I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Barbara Jones Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I don't know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day;
I don't borrow from its sunshine, for its skies may turn gray;
I don't worry o'er the future, for I know what Jesus said;
And today I'll walk beside Him, for He knows what is ahead.
Refrain: Many things about
Tomorrow (Lord) I don't seem to understand;
But I know who holds tomorrow, and I know He holds my hand.
Every step is getting lighter, as the golden stairs I climb Every burden's getting lighter, every cloud is silver-lined;
Where the sun is always shining, there no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow, where the mountains touch the sky.
Refrain: Many things about tomorrow ... ... ...
I don't know about tomorrow, it may bring me poverty;
But the One who feeds the sparrow, is the One who stands by me;
And the path that is my portion, may be through the flame or flood;

And His presence goes before me, and I'm covered with His Blood.
Refrain: Many things about tomorrow ... ... ... (3ce)


Overall Meaning

The song "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" by Barbara Jones is a powerful hymn that speaks to a deep trust in God's plan for our lives, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity. The opening lyrics acknowledge the fact that we cannot predict what tomorrow will bring, but that we can trust in God's guidance and presence each day. Rather than fretting about the future, the singer chooses to focus on the present, walking beside Christ with faith that he knows what is ahead.


The refrain emphasizes this belief, asserting that while there may be many things about tomorrow that we cannot understand or control, we can have confidence in the fact that God "holds tomorrow" and is always there to guide us through whatever challenges may come our way. This resolute faith is echoed in the second verse, which describes a journey towards a place of perpetual sunshine, where all tears are wiped away and every burden is made lighter. The final verse acknowledges that the road ahead may not always be easy, but reinforces the belief that God's presence and protection will sustain us through even the darkest times.


Overall, "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" is a testament to the power of unwavering faith, and a reminder that even in our most challenging moments, we can find hope and comfort in our relationship with God.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day;
I am not sure what the future holds, so I focus on taking things one day at a time.


I don't borrow from its sunshine, for its skies may turn gray;
I don't rely on the good times now, because things could change in the future.


I don't worry o'er the future, for I know what Jesus said;
I don't agonize over what is to come, because I trust in the words of Jesus.


And today I'll walk beside Him, for He knows what is ahead.
I will walk with Jesus today and trust that He knows what is coming.


Every step is getting lighter, as the golden stairs I climb
As I journey towards my heavenly home, each step I take feels easier.


Every burden's getting lighter, every cloud is silver-lined;
All my difficulties are becoming easier to bear, and every problem has a solution.


Where the sun is always shining, there no tear will dim the eye;
In heaven, everything is perfect, and there is no sorrow or pain.


At the ending of the rainbow, where the mountains touch the sky.
Heaven is like a beautiful, magical place where everything is perfect and miraculous.


I don't know about tomorrow, it may bring me poverty;
I am aware that the future may be difficult, and I may struggle financially


But the One who feeds the sparrow, is the One who stands by me;
I trust that God, who takes care of the little birds, will provide for me as well.


And the path that is my portion, may be through the flame or flood;
I know that I may have to endure challenges, like a forest fire or a flood.


And His presence goes before me, and I'm covered with His Blood.
But God goes before me and protects me, and I am grateful that I am saved by the blood of Jesus.


Many things about tomorrow (Lord) I don't seem to understand;
There is much about the future that I cannot comprehend.


But I know who holds tomorrow, and I know He holds my hand.
But I have faith that God is in control of the future and that He is holding my hand through all of life's ups and downs.


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