Rich Mullins - We Are Not As Strong As We Think We Are (Wheaton College 1997)

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[@philphillips4230]

Rich Mullins was the real deal! An authentic person and God fearing human. Rich was an incredible Christian artist whose lyrics bring me closer to God. Simply amazing!

[@gentleben1590]

All these new Christian bands sound the exact same with cheesy lyrics and "poppy" sounding music. Rich's lyrics were about life (struggles, dark times, happy times, etc) and his music was original. Bottom line, he was authentic and real. I miss him.

[@Ncebulsky]

This is the reason I love Rich's music. It's more about the struggle with living a mortal life.

[@danwilliams6027]

You are so correct!

[@truthfulpatriot9129]

truer words have never been spoken 🙏

[@littlekansasbear5420]

I miss him too he was awsome the real deal

[@kerrymartin7557]

I don't think Third Day, Mercy Me or Casting Crowns do. Do you count them as "new?"

[@lifetodamax]

Indeed. We are not as strong as we think we are. A young sister in Christ died suddenly in a car crash a few days ago, like Rich. We are frail and Christ is our only hope.

[@wendyyounglove3670]

I remember seeing Richard Mullins in concert at Glenbard North High School at my school. Standing room only. It was packed. After hearing his death on the radio while driving, I had to pull over to the side of the road and I cried. His music lives on. God took him home too soon. RIP Richard Mullins

[@geebee3100]

in my mind's eye, i can even see you pull over and cry... ashley cleveland, in an interview, said that when she learned of his death, she first said, "oh no", but then immediately thought that that was an act of God's love and compassion... i agree... the world can be a painful place, and rich just got promoted to a better one 💗

[@ajromo345]

The thing that I really loved about Rich Mullins is that he took all of his lyrics to heart and cried whenever he would sing them live. Why?! Because he's said so many times in many of his interviews, these songs are more than songs, these were prayers!!! How amazing is that?! God bless you Rich!

[@michaelbartosh8203]

I agree

[@geebee3100]

very true... not just the usual phrases, but colorful language from the depths of a humble heart... not just lyrics, but prayers cast in music... he so often just sings over the bars, fusing words and music into an offering rising to the heavens like incense... 💗

[@Orthosdoxa]

Who in the world is voting down Rich Mullins? These videos are such a treasure and I am thankful that other people have uploaded so many hours of his live performances. I never got the chance to see him live and his talent shines through so much in these performances than it does on his studio albums, where sometimes the production masked the genius. I miss him.

[@angelagreen3642]

I agree. Sad people who don't understand. Rich Mullins was a treasure.

[@Marimilitarybrat]

Angry heathens. My guess is that they feel convicted by the words of Rich Mullins songs

[@AnHebrewChild]

The same youtube phenomenon used to bother me to distraction... but then one day, visiting one of my favorite videos (Bach, Brandenburg 6), I noticed the ‘thumbs down’ had been de-pressed... by me! The horror. The horror. I was “that guy.” But how? But why? Well you can be sure, I quickly remedied this grave mistake.. but also then and there realized that just as a certain percentage of time, misplaced thumb taps on touch screens accidentally pause videos, refresh pages, link unintentionally to to URLs... (we realize these errant taps right away) but another percentage of time, clumsy thumbs unknowingly hit the dislike button... even, the horror, on heavenly music like Johann Bach or Rich Mullins. “Hope all, bear all, believe all..” In the spirit of that verse, this is how I account for the 9 or 10 downvotes here =] By doing this, I thereby preserve my last bit of hope for humankind ha ha ha.

[@millmoormichael6630]

As a kind of pro musician and songwriter, Rich was very special, genius

[@living_the_mac_and_cheese_life]

i have thumbs downed videos by accident while using the firestick app. i can see how it happens. hopefully these were mistakes.

[@DanWright6]

Here is one who didn't care for his status as a celebrity, but look at him sing, he's trying to connect with the people in the audience with the message. Powerful how sincere, honest, and selfless he was...

[@d.w.liddell8679]

What a void he left in this world RIP my brother

[@glennfrederick9285]

I love you, Rich. I look forward to seeing you again in paradise.

[@KennyFisher-io4dm]

Me too!

[@ThePasjoe]

I wish I'd had seen him in concert. Great song, great singer, the most honest Christian writer I've heard.

[@marysmith6228]

I know ! I've heard some stories that he had some wonderful concerts . He was a very devoted and humble Man of God . I love his songs .

[@jimblackwell8762]

I saw him in Greenville SC a year before he died Truly a friend to all of us because of his music

[@debw.7174]

What a writer and musician!! Poetry, story, honesty, vulnerability, sincerity, loving and more. He endeavored to BE like Christ, fulfill his earthly mission, and serve his Lord.... and did it so well. Excellent example of a Christian. I rejoice with Rich in his first embrace from Jesus in heaven.

[@rubymeagher1005]

Rich is with my mom. Give her a hug, Rich! Jesus called them both to Him. Thank you, Jesus for the gift of her love and his voice.

