I'm from the US, but currently serving in El Salvador as a missionary for a year. I'm only 19, and this has been the longest time away from home. Culture shock, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and homesickness can sometimes get in the way of what I'm here to do, and when I realize it does, I feel guilty. Sometimes I don't understand why I'm here-- why has God has brought me here? He could have picked someone better, but He still uses me despite my insecurities and flaws. When I listen to this, "you pick up my pieces and put me back together", it makes me feel worthy again in God's eyes. This song has given me more strength, confidence, and made me feel so loved by our Creator. When I go and work with my kids here in El Salvador, listening to this song beforehand almost gives me new energy and reminds me that GOD is the one equipping me for this work, that I don't need to glue myself back together, but God puts the pieces back for me. Thank you.
Megan McKarns Megan, you are God's best choice! God bless you for your perseverance and obedience to serve HIM there. At 19 years old I was very lost and it took me a long time to realize how much I needed the Lord in my life. God has us all in different places for HIS will and purpose, and everyday we pick up our cross and follow HIM. Thank you for reminding me that it's not always easy or comfortable......but no matter what HE is faithful, HE loves us, HE defends, HE goes before us, HE.......🙌❤️🙏 praying for you.
I lost my mum almost two months to cancer, she was 46 years old and such a lover of Christ. This song has helped me sooo much since she passed away, really lifted my head above the pain and helped me slowly heal. It's still a day by day process and my heart still aches that she isn't here, but I often get pictures of her dancing before the Lord and this song has opened my eyes and heart to receiving from Him.
Chloe Clements be strong and keep your faith. If she was a lover of Christ she is in a Paradise without sadness or pain now. Celebrate her life. I know loss can be hard and worse if we make it so. I'm praying for you today. Be blessed
This is my heart song. I am from South Africa, and this song makes me appreciate everything I have, and to thank God in good and bad times alike. I love you all.
I had a dream one night when I was going through quite alot of attack from enemy. A child was singing this beautiful note that can't really be sung by us and Jesus and some others were coming into a place with tables to eat and I was there. I was pretty beat down at the time as the enemy had been using shame on me and I just sat on the floor. When I looked up Jesus was sitting with me. God loves us and He is there for us always. Know that for truth and God bless and glory to God. Thanks and praises. He will always be there for you and stands with us through it all. Know that you are loved and cared for.
Hey! Upper room worship has really really blessed me! I was hanging out with my friend yesterday and we just turned on some worship music (a lot of which was from upper room :). We ended up spending about an hour and a half or two hours just dancing, laying on the floor, singing, and just overall having a blast in God's presence. It was awesome! No worship team, no fancy instruments, just youtube, each other, and the Holy Spirit. Thanks guys! You have been a real blessing :)
I have been in that place of brokenness. Caught in the briers on the hillside. Crying in pain and lost. Till God my Father, Jesus my Shepherd came after me. He heard my cry and untangled the briers and brought me home. He closed the emotional doors I was not able to close by myself. He restored me to wholeness. This song is it.
Just emerging from a loooooooooooooooong wilderness period. About 10 years of canceled work, terminated ministry and relationships abruptly ended. All I did was worship. And everything I went through was required for what I'm doing right now. God's way was better than mine, even when I didn't understand. He knew right where I was, and knew the riches he had created through trouble and sorrow. This song sings my soul right now. Praise Jesus, Lord of all!
this was so anointed. I bawled my eyes out just because his glory, his mercy and his faithfulness is beyond unfathomable! GOD CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE! WE have to stick to what we know!. May his name continue to be glorified. MAy we not settle for the bare minimum christianity, may we not settle for mediocrity because God is a god of BIG things...A God of GREAT THINGS!!
Thank you to whomever wrote the Lyrics to this song. It is totally my story at the moment. I thought id lost me and He knew where to find me. I was so broken 💔. I'm worshipping to this Beautiful Amazing song every morning. God is putting my pieces back together.
