Who I Thought You Were (Lyric Video) - Olivia Lane

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Lyrics:
Yah they told me that You loved me, then they told me to toe the line
They said I should be scared of doing things I know you don’t like
Saying sorry every day
cuz I was so afraid
That’d you leave me so I left you chasing dreams I never found
But through these tears here on my knees I’m begging you to come around
Then the God I learned to fear
You showed up and made it clear that
CHORUS:
You were there in the darkness
You were there in my pain
You saw me in the valleys and still loved me anyways
It’s so nice to finally meet you
Why was I so afraid?
I have so much left to learn
But thank God you’re not who I thought you were
VERSE 2:
I always thought you’d be so angry, instead you’re patient and you’re kind
You are for me, not against me, for way too long I believed the lie
That there was only so much grace
But now I can finally say that
CHORUS:
You were there in the darkness
You were there in my pain
You saw me in the valleys and still loved me anyways
It’s so nice to finally to meet you
Why was I so afraid?
I have so much left to learn
But thank God you’re not …
BRIDGE:
Way too holy to want the broken
Way too proud to love the meek
Cuz now I know that what I fear
Is not having you with me cuz
CHORUS:
You were there in the darkness
You were there in my pain
You saw me in the valleys and still loved me anyways
It’s so nice to finally to meet you
Why was I so afraid?
I have so much left to learn
But thank God you’re not who I thought you were
Written by Olivia Lane, Dustin Lolli & Jacob Stanifer

[@BeautifulSoulgurl]

This song came on my Pandora Radio. I am so glad I cried like a Baby I was taught a angry God and all this song talks about. NOW I KNOW Thank you from a Physical, Emotional, Spiritual and Sexual Abuse Survivor.

[@am_spooki7512]

Im sorry that you've been abused

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

I’m so so so sorry for you!!! 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺 be strong!!! (9/2/24)

[@Adrian-o3l5l]

My pastor just sent this to me...wow!!!

[@Nightbaker-qx3ek]

We've all heard about the two criminals next too JESUS on the cross. One shouted profanities and the other ask forgiveness. Yes it's true that the one to ask for forgiveness Jesus said I truly I'll meet you in Paradise today, but the other one that shouted profanities he could only shout for so long because it was so hard to breathe. So as he hung there and his last fleeting moments of life so hard to breathe probably even too hard to even open his eyes but he's mind he cried out to Jesus. We all think we can go through life not needing Jesus but even on our death bed you need him even more. I'm so glad that he's not the god that some people think he is he doesn't set up there was a hammer or switch ready to come down and swap you whenever you do anything wrong he's not that way his way is that he would die on the cross again just for you

[@samgnanaraj]

The God we serve is much more awesome than what even the brightest, wisest, and most distinguished minds can comprehend.

[@JamieMuamar-te8cp]

God hasnt answered my prayers

[@actiontree458]

Check out the song: Unanswered Prayers 🙏🙏🔥

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

@@JamieMuamar-te8cpI’m so so so sorry for you, sweetie!! 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺 (10/6/24)

[@amydewar831]

The line, "Its so nice to finally meet you." I love that. I am so glad I found this song.

[@Divine_talez]

Wheneve I run away from him, I remember I'm the prodigal son and his the forgiving father ready to accept me.

[@jeffreygraham1720]

PSALM 31:23-24. O LOVE THE LORD,ALL YE HIS SAINTS. FOR THE LORD PRESERVETH THE FAITHFUL AND PLENTIFULLY REWARDETH THE PROUD DOER. V24. BE OF GOOD COURAGE AND HE SHALL STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART, ALL YE THAT HOPE IN THE LORD

[@jeffreygraham1720]

PSALM 5:11-12. BUT LET ALL THOSE THAT PUT THEIR TRUST IN THEE REJOICE. LET THEM EVER SHOUT FOR JOY, BECAUSE THOU DEFENDEST THEM. LET THEM ALSO THAT LOVE THY NAME BE JOYFUL IN THEE. V12. FOR THOU LORD WILT BLESS THE RIGHTEOUS. WITH FAVOR WILT THOU COMPASS HIM AS WITH A SHIELD.

[@MaIContent]

Such a strong message. Thank you, to all responsible parties.

[@persistentPoena]

My church friends posted this in our local church group sms chat. They know how much trauma I have been through in the past year and my local church is about healing and recovery and reconciliation and healing from friendly fire. Thank you so much guys!!