[@kaymcguire7685]

rubymeagher1005 friends family we know and will meet

[@matthewforsythe6018]

"When you love you walk on the water, just don't stumble on the waves, cuz we all want to go there something awful but to stand there it takes some grace cause oh we are not as strong as we think we are." ....some of the most profound words ever written

[@joannedeborahchisholm9522]

Amen! When I am weak Christ is strong in me!

[@Emma13684]

Played this over and over this morning. Rich was a true gift. A prodigy. A humble servant and with the Lord. I am not as strong ... 🕊🙏🏻

[@Lfydrw]

Rich wore himself out for God I'd say, and he is very much missed this side of heaven. I am really looking forward to knowing more of him when that time arrives.

[@Lofi.z34]

We'll see him in heaven ... he'll definately be there.

[@christinejones2140]

When I hear him sing, I wish I was where he us now! I am grateful for the music he left behind. I will never tire of his poetry and his passion for the love of God.

[@williamblake6689]

WHEN THE CARES OF THIS LIFE TRY TO CHOKE ME OUT THE FIRE OF YOUR WORD BREATHED OUT OF YOUR HOLY SPIRIT PUTS THE LIGHT OF JESUS COUNTENANCE BEFORE MY FACE AND I SEE HOPE.THANK YOU

[@chadgaines]

I've come over time to think I've known two prophets in Christian music. Rich Mullins and Keith Green. And they both were taken away before we wanted to let them go.

[@nwnmonk7034]

Me too!!!!! Keith and Rich!!!

[@KennyFisher-io4dm]

@@nwnmonk7034 Millions worship Keith Richards, and Keith and Rich worshipped the Lord of glory!

[@sargeantyoyo]

Achingly beautiful : 'The Master said our faith would mountains Me I tremble like hill on a fault line Just at the thought of losing you We are not as strong as we think we are' Thank you brother...

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

So Special I Thank God For What He Gave Us, His Music

[@HeidiSue60]

@Lfydrw as I've been doing some household chores and listening to Rich Mullins music this morning, I asked Jesus to say "hi" to him for me. What a brother!

[@anntersol]

He definitely left a legacy behind..., the same as Keith Green, Larry Norman...These guys were no "main-stream"....Only God knows why he had to take them away....Humanly speaking it would seem like we really needed them here, but they are in a much better place.

[@maytaurus1961]

his voice is really tired and strained but the simplicity of his performance and the beauty of his words are like a river running deep and true from the throne of God into our hearts. When I am strong, the Lord is my strength. When I am weak, He is an even greater strength.

[@abc784]

He said that he didn't like his singing voice very much, that he liked it better than his speaking voice but he didn't like his singing voice all that much. He said that when he told that to people they would sometimes recommended that he got a lead singer, someone else to do the singing. His response was "no because I love singing to the Lord, to me it's the most endearing thing". It's one of my favorite quotes

[@kerrymartin7557]

It was a morning Chapel service. I don't think Rich was a morning petson.

[@jeffhebert8963]

You gotta love his honesty

[@robertmoore3762]

There are no words to describe even that little piece of Glory, we all possess who are the lovers of His pleasure !!!

[@sharonpoole5645]

Miss you. Miss your spirit in this dark world.

[@glennfrederick9285]

It makes my heart hurt to think how may will hear this song and not listen to its message.

[@Marimilitarybrat]

Rich Mullins music always drove right into my heart. His music and the music of Mylon Lafever where are my introduction to Christian music.

[@cmdesign01]

If I’ve ever come across holier than thou …I’m sorry

[@Bs6223]

If you watch and listen to many of his videos their some profound words spoken with such a grace of god! How different and so the same. Forgiveness!Grace of god in the smallest and bigger than we can imagine!

[@MG-vu8ln]

Woke up to this gem looping in my mind...'cause oh we are not as strong as we think we are...Why as a Christian culture do we choose to follow the pattern of the world as if the world's way has it figured out. God anoints music and it moves fuels the spirit and moves the soul. Christian music should not be categorized in the 'new' and the 'wow' of a top ten chart one day and shuffled off the turntable the next. Someone in the music industry grasp and implement this God concept, please.

[@johnw2757]

I'm sure that most of you already know but, for those who don't, he was very close to Brennan Manning. Indeed BM's book, the "Ragamuffin Gospel" was the source of the band's name. Well worth a read.

[@bonsaipal]

Astonishing lyrics, full of truth and raw emotion.

[@Franaflyby]

Man....I love this man ...

[@angelagreen3642]

Me too

[@angelagreen3642]

I will do that! Yes Rich was one of a kind. I was 17 when he passed away. I'm 34 now and he is still in my mind and heart.

[@angelagreen3642]

+franafly By I found you on Facebook and requested your friendship! :-)

[@vlucidity]

The words are so strong to this song ,, it applies to so much on such a deep level more then just our connection to God but to each other and how we need God to be able to een know how to love each other past our selfishness ,, it means so much to me for someone to see a deeply as I do ,, thank you for this post , the words are very real to my spirit ,Vlucidity (luicd clarity)

[@cgreen186]

This is such a great song and so true...

[@pgilleo]

what a blessing....this song is so intense....Praise God

[@1942mom]

I believe it is really a love song.