I was in so much emotional pain for the last 19months due to events in my life.But God has been beyond faithful and this song speaks to my heart which was broken in a million pieces.l love you daddy God so much.#Defender#Restorer Provider Healer Protector and my eternal father.Thank you for this angel you sent to sing and minister.....blessings abundantly in Jesus mighty name
I'm adding the words to this song, because they are so powerful...see below: You go before I know That You've even gone to win my war You come back with the head of my enemy You come back and You call it my victory You go before I know That You've even gone to win my war Your love becomes my greatest defense It leads me from the dry wilderness And all I did was praise And all I did was worship And all I did was bow down And all I did was stay still And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way You know before I do Where my heart can seek to find Your truth Your mercy is the shade I'm living in You restore my faith and hope again And all I did was praise And all I did was worship And all I did was bow down And all I did was stay still And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better thisAnd hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way And when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart [Spoken] Every time This happens every time Every time I fall apart You pick up the pieces and make them beautiful Every time, every time This always happens, always happens Every time Not just one time, not just a few times Every time, every time Every time (Bridge) When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love Every time, You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart Cause when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better this way So much better And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better this way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better Your way
[Verse 1] You go before I know That You've even gone to win my war You come back with the head of my enemy You come back and You call it my victory [Verse 2] You go before I know That You've even gone to win my war Your love becomes my greatest defense It leads me from the dry wilderness [Pre-Chorus] And all I did was praise And all I did was worship And all I did was bow down And all I did was stay still [Chorus 1] And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way [Verse 3] You know before I do Where my heart can seek to find Your truth Your mercy is the shade I'm living in You restore my faith and hope again [Pre-Chorus] And all I did was praise And all I did was worship And all I did was bow down And all I did was stay still [Chorus 1] And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way And hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way And hallelujah, Great Defender So much better this way [Interlude] [Bridge] When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart
I was struggling to find confidence in myself when it came to school and exams. I heard this song and God reminded me that he fought the battle for me before I knew there was a battle to be fought. My heart has a Great defender.❤ How amazing is that?😭❤
Hey guys. I'm a student from South Africa and I just want to say you're chanel has been speaking to my spirit for the longest time. This song has taken me through some dark moments and reminded me of who God is and the power of honoring God in the wilderness. I love you guys. Blessed.
You know this song kinda of saved me too, I slipped away from the faith, blamed everyone for my failings even the church. I decided to go back to church to see if I could get that fire back and our worship team sang this song, first time I heard it this year 2019 and it brought me back. The Lord knows what we need at the right time
man the first time I heard this, I wasnt getting along with my siblings, but when the part came "when i thought i lost me you knew where I left me" I started crying and I couldent sing because of Gods love and forgivness
Lyrics You go before I know that You've even gone to win my war You come back with the head of my enemy You come back and You call it my victory, oh You go before I know that You've even gone to win my war Your love becomes my greatest defense It leads me from the dry wilderness And all I did was praise And all I did was worship All I did was bow down All I did was stay still Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your [this] way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better Your [this] way You know before I do where my heart can seek to find Your Truth Your mercy is the shade I'm living in You restore my faith in hope again When I thought I lost me, You knew where I left me You reintroduce me to Your love You picked up all my pieces, put me back together You are the Defender of my heart
This worship song got me through my last week of a 40 day Fast I recently did. The Spirit of God was so tangible to me as I listened and worship together with this video. Thank you so much ♥️
My favorite thing to do is listen to these types of songs and read all the great things Jesus our lord and savior has done for people all around the world. ❤️ Jesus is so great
Love the truth of this song! While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. He was disarming my enemy which was sin keeping me from him. He literally cut off the power of sin, the head of sin. His way, his defense is so much better than my way. He saw me before I was even formed. He knew me before I was even known by anybody else. Jesus thank you for the Cross!
Abbie has got an amazing voice and a genuine heart of worships that everyone wants to see in a worship leader! Watching from South Africa and I can't stop!
I always feel like crying whenever I listen to this. Life can get very overwhelming at times but God alone keeps me alive and picks up all my pieces. This song is seriously so beautiful and powerful.
Hi)I'm watching from Lviv, Ukraine and I'm so blessed!!!!!! This is so powerful!!! The Holy Spirit touches me through your every song and every voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can listen to this all day. I relate to every word she says. Makes me fall in love with Jesus, because i realize that he is the defender of my heart!!!! Please keep posting
My God...so moving. Thank you, LORD. When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart And when I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love And You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart
Every single word in this song was literally written for me. it takes me places whenever I listen to it. Thank you Lord Jesus for being my defender. It's always so much better your way
I got so lost in all my problems but that's when you reintroduced me to your love and put me back together. JESUS I love YOU for being my defender!!!!!!