[@daniellelala5045]

I’ve found my Bible again and now pray that I could find a church that will accept me -warts and all. I’ve been to two with no luck. No one likes to feel judged -especially at church. And unfortunately I just haven’t found the right fit for me yet. And that’s ok. I just wanna make some new friends. Or a friend. We moved to a new state and I don’t work and am lonely.

[@jeffreygraham1720]

PSALM 17:6-7. I HAVE CALLED UPON THEE. FOR THOU WILT HEAR ME O GOD. INCLINE THINE EAR UNTO ME AND HEAR MY SPEECH. V7. SHOW THY MARVELLOUS LOVING KINDNESS, O THOU THAT SAVEST BY THY RIGHT HAND THEM THAT TRUST IN THEE.

[@casidyjulian]

So much this.. When I finally found out who Jesus really was, and that he had enough grace for everyone.. My whole mindset changed.. From fire and brimstone to redeemed. (and still never perfect)

[@John_Lete]

Glory to Jesus, now on earth and forevermore in Paradise. Amen. 🤍🕊️🤍

[@1Cajungirl]

This song "randomly" came up in my suggestions. I know now that it was not random for sure! I grew up in a faith that was very much works based and what is described at the beginning of the song is what I believed. It was about 9 yrs ago that my eyes were opened and I see God for the God He is! Thank you for this wonderful song!

[@OldguyEternal100]

God-incidents not coincidence.

[@ablewongtsaijing5629]

you are loved far more deeply & intimately than you could ever comprehend!!!

[@Scripture-Man]

God Himself said that "Man is not justified by faith alone, but by works." (James 2:24) The Bible tells us over and over and over that faith must have works. If you seriously believe you can find redemption by just "believing in Jesus" while disobeying everything He commanded, then you are deluding yourself. Listen to any of Jesus' parables and you will hear that life comes through faith in action - obedience. The churches who tell everyone "God loves you" are telling Satanic lies. The Bible makes it clear that being loved by God is a rare and special privilege which only comes through true faith in Jesus.

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

No matter how many years pass, this song will stay in our hearts forever!💖 (10/5/24)

[@kaylamarie7972]

Thank you for this song! Growing up in fundamentalism this hits especially close to home! I was taught so much fear but Praise God, He's not Who they told me He was!

[@williamellis9954]

Me too!

[@michellecochran6899]

me too

[@Scripture-Man]

Your parents taught you correctly, to fear God. The Bible tells us that the fear of God is essential for salvation. The teaching that "God loves everyone" is a false gospel from Satan. It is not found in the Bible. The only way to find God's love is through following Jesus, there is no other way. God's love is not granted to unbelievers.

[@rodneylewis8380]

BEAUTIFUL SONG GOD BLESS YOU GIRL AMEN 🙏

[@jeffreygraham1720]

PSALM 34:1-8. I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES. HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH. V2. MY SOUL SHALL MAKE HER BOAST IN THE LORD. THE HUMBLE SHALL HEAR THEREOF AND BE GLAD. V3. O MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME AND LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER. V4. I SOUGHT THE LORD AND HE HEARD ME AND DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS. V5. THEY LOOKED UNTO HIM AND WERE LIGHTENED AND THEIR FACES WERE NOT ASHAMED. V6. THIS POOR MAN CRIED AND THE LORD HEARD HIM AND SAVED HIM OUT OF ALL HIS TROUBLES. V7. THE ANGEL OF THE LORD EMCAMPETH ROUND ABOUT THEM THAT FEAR HIM AND DELIVERETH THEM. V8. O SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD AND BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TRUSTETH IN HIM.

[@user-bg2cs6rw8c]

Don’t believe the lie! He loves you. He died for you! Trust Him-He loves you. Commit your life to Him and find someone to help you learn how to live for Him!

[@corydickey6977]

He is here for us , thru all our pain and good times . HE IS MY LORD GOD .

[@JamieMuamar-te8cp]

If hes there why am i going through some depression?