[@buckbeak1965]

@maytaurus1961 All I can say beloved, is heaven is going to be beyond words. We have been living in this broken world for so long, we are hear for only a season. Just learning how to Love God.

[@cmdesign01]

Tears ..,tears..,tears

[@k3of5ks]

Oh how I miss him ❤

[@jwstarkmusic]

Love honesty and truth❤✝️🙏🏻🔥

[@matthewdavis418]

Real music . It died with him

[@AmyZupkow]

So, so, so, so true. I love this song.

[@KeithKomar]

Song for 2020...

[@MichaelKoehlerMusic]

I seen Rich in 1990. R.I.P.

[@pamellafisher7639]

Never tired of listening to Rich, genuine spiritually man of God by just hearing words he sings it lifted my soul and strengthen my faith to walk closer with God...Thank God for Rich legacy he leave behind souls are still saving, spirits still soothing, hearts are still mending and changing by the expression of God words in these songs Rich sing...Man of humility.

[@kaymcguire7685]

Give to God

[@truthfulpatriot9129]

God oh God....this Soooo Truer that True🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@jkelly1a]

powerful song

[@Keysha7Eleazer]

love him

[@nwnmonk7034]

Tears again.....everytime.

[@1BlueStarRising]

One Awesome Sharing here :-) Amen.......

[@damiann25lee34]

Beautiful

[@Bs6223]

Love this.

[@suzannehayward2845]

What a Gift 🎁. Rich had even more he gave away all that God gave him !!! That’s why his music still lives l: A gift 💝 from a living 🕊❣️GOD. The tears that come from Mr Big Guy himself omniPOTENT Omniscient OmniPRESENT. King of the Universe God Almighty --really likes to be called ABBA. i.e, Father. the tears Rich cried at live performances were repentant tears have a different chemical mechanism--Rich only wanted to represent God to people--This is. Why It Is Still Living -giving-setting the captives free from the bondages-of this world here, we live in

[@brooke3293]

I love you Jesus ❣️

[@petedawson1683]

Morning quiet today. 2022

[@ericyoung6236]

😪😪😪😂😂😂love and miss you rich,see you soon brother.

[@Franaflyby]

m pretty sure that Rich Mullins would of been my soulmate if I had ever had that chance to be married to him...but then again he was much better off to not have been married to me or anyone ...other than Jesus!!! I love you Rich and miss you too much....FranaFly Park City Utah

[@lambyoung]

@chasinherhorse I have felt that way myself at different times. But, for some reason, the Lord wanted Rich to be single.

[@RockForMusic]

What a beautiful soul

[@amylh322]

@chasinherhorse - :) Rich said he got that a lot, girls coming up and saying "I'm your soulmate!" or "God told me we are supposed to get married!". I think a lot of it was just confusion with "Rich Mullins" the public guy and who he was, who his friends and family saw. (They weren't even allowed to call him "Rich", he would gently correct a young family member for addressing him as "Rich") i do agree that it was def. God's plan for Rich to stay single. He was able to do so much more!!

[@amylh322]

I was given a phone number to call to buy this video, but never had any luck reaching anyone. If anyone can help me, i would still so love to buy it. Thanks in advance!! :)

[@Lfydrw]

@HeidiSue60 no reason I can't do that too! Thanks!

[@vlucidity]

@vlucidity that word was to be able to see know how to love each other i had a typeO lol :) vlucidity replying to my post to correct it just being me clarity :) Vlucidity

[@paulseigeldorf7957]

I just saw the movie “ragamuffin”. I never saw rich Mullins in concert, I did see Keith Green just before he died. Many similarities in both. Very flawed Christian ministers, much like our heroes in the Bible.

[@gailsmilanich9272]

Paul Seigeldorf absolutely I love the authenticity of Rich Mullins he wrote his music from his heart and soul. I am excited to spend eternity with the likes of Rich Mullins, God bless you brother in Christ, you are in the far better place, but your music continues to help me fight the good ....oh how I love Jesus!! ❤️🙏🏼✨

[@mrm64]

Nobody like him. not to this day..

[@angelagreen3642]

I agree :-( miss him

[@hughmcdadecunninghamiii5283]

I believe, God must have needed Rich in Heaven. But, y'all are correct in saying there was no one like Him. His ability out measures the ability that is out there's today. When I say ability, what I mean is he articulated and orchestrated God's heart, God's perspectives to humanity and the walk of following, God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in the way he expressed it. He was the essence of humility, fear of the Lord and a man firmly rooted in his security in God and not in the things of this world. He was a man on no reputation, because he himself was making God's name and reputation known to all. Jesus Christ is my ultimate hero, my earthly father and Rich Mullins. I can't wait to worship with Rich toward the God that gave it all for His people and the world.

[@1942mom]

What was the lie? Who was he separated from by the one lie?

[@1942mom]

And 'thoughts of you?' Who was he thinking about?

[@sheebea]

@@1942mom Not exactly sure what Rich meant in this lyric but I know each day of the Christian life is a struggle to keep God's word and His perspective in the forefront of our mind.