We just sang this song last night as i was invited to share my testimony in a youth group. This song has blessed me, Jesus is my defender! From the time i was a drunken-drug addict and a glue-sniffer he has protected me, God came to my rescue and introduced me to His love...thank you Upper Room, watching from the Philippines...
Hey guys im watching from Poland, im a worship l/musician from here.. its a joy to my heart to see an atmosphere like this, i absolutely love your hearts and what you do.. keep it up please :)
I have listened to this song multiple times a day for the last month, since I was first taught it in church. I have never had a song so perfectly sum up just how beautifully Jesus has rescued me from sin and death in my life.
I feel lost and listening to this song reminds me that I’m never lost when I’m walking with God cause he will never let me walk alone I love just being with him and feeling his presence
Tears . I feel my pain and inner exhaustion. He is the God who is close to the broken. I am not usually emotionally aware of my brokenness. It’s more of an intellectual understanding. Crumbling into pieces and it’s safe and it’s okay. I know it’s always safe to fall apart and be okay with Jesus. Oh Holy Spirit of God. Praise your Holy Name.
I thank God for this song as God is realigning me. This song is exactly what God is doing in me on this season in my heart. I listen to this song everyday. A true testimony this song is.
Watching this from Brazil. Just came back to Christ after almost 3 years in a very deep faith crysis. God bless you guys for producing these videos, they are my go-to during the week, when my heart starts burning to worship again and again. Lots of these views are mine. 😆
It’s a great joy for me to see young people risen up to worship our Father , You guys are doing a great job across the world We must win the universe for Christ Jesus and impact our generation!
I hear this song every Sunday. At our church, we have fifteen minutes of time to connect with God and read the Bible and write your thoughts on your notebook. You can pray and stuff, basically you are praising Him silently. I hear this song during that time, and I may loose my focus on my prayer (lol), but this song helps me get to feel Him better then most other things.
I listen to this recording way too much ...I'm in awe of how much love is present in this worship leaders voice ...her heart is so broken for her Savior...I need Jesus...I need more of Him right this moment...I call from deep calling into deep...
Hallelujah!! Thank you God that you are close to the brokenhearted. I praise you because your hand is not too short to save neither is your ear deaf to hear us. Thank you for hearing the cries of your children, thank you for being our defender. You are such a good God.
Listening to this song from NYC, NY. Heard this song this past Saturday during a prayer night and was filled with an overflowing sense of peace. As someone who moved out-of-state recently for my first, full-time job, it hasn’t been easy keeping God at the top of my priorities. Living in such a loud and active city has made it even harder for me to be still and acknowledge my Maker. Being so far away from friends and family, it often feels like I’m in this fight alone and anxiety seems minutes away from drowning me. But, as I continue my walk with my Savior, I feel hopeful that I will one day be able to say with conviction that I truly entrust the entirety of my being to Abba Father. Thank you so much for this song and may we continue to praise and give glory to God! Fight the good fight, everyone!
Your music has really helped me reconnect and fix my priorities. It's not easy, faith wise, always being around faith; especially when your family is pastors/music ministers. I lost focus on what was important and kept going through the motions. However in the past few months I've found that I can't do it without god first and having Jesus live in me, for me and through me.
I live in Houston, Texas and saw this video on TH-cam. Many times as I worship the Lord with this song tears of joy and awe fill my eyes. She truly has an anointed voice to sing and worship the King of kings and Lord of lords!
Playing this from my sons bedside in acute rehab. Spinal cord injury and WAITING IN EXPECTATION OF THE MIRACLE!
Lori Carter Remember that healing comes in many forms and that God gets glory from us enduring trials! Pray for His perfect will to be done!
I'm from the US, but currently serving in El Salvador as a missionary for a year. I'm only 19, and this has been the longest time away from home. Culture shock, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and homesickness can sometimes get in the way of what I'm here to do, and when I realize it does, I feel guilty. Sometimes I don't understand why I'm here-- why has God has brought me here? He could have picked someone better, but He still uses me despite my insecurities and flaws. When I listen to this, "you pick up my pieces and put me back together", it makes me feel worthy again in God's eyes. This song has given me more strength, confidence, and made me feel so loved by our Creator. When I go and work with my kids here in El Salvador, listening to this song beforehand almost gives me new energy and reminds me that GOD is the one equipping me for this work, that I don't need to glue myself back together, but God puts the pieces back for me. Thank you.