[@EarleneMartin-v1v]

This song is a gift for me. I've always thought God was standing over me with a flyswat ready to swat me at the slightest infraction. I'm just now beginning to realize he is not like that. He is loving and kind and wants what is best for me,

[@Scripture-Man]

Neither of those versions of God are true. Mankind is separated from God because of sin. God does not love mankind, they are enemies. However, God has provided a way for man to be saved, through repenting of sin and following His Son Jesus. Repent and follow Jesus and you CAN receive the love and grace of God. And when you come under grace, there is a liberty to make innocent mistakes, because God is no longer your enemy. However, anyone who makes a mockery of God's grace by continually disobeying His instructions will find the grace retracted, as the Bible warns us from beginning to end: John 15:6 "​If anyone does not stay in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned." Hebrews 10:26 "​For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment." Romans 11:22 "Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, IF you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off." 1 John 3:10 "In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother." 1 Cor 6:9-11 "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [censored by Google], nor [censored by Google], nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. ​And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God."

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

God bless you!!!! Jesus loves u!!! 💖💖💖😊😊😊😭😭😭😢😢😢 (10/4/24)

[@Scripture-Man]

Nobody should ever be told that God loves them. Humans are enemies of God, separated by sin. Receiving the love and grace of God is a rare and special thing which Jesus said we can only attain through following and obeying Him: "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." (John 14:21) "The Fear of YAHWEH is the beginning of wisdom." (Ps 111:10) "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil 2:12) "Sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to YOU the word of this salvation has been sent." (Acts 13:26) "Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." (2 Cor 7:1) "I declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance." (Acts 26:20)

[@reginaroseblack5849]

This is truly so so beautiful! Right now I feel like it already became one of my new favorite songs. This captures so much my relationship with God. All my teen years I was so scared of Him, it almost drove me insane, because it came in the form of ocd thoughts, and the fear from Him quite literally made me mentally ill. So much other things, many other traumas came later, and I became more and more messed up mentally, and I still in the place of a lot of struggles, but slowly in the midst of all this, I got to learn, who God really is. As for me, I still wait for the moment, when I can say, 'It's so nice to finally meet You', because even though in my mind now I clearly see how good He is, and I'm so grateful for His neverending patience with me, and that He's there for me in the darkness, and also, because I know now, that He will lead me out of this valley, but for so many things, right now I'm still unable to feel Him. For so long now, I desire nothing more than a personal relationship with Him, but it's a long journey, and I now know that one day, I'll be there. Now I just need to be patient and wait for His timing.

[@mgbge8774]

Praying that your “one day” is today that you run into the loving arms of Jesus.

[@mgbge8774]

Praying that your one day is today that you run into the loving arms of Jesus.

[@reginaroseblack5849]

​​@@mgbge8774 Thank you so much!! 😊 It is truly so kind of you, I appreciate it very much!

[@mgbge8774]

Praying that our loving God will bless you with the desires of your love filled heart. Your vulnerability and transparency is beautiful. He unlike humans will never leave you or forsake you. ❤️🙏

[@joddymorand8950]

Jesus is already there, waiting for you to reach out to Him. He took all of our sins on his body, died on the cross, and paid for our sins for us. God raised Him from the dead on the 3rd day. When we put our trust in Him, by grace, we are saved through faith in His finished work. It is His gift to us for eternal life with Him. He gave us a free will to accept or reject Him. He loves you and is waiting to hear from you today.

[@wallyhandal]

This song really hits home ! Thank you Jesus! I love you Lord!

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

I love this song, this is such a beautiful and encouraging song!! ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰 (10/5/24)

[@christyjohnson9966]

Beautiful song, Jesus loves us more than we will ever know and understand until we are with him in the heavenly home. In the meantime we just need to trust him through the hurt and the pain because he will only give us his best and he'll walk with us through the hurt and pain. God's blessings to everyone listening to this.

[@Scripture-Man]

The Bible does not say "Jesus loves us more than we will ever know". Jesus is not a soft girl and doesn't talk that way, He's a man. The only thing the Bible tells us about Jesus' love is that He loves His Sheep- those who hear His commands and put them into practice (John 14:21). He loves His Sheep enough to lay down His life for us (John 10). It also warns us that we must STAY in His love by keeping His commands (John 15:9-10) or else face the consequences (John 15:6).

[@pepperking65]

Powerful testimony, means so much more when it comes from the heart. God Bless.

[@kateK4256]

Your boubts will turn into happiness soon... don't worry its not in your time of restoration but in heavenly father's time. - Acts 1:6-7

[@genamartin229]

Incredible song! God loves us all without regard to who we are. 🙏🏻🕊

[@kids4justesen825]

this song is so powerful and I will be listening to this for a while I'm having a hard time trusting God and this song is putting every thing i feel right now into one song its truly amazing thank you music is so powerful and beautiful

[@John_Lete]

There is the grace of Jesus Christ and believing His grace is the truth; there is wisdom and strength given by God; to know Him and knowing The Creator only takes faith the size of a mustard seed. May Jesus provide His wisdom to know Him and being for His glory. Amen. 🤍🕊️🤍

[@edwardgabriel1275]

This happens to many. And in my case I had to be taken by the hand and led like a blind man into the light and the grace of our Lord and Savior. It was a struggle but in him we have our hope.

