You’ll Find Me There

Last week I shared the lyric video for “You’ll Find Me There” on Facebook and Instagram, so I thought I’d tell you a little about this song that means so much to me.

I wrote it to explore social justice from a Biblical perspective. I used the fruits of the spirit as guiding principles (what better guide could there be?!). I wrote it first as a poem, and I was honored to be named a 2023 Woody Guthrie Poet for it. I then decided I wanted to put it on my Herald album, so I partnered with my producer, the uber talented Karl Anderson, to make it happen. You can listen to the song at the bottom of this blog, and the lyrics are as follows:

You’ll Find Me There

by Kim Gentry Meyer and Karl Anderson  

Verse 1

When your prayers are more than habit

And my verses more than lines

When communion’s more than kneeling

To take the bread and wine

You’ll find me there

You’ll find me there

Verse 2

When there’s peace instead of slander

And you seek to understand

When you care for all creation

When you lend a helping hand

You’ll find me there

You’ll find me there

Verse 3

When the weight is on your shoulders

And the poor become your own

When you choose to love the haters

And you take the higher road

You’ll find me there

You’ll find me there

Verse 4

When your treasures bless my Kingdom

Instead of earthly gain

When your joy is found in serving

And you give instead of take

You’ll find me there

You’ll find me there 

These lyrics challenge me, motivate me, and most of all encourage me to think about what’s possible when we live out the fruits of the spirit in our daily lives. I hope these lyrics encourage you, too.

Reflection Questions

I believe Jesus is the original and best role model for social justice. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Galatians 5:22-23 (below) challenges me daily. Do you agree with me that the fruits of the spirit are a good road map for living a compassionate and effective life for Christ? Why or why not?

Which of the concepts mentioned in this song do you connect with most? How do they inspire you?

Which concepts challenge you the most? Why?

Galatians 5:22-23  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control…