great Song
Yes he who is in me is GREATER than I will ever be and I will rise!!!!!! 💕
Three days ago, my very good friend’s son committed suicide. He was only 19, and a fine upstanding young man. At some point, after they have grieved, I may share this song with them. God please heal their shattered hearts.
My daughters mom did that 2015 he has been by my side the whole time we are not alone!
Favourite line: Out of these ashes rise.
This is an AMAZING song!!
Praise God.
PRAISE GOD!!❤🙏
may want to consider praying for those 2 as they miss out on our Lord s GLORY, I mean can you imagine not letting this song s joy and mercy effectively glorify our days?
When I was a lot younger I named this song after my recently deceased Grandad. Finding this song is one of the greatest things I’ve done in a while
Thank you for all your music... Its help me find God...
...because He who is in me is greater than I will ever be!!! Amen and amen. Love this song.
As I sit here listening to this I think about the fact that life doesn't always give me exactly what I want. Then I remember that I don't want it to. Jesus gave me exactly the one he wanted me to have and there couldn't be a better one. He died so we can live..
Love this song by Shawn McDonald!
This song brings back so many memories :)
I KNEW I was was missing a song off of my playlist!
I love that this song is always stuck in my head! : ) Its such a great song with a powerful meaning! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!!!
Love it, love it, love it! great song and know that our youth in our parish will love it!
This is my favorite song on the radio and I stand on the promise that We as Christians will RISE., from the struggles we are going through. God wants to bless us and bring us up!!!
That's a beautiful song it make me wanna rise I listen to this song all the time.
Lord thank you for never abandoning me. Please llift me out of these ashes, bring me from satan's darkness to Your light!!!
Still great, but most importantly relevant in 2020! Thank you for this song
God please thank-you for all off your grace and love and for never leaving me and sending the comforter to be with me I'm not going to die in my addiction, not just dead physically but I won't let this steal my stole either
this is such a great song.... i really like the way it's quiet yet exciting. Plus he has a great voice...
This was my theme song for 2011. I like to say I tripped over my tongue and did myself an injury. It may have eventually, indirectly led to a job loss. I was devastated. About the time I lost my job I had a kidney stone. It was not a good time. But God brought me a new job and it has led to new opportunities. I can't say I am grateful for the job loss, or the stone yet, but I am sure grateful for all that he has brought into my life since then. God is GOOD!
Excellent! Thanks for reminding us of the power of Christ within us!
Thanks for posting this!! I just heard this song this morning. Love it!!!
Awesome Song. The words speak such hope and peace! I will rise!
Still absolutely love this song
Absolutely beautiful song with deep meaning. This is perfect for where I am right now. Now my favorite song! Keep up the amazing work! Cannot wait to see you live.
This song makes my heart feel so whole, even though I'm at a good point in my life, I've been through some hard times and I know God always has my back and I will always come out on top. God's love & Grace is SO real.
Amen! Praise God
try to play this song EVERY morning before work!!! ils in my memory all day with christy and dc band; makes life joyous and WONDERful!!!!
This song has been pulling me up by the bootstraps for a couple of weeks now..it is so empowering!
I heard this song on Klove and I instantly fell in love with the message! Thanks so much Shawn for blessing all of us with this song! God bless you!
Amazing song, this hit me at the perfect time in my life. I’m a music fanatic, and I can’t ever remember playing a song on repeat the first time I heard it so long.. ✨✨
I know, its such a peaceful and peace-filled song...it really brings a rest.
whenever i am hitting a rough spot in my relationship with Christ...i turn to music such as this and i rise...Gods Blessings Shawn McDonald I dont think ou know how much of an inspiration your music is to people :)
I am awakening from a very difficult last two months but I have risen.
Thank you Jesus. Make in me a pure heart.
I absolutely LOVE this song. I listen to MY Bridge Radio on the way to/from work and when this comes on I turn it up really loud
It's a beautiful Melody!!Was blessed when I first heard.
Shawn, your story is an inspiration and your music is a great reflection of your spirit. Keep on doing what you're doing. God bless! I love this song too. :)
I heard this song on K-love today and ran home to buy it on iTunes. Amazing music, voice, and lyrics.
This song is awesome!!
I first heard this song about 8 years ago and I thought it was a great song and I enjoyed it. And today, as I'm facing the painful consequences of a series of stupid choices I've made over the past 4 years and losing people in my life because of that, this songs gives me hope
When I first heard this song come over the radio while driving my car a couple of weeks ago, it stopped me dead in my tracks. It's now my favorite song. Keep sharing your beautiful gift Mr McDonald, it is such a blessing to ALL who hear...
my very favorite song! LOVE it!
I just learned this song on guitar. It brings joy to my heart and soul whenever I play it:)
Hi Shawn. I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for saying the words I needed to say and believe. I appreciate it. No matter, what you’ve helped a lot of people and God knows your heart. Like dust I’ll rise. Like a humbled servant, I will be lifted up. Like a praise from my inner being to the God I know I will rise.
this song makes me cry. I am suffering from major depression. The first thing I think to myself when I wake up in the morning is 'I will rise.' God Bless :)
One of the best!!!!!
Beautiful!!! Thank you so much for helping me when I feel low. Everybody in this world is amazing! Wake up with a smile and you will fall asleep with one.
Love this song it lifts me up because that is the way my God is. Do enjoy this artist songs also keeps it biblical.
Amazing Son ,.for Amazing God, from Amazing singer, God is more than great, God is the most powerful from generations true all generations, Alpha & Omega.
This song fills me with peace.
We have K-LOVE in Arizona as well. It's 89.1 FM. The first time I heard this song on the radio, I fell in love with it.
Awesome song! :)
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” -James 4:10 NLT
i love this song
I love this song!
Awesome song....makes me want to sing! Thanks Shawn!
This song really helps. I spent my childhood listening to my mom sing this in the church or just making dinner. Love the lyrics and the meaning, its a shame because I'm kind of falling out of the love of Christian music 'cause all the lyrics are the same: Jesus loves me or you. I mean that's wonderful and everything, but it gets old really fast. I want something that will make me want to jump into the song and just jam out with tears in my eyes. Not many now a day Christian songs make me want to do that. It's nice, though when this song comes on the radio and I just close my eyes in the middle of one of my books and whisper the words along with him. It makes me feel closer to God when nothing else will. Its a true blessing, this song.
It makes you feel like you can rise above the pain and strife of this world, to "rise above the ashes." I wish more people knew about Shawn McDonald.
+Ink Weaver Ever listened to "Need You Now" by Plumb?
Nope, but I'll UA-cam it right now.
OH WAIT YES I HAVE TAKE IT BACK. Yeah, nah dude I love this song. I just had no idea what it was called or who it was by. Hear it all the time on Spirit or K-Love.
same here. havent been a fan of christian music for some time but ive loved this song for years
+PrettyTiaF Mmmm. I feel ya. Their getting better, though. Some really good Christian jams out there.
@number1goat Depression has been a constant battle with me. It's never been severe, but I did go a bit crazy. Functioning with everyday things was tougher than ever and still can be. I was drowned out from happiness. But instead of fighting the battle on my own, i cried out to God for Him to hear me, and i felt Him. His hand was on my shoulder reminding me He was always with me. Depression left me in ruins and ashes, but God lifted me from the rubble and freed me. I'll pray for you!
Thank you brother Shawn. Fallen but not forgotten.
This is a great song! If it doesnt cheer you up then pray friend pray, pray..
Love This Song. Gives Hope..............