[@dustinguyton4837]

Beautiful!!!

[@unshakablefoundationforus8429]

The lyrics are so powerful and good. I will add accurate also.

[@IrmaQP-zk1ni]

Thank you JESUS, 4 Your perfect love, changing me everyday! Thanks Olivia Lane, 4 this amazing song, GOD bless you!

[@rustyjohnson2659]

My wife and i love your music ! We also love listening to your show on The Message ! We'll miss you while your on maternity leave, but we'll be praying all goes well !! Keep singing for God !!

[@unworthy_outcast]

Hallelujah. To God be the glory. Such a beautiful anointed song.

[@ghuffman1982]

I LOVE this song. The first verse hits me so hard. I ran from Him because I was afraid who wouldn't love me anymore. I got on my knees and gave Him my life. That was 17 years ago. Now I am a preacher telling others of the love I found. Thank God He's not who I thought He was.

[@jantelogin9754]

Thank you, Olivia!!

[@pattyleamons9186]

Absolutely Beautiful 😍

[@Disciple-R]

Great song 🎵 very touching 🎵his grace is overwhelming his love so unconditional 🎵The true definition of Love with no boundaries ❤

[@MissilemanIII]

Just amazing Olivia.

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

Anyone here in October, 2024?!?! ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰 (10/8/24)

[@justindeming3553]

Beautiful, what a voice! He is so good to us!

[@yourfriend628]

I love this song i feel she is telling ny story now i finally now my God. He is full of grace and love, thank you Jesus.

[@keithal1478]

Excellent. Passionate. Gentle Having the lyrics is great.

[@charlesquinnwarwick380]

So pretty and inspiring

[@PatsySmith-r4z]

Beautiful song !

[@staceyshine247]

Shabbat Shalom 🌹

[@billiejolineman7007]

In love with this song. Thank you for putting so much into words. I've known God most of my life, but definitely walked away more than once, feeling like everyone in my life leaves and like I don't deserve much. This song says and means so much to someone as simple as me.

[@nicholaspeters730]

So Beautiful GOD Bless your beautiful Heart!!!

[@kurtdykstra4046]

Awesome song Olivia! It's very inspiring to hear! Thanks for the music you are so talented and fun to listen to! 🎶

[@bennymathew7761]

❤❤❤THANK YOU so much ABBA GOD/ JESUS ❤❤❤

[@19miraclesarehere]

Jesus is everything!

[@graciebentley1421]

This is a wonderful song and Olivia has a beautiful voice

[@nataliegraves304]

This made me cry my eyes out.. God just met where I’m at..and then showed me this song😭❤️

[@LauraJG4God]

Luke 8:17 New King James Version 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

Amen!! 🙏🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉 (10/2/24)

[@jonorlick6168]

Amazing voice!

[@terrabug6532]

Thank you Olivia.!

[@focuszx]

Absolutely wonderful and relatable. Thank you my sister in Christ for your faithfulness to Messiah. May God richly bless you and your family and ministry!

[@leeholder2258]

Beautiful and well done !

[@donnapolansky9882]

Olivia, I enjoy you on Sirius XM, but your music speaks to me and I just want more!!! ❤

[@emeraldsimai]

Love from India 🇮🇳 God bless you dear 🤗

[@williamellis9954]

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.😢

[@yagrauff9311]

Beautiful are these prayers of gratitude found in song to our Lord, Father and Holy Spirit (of Their great love towards us...each of us uniquely children of the light of the Most High!) !

[@jantelogin9754]

magnificent!!

[@loveaudu6562]

This song is such a blessing. God bless you Olivia. May he continue to give you more inspiration. 🙏 ❤

[@deannagrodivant6998]

Wow ! I absolutely love this song ! And I can definitely relate .

[@haydenpowell3327]

THANK YOU!!!THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@NicholasPipes]

Thank You Jesus for Olivia❤

[@fringssailo5962]

🙏 Amen

[@johncraig8919]

Like the song cannot wait to hear it on seriesxm.