Megan McKarns
Megan, you are God's best choice! God bless you for your perseverance and obedience to serve HIM there. At 19 years old I was very lost and it took me a long time to realize how much I needed the Lord in my life. God has us all in different places for HIS will and purpose, and everyday we pick up our cross and follow HIM. Thank you for reminding me that it's not always easy or comfortable......but no matter what HE is faithful, HE loves us, HE defends, HE goes before us, HE.......🙌❤️🙏 praying for you.
"When I thought I lost me you knew where I left me"........ powerful statement!
I lost my mum almost two months to cancer, she was 46 years old and such a lover of Christ. This song has helped me sooo much since she passed away, really lifted my head above the pain and helped me slowly heal. It's still a day by day process and my heart still aches that she isn't here, but I often get pictures of her dancing before the Lord and this song has opened my eyes and heart to receiving from Him.
Chloe Clements be strong and keep your faith. If she was a lover of Christ she is in a Paradise without sadness or pain now. Celebrate her life. I know loss can be hard and worse if we make it so. I'm praying for you today. Be blessed
Chloe Clements praying for you! I'm kinda teary after reading your comment! God bless! Stay strong in Christ.💖
Peace be upon your heart , i pray that you are able to feel God's love and strength in times you need it the most
God Bless you sister Chloe! God Bless you!:)
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. May you know that she is in heaven and no longer suffering.
This girls voice, brings me to tears every. time. Shes so talented.
This song saved me again. It brought me back to God.
This is my heart song. I am from South Africa, and this song makes me appreciate everything I have, and to thank God in good and bad times alike. I love you all.
I had a dream one night when I was going through quite alot of attack from enemy. A child was singing this beautiful note that can't really be sung by us and Jesus and some others were coming into a place with tables to eat and I was there. I was pretty beat down at the time as the enemy had been using shame on me and I just sat on the floor. When I looked up Jesus was sitting with me. God loves us and He is there for us always. Know that for truth and God bless and glory to God. Thanks and praises. He will always be there for you and stands with us through it all. Know that you are loved and cared for.
This song has me crying worshipping and smiling and laughing in my room, thank you!
jackie mensa , yes indeed AMEN
Hey! Upper room worship has really really blessed me! I was hanging out with my friend yesterday and we just turned on some worship music (a lot of which was from upper room :). We ended up spending about an hour and a half or two hours just dancing, laying on the floor, singing, and just overall having a blast in God's presence. It was awesome! No worship team, no fancy instruments, just youtube, each other, and the Holy Spirit. Thanks guys! You have been a real blessing :)
This song come to me in a perfect moment, my marriage is in a dark hole. But Jesus is my hope!
I have been in that place of brokenness. Caught in the briers on the hillside. Crying in pain and lost. Till God my Father, Jesus my Shepherd came after me. He heard my cry and untangled the briers and brought me home. He closed the emotional doors I was not able to close by myself. He restored me to wholeness. This song is it.
HEARING THIS FROM ZIMBABWE. ITS 2.35AM AND BARELY NOTICING ITS THIS LATE. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!
Just emerging from a loooooooooooooooong wilderness period. About 10 years of canceled work, terminated ministry and relationships abruptly ended. All I did was worship. And everything I went through was required for what I'm doing right now. God's way was better than mine, even when I didn't understand. He knew right where I was, and knew the riches he had created through trouble and sorrow. This song sings my soul right now. Praise Jesus, Lord of all!
this was so anointed. I bawled my eyes out just because his glory, his mercy and his faithfulness is beyond unfathomable! GOD CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE! WE have to stick to what we know!. May his name continue to be glorified. MAy we not settle for the bare minimum christianity, may we not settle for mediocrity because God is a god of BIG things...A God of GREAT THINGS!!
Thank you to whomever wrote the Lyrics to this song. It is totally my story at the moment. I thought id lost me and He knew where to find me. I was so broken 💔. I'm worshipping to this Beautiful Amazing song every morning. God is putting my pieces back together.
I was in so much emotional pain for the last 19months due to events in my life.But God has been beyond faithful and this song speaks to my heart which was broken in a million pieces.l love you daddy God so much.#Defender#Restorer Provider Healer Protector and my eternal father.Thank you for this angel you sent to sing and minister.....blessings abundantly in Jesus mighty name
Amen angel :) what a wonderful God we have x
😭😭😭 AMENNNN for your healing love💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥💃💃💃
God bless you hun ❤ I hope no matter what season you are in, in life, you feel God's love & warmth. He's with you always.
God is live Hope live person live love hi is live
God bless you si much
Jewel, I pray for complete restoration for you in Jesus name. Take heart, and never give up.
I'm adding the words to this song, because they are so powerful...see below:
You go before I know
That You've even gone to win my war
You come back with the head of my enemy
You come back and You call it my victory
You go before I know
That You've even gone to win my war
Your love becomes my greatest defense
It leads me from the dry wilderness
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
And all I did was bow down
And all I did was stay still
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
You know before I do
Where my heart can seek to find Your truth
Your mercy is the shade I'm living in
You restore my faith and hope again
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
And all I did was bow down
And all I did was stay still
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better thisAnd hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
[Spoken]
Every time
This happens every time
Every time I fall apart
You pick up the pieces and make them beautiful
Every time, every time
This always happens, always happens
Every time
Not just one time, not just a few times
Every time, every time
Every time
(Bridge)
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
Every time, You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
Cause when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better this way
So much better
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better this way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better Your way
They are!
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Upper Room thank you so much for this...I already had put it in there for one of my family members...many blessings to you all!
Upper Room thank you dor the info, but I don't see a button saying cc...could you please helo me with that
I found it...thank you upper room...it was at the top eight corner!
Sandra Herrington amen amen amen.
[Verse 1]
You go before I know
That You've even gone to win my war
You come back with the head of my enemy
You come back and You call it my victory
[Verse 2]
You go before I know
That You've even gone to win my war
Your love becomes my greatest defense
It leads me from the dry wilderness
[Pre-Chorus]
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
And all I did was bow down
And all I did was stay still
[Chorus 1]
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
[Verse 3]
You know before I do
Where my heart can seek to find Your truth
Your mercy is the shade I'm living in
You restore my faith and hope again
[Pre-Chorus]
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
And all I did was bow down
And all I did was stay still
[Chorus 1]
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
[Interlude]
[Bridge]
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
"So much better Your way" -- I needed to be reminded of this. Thank you!!
Its 3:46 am.. march 21 2020 i cant sleep just wanted to start worshipping feeling it right now..
I was struggling to find confidence in myself when it came to school and exams. I heard this song and God reminded me that he fought the battle for me before I knew there was a battle to be fought.
My heart has a Great defender.❤ How amazing is that?😭❤
"You come back with the head of my enemy/ you come back and called it my victory" 😫 one of my favorite lines 🤧
I literally felt God putting back together as I was worshiping God to this song ❤🙏⚓🔥💕💕
I cry every time she sings He pickup all my pieces cuz only Lord knows I was shattered and only Jesus could put me back together…
Hey guys. I'm a student from South Africa and I just want to say you're chanel has been speaking to my spirit for the longest time. This song has taken me through some dark moments and reminded me of who God is and the power of honoring God in the wilderness. I love you guys. Blessed.
I'm a living testimony of Gods Grace and Glorious Mercy and unfailing Love.
God bless Rita Springer for writing this song!! Her heart leads us to pure worship!!
Heard this for the first time last night. Haven't recovered since. Must have sung it almost 20 times in the past 24 hours. Beautiful song!
Every time, this happens every time. Every time I fall apart, you pick up the pieces and make them beautiful. THIS RIGHT HERE!!!
Not just one time, not just a few times. Every time.
My anthem song right now. God is my Defender! When we don’t see Him working, He is working!
You know this song kinda of saved me too, I slipped away from the faith, blamed everyone for my failings even the church. I decided to go back to church to see if I could get that fire back and our worship team sang this song, first time I heard it this year 2019 and it brought me back. The Lord knows what we need at the right time
Hallelujah. You have saved me so much better your way 😭😭❤️. Watching from Zimbabwe
from Pakistan 😁 love the song keep growing more in Christ 💪👏
man the first time I heard this, I wasnt getting along with my siblings, but when the part came "when i thought i lost me you knew where I left me" I started crying and I couldent sing because of Gods love and forgivness
He’s picked up all my pieces so many times. He ALWAYS picked them up and puts me back together for His glory.