[@Mary-sp9dp]

Love this song. ❤

[@lindawalz8275]

Love it! Beautiful voice

[@KyleLeeuw]

You’re amazing Olivia ❤❤❤❤! Miss watching you 😮

[@isaacgurung4991]

Blessed ❤

[@yasmienkateatienza7642]

ohh I love this song

[@josephpanozzo4815]

Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing.

[@kids4justesen825]

oh my gosh yay HI!!

[@logic7878]

Amen

[@selenaali1999]

I never thought that God was bad however I did get things wrong about him and though it took me time to understand I honestly wouldn't want him to be different then how he is.

[@Snejanca-cu2ux]

Jesus está dentro de nós e sempre temos o livre arbítrio ATÉ.... em aceitá-LO é vc q escolhe

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

I love this song so so so so much!! 💖💖😊😊 (8/27/24)

[@stephenantone5852]

You have done such amazing and great things sense i was your sound guy that night at NAS Pensacola was so honored to meet you . I have loved watching you grow.

[@michellefrias6221]

So beautiful. Happy to hear new music.

[@flowersofthefield340]

🔅................... GOD NEVER LEAVES ...................🔆 🌈🌎🕊 BUT GOD DOES ALLOW FREE WILL TO PLAYOUT ....... ‼️

[@DecencyDhar]

❤❤❤

[@LauraJG4God]

❤2❤ Hallelujah

[@normstuiber4518]

Well done 🎉😂❤😅

[@E7LEangh]

Emmanuel ❤

[@vickieeden3745]

Thank you for your time and love ,when you use to like me, I feel that when I got sick you put me aside, now that I am such a disappointment burden, I cannot walk anymore without my walker I am useless and a disappointment, burden for everyone , now with dementia I just pass you off alot,you can't even be a round me without yelling at me, I don't understand why or what,I live in my room, you guys have the house, but I still get yelled at, I am sorry for talking or whatever I do to always make you mad,I don't understand. I try to get outside when I can,if you guys are not out.thank you for the good times,I think we shared. Now I know you gut want me anymore, but I am trying to get out, I need some help please, I remember that you said that you will not help me, but I am trying, I need to get out and get feeling better and be able to speak, move around more than I can here,please god I am looking for senior assisted place, I won't make it here,in Jesus name amen 🙏 I love you and the kids,grandkids ,great grandkids

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

Anyone in October, 2024?!?! 💖💖💖😊😊😊🤭🤭🤭 (10/4/24)

[@Pranavi_____]

❤🙌

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

Blessed ❤ (8/27/24)

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

Amen!! 💖💖😊😊 (8/28/24)

[@ТимоС-ф7ю]

🌹🌹🌹

[@reginebarcelona2577]

🥺😭💞

[@hollywalker-hw1bm]

Lola’s. 😂

[@AlexisBraun-zv1pm]

Jesus will never ever leave us!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺 (10/2/24)

[@jeffreygraham1720]

EXODUS 24:10-18. AND THEY SAW THE GOD OF ISRAEL. AND THERE WAS UNDER HIS FEET AS IT WERE A PAVED WORK OF A SAPPHIRE STONE AND AS IT WERE THE BODY OF HEAVEN IN HIS CLEARNESS. V11. AND UPON THE NOBLES OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HE LAID NOT HIS HAND. ALSO THEY SAW GOD AND DID EAT AND DRINK. V12. AND THE LORD SAID UNTO MOSES,COME UP WITH ME INTO THE MOUNT AND BE THERE. AND I WILL GIVE THEE TABLE'S OF STONE, AND A LAW AND COMMANDMENTS WHICH I HAVE WRITTEN. THAT THOU MAYEST TEACH THEM. V13. AND MOSES ROSE UP AND HIS MINISTER JOSHUA. AND MOSES WENT UP INTO THE MOUNT OF GOD. V15. AND MOSES WENT UP INTO THE MOUNT AND A CLOUD COVERED THE MOUNT. V16. AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD ABODE UPON MOUNT SINAI AND THE CLOUD COVERED IT SIX DAYS AND THE SEVENTH DAY HE CALLED UNTO MOSES OUT OF THE MIDST OF THE CLOUD. V17. AND THE SIGHT OF THE GLORY OF THE LORD WAS LIKE DEVOURING FIRE ON THE TOP OF THE MOUNT IN THE EYES OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL.

[@bennymathew7761]

@GirlsGoneBible