Lyrics
You go before I know that You've even gone to win my war
You come back with the head of my enemy
You come back and You call it my victory, oh
You go before I know that You've even gone to win my war
Your love becomes my greatest defense
It leads me from the dry wilderness
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
All I did was bow down
All I did was stay still
Hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your [this] way
Hallelujah, great Defender
So much better Your [this] way
You know before I do where my heart can seek to find Your Truth
Your mercy is the shade I'm living in
You restore my faith in hope again
When I thought I lost me, You knew where I left me
You reintroduce me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces, put me back together
You are the Defender of my heart
Love the authentic worship!
This worship song got me through my last week of a 40 day Fast I recently did. The Spirit of God was so tangible to me as I listened and worship together with this video. Thank you so much ♥️
You pick up all my pieces and put me back together. Amen
My grandma past away I cried so much we played this at her funeral and I can only imagine. I miss her so much
My favorite thing to do is listen to these types of songs and read all the great things Jesus our lord and savior has done for people all around the world. ❤️ Jesus is so great
Love the truth of this song! While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. He was disarming my enemy which was sin keeping me from him. He literally cut off the power of sin, the head of sin. His way, his defense is so much better than my way. He saw me before I was even formed. He knew me before I was even known by anybody else. Jesus thank you for the Cross!
Abbie has got an amazing voice and a genuine heart of worships that everyone wants to see in a worship leader!
Watching from South Africa and I can't stop!
This song ministers to me at a totally different level. Playing on repeat. Thanks Upper Room!
I always feel like crying whenever I listen to this. Life can get very overwhelming at times but God alone keeps me alive and picks up all my pieces. This song is seriously so beautiful and powerful.
I’ve probably watched this over a hundred times in the past several days
Hi)I'm watching from Lviv, Ukraine and I'm so blessed!!!!!! This is so powerful!!! The Holy Spirit touches me through your every song and every voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best version👏🏽🙌🏽
that bridge is ministering to me, "When i lost me...picked up all my pieces...you are the defender of my heart"
Jesus your people worships you all over the world
I can listen to this all day. I relate to every word she says. Makes me fall in love with Jesus, because i realize that he is the defender of my heart!!!! Please keep posting
My God...so moving. Thank you, LORD.
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
Wow, she sings this song like SHE wrote it! Beautiful!
Thank you Upper Room for stepping out and radically loving Jesus!
Every single word in this song was literally written for me. it takes me places whenever I listen to it. Thank you Lord Jesus for being my defender. It's always so much better your way
I got so lost in all my problems but that's when you reintroduced me to your love and put me back together. JESUS I love YOU for being my defender!!!!!!
put this song on a loop........I'm chopping onions..lol SOOOO beautiful
New York! Stay humble don’t change! 💜
I'm watching from Redding Ca. The heart of worship is the only thing saving my life right now
I can’t count how many times I have listened to this song already. This is so profound. Jesus you are loved!
" all power in heaven and on earth belongs to me" - JESUS. He is worthy to trust
We just sang this song last night as i was invited to share my testimony in a youth group. This song has blessed me, Jesus is my defender! From the time i was a drunken-drug addict and a glue-sniffer he has protected me, God came to my rescue and introduced me to His love...thank you Upper Room, watching from the Philippines...
Praise God . All we will do forever and ever is Worship God Most High in the Holy City, New Jerusalem.
Thanks for sharing it . There are many that need to read this testimony
This song makes me dance in the spirit like a professional and giving all the praise to abba 😙😢😢
JESUS is the only one who can truly give me PEACE and GENUINE LOVE..My greatest love and defender. So much better your way Lord.
Hey guys im watching from Poland, im a worship l/musician from here.. its a joy to my heart to see an atmosphere like this, i absolutely love your hearts and what you do.. keep it up please :)
I have listened to this song multiple times a day for the last month, since I was first taught it in church. I have never had a song so perfectly sum up just how beautifully Jesus has rescued me from sin and death in my life.
This song is a romantic song , His love doesn’t compare. I can completely relate to these lyrics.
I feel lost and listening to this song reminds me that I’m never lost when I’m walking with God cause he will never let me walk alone I love just being with him and feeling his presence
Watching from Côte d'Ivoire (West African country ) God bless u i love what you guys are doing for God's glory .please continue !
Tears . I feel my pain and inner exhaustion. He is the God who is close to the broken. I am not usually emotionally aware of my brokenness. It’s more of an intellectual understanding. Crumbling into pieces and it’s safe and it’s okay. I know it’s always safe to fall apart and be okay with Jesus. Oh Holy Spirit of God. Praise your Holy Name.
it's so much better this way❤️
I thank God for this song as God is realigning me. This song is exactly what God is doing in me on this season in my heart. I listen to this song everyday. A true testimony this song is.
Definitely needed hearing this at this season in my life. The Lord says His victory is ours ❤ from Cape Town South Africa
Watching this from Brazil.
Just came back to Christ after almost 3 years in a very deep faith crysis.
God bless you guys for producing these videos, they are my go-to during the week, when my heart starts burning to worship again and again. Lots of these views are mine. 😆
It’s a great joy for me to see young people risen up to worship our Father ,
You guys are doing a great job across the world
We must win the universe for Christ Jesus and impact our generation!
In love with this song 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
If I had a private plane I be there on a Sunday no lie!....🙏🏼😂
You come back and you called it my victory 💚 Claiming this !
I hear this song every Sunday. At our church, we have fifteen minutes of time to connect with God and read the Bible and write your thoughts on your notebook. You can pray and stuff, basically you are praising Him silently. I hear this song during that time, and I may loose my focus on my prayer (lol), but this song helps me get to feel Him better then most other things.
She has such a beautiful voice! It's so inspiring to listen to her sing. This is my favorite performance of this song 💖💖💖
The purity of this woman of God and her voice absolutely radiates through every note. What a blessing. Keep em coming Lord Jesus!!
I listen to this recording way too much ...I'm in awe of how much love is present in this worship leaders voice ...her heart is so broken for her Savior...I need Jesus...I need more of Him right this moment...I call from deep calling into deep...
This song is my comforter it makes me hold on to his word what a wonderful God we serve!
*Wow. This gives us chills every single time we listen! So powerful!*
I JUST LOVE THIS SONG AND CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD - YOU HAVE SAVED ME SO MUCH BETTER YOUR WAY!!! THANK YOU JESUS!
Hallelujah!!
Thank you God that you are close to the brokenhearted. I praise you because your hand is not too short to save neither is your ear deaf to hear us. Thank you for hearing the cries of your children, thank you for being our defender. You are such a good God.
I'm watching from Hamilton Canada.
I love your music and live streams.
Thank you
Listening to this song from NYC, NY.
Heard this song this past Saturday during a prayer night and was filled with an overflowing sense of peace. As someone who moved out-of-state recently for my first, full-time job, it hasn’t been easy keeping God at the top of my priorities. Living in such a loud and active city has made it even harder for me to be still and acknowledge my Maker. Being so far away from friends and family, it often feels like I’m in this fight alone and anxiety seems minutes away from drowning me. But, as I continue my walk with my Savior, I feel hopeful that I will one day be able to say with conviction that I truly entrust the entirety of my being to Abba Father.
Thank you so much for this song and may we continue to praise and give glory to God! Fight the good fight, everyone!
The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease.
Lamentations 3:22
2019.october.He is defender.Great Defender. 🎉
Hallelujah you have saved me, so much better your way...
his way is better than ours
You are my defender.
Amen! So much better His way 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Your music has really helped me reconnect and fix my priorities. It's not easy, faith wise, always being around faith; especially when your family is pastors/music ministers. I lost focus on what was important and kept going through the motions. However in the past few months I've found that I can't do it without god first and having Jesus live in me, for me and through me.
Hey guys, just added lyrics!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Upper Room oh God bless you all for this!! So helpful
This song ministers to me so much! Thanks for covering it and putting it up here!
Looking forward to seeing ppl's comments again.. Bless you all!
God bless you all
Watching from Kazakhstan! Love it!!!
TBP brought me here. GOD gives when things are truly needed!! Thank you!!
I live in Houston, Texas and saw this video on TH-cam. Many times as I worship the Lord with this song tears of joy and awe fill my eyes. She truly has an anointed voice to sing and worship the King of kings and Lord of lords!
Picked up all my pieces and put me back together!! Wow. Thank you Lord