MercyMe - Homesick Lyrics






You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now





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  1. L.... R....

    Amen. I want to come home Jesus. Please come get me soon.

  2. S.... ....

    Missing my dad.  7 years but seems like yesterday.

  3. M.... J....

    Just went to a funeral today and kept thinking of this song.

  4. s.... ....

    This one made me cry..I am sooo homesick to be with my Father. But I know He has work for me here and I want to do what He needs me to do before I get to go home.

  5. G.... P....

    homesick here, to0..

  6. A.... N....

    wow amen

  7. V.... S....

    lord help me i dont understand ur ways

  8. F.... T....

    BEAUTIFUL Song😀. After my mom Past away I listened to this song All👈💜 the time.

  9. V.... L....

    I wish you the BEST IN LIFE IT HAS BEN A WONDERFUL

  10. B.... M....

    i lost everything. My home and family. I am homesick.

  11. B.... K....

    I heard this song after my brother died unexpectedly. I'm homesick .

  12. J.... A....

    Forever

  13. M.... L....

    my grandma's funeral was today and this song played at least 3 times it helps me to remember all the good times and that I have God to go to anytime and I'm ready to go when he is ready to take me

  14. A.... J....

    This song gives me so much comfort. I just lost my father to suicide yesterday 3/26/17. Its unbelievable how the Lord works in mysterious ways. This will be playing at his memorial.

  15. L.... A....

    I lost a Cousin on his 1 month birthday. I never got to hold him or see him in real life

  16. l.... ....

    the night of January 27th my whole world changed when God chose to call one of my best friends home to be with him. I have referenced, played and sang this song more times than I cam count since that night. It says exactly what I have yet to be able to put into words.

  17. D.... B....

    I lost my son and 3 months later my mom.  Then I lost another son and uncle. All with in a year.  They have left me  here and I WILL meet them again in Heaven.  The loss is so great but...I miss them and will soon go home to be with them once again, with no pain.

  18. B.... B....

    My Lisa went home to be with God on May 7 2016.Im missing her tonight.God is everthing!

  19. J.... K....

    this song makes me cry so much and i lost my brother at his birth he died and ain't lyinng

  20. c.... v....

    I FELL HOMESICK ALWAYS AND WANT TO BE WITH MY LORD N NOT SUFFER ALL THE PAIN I SUFFER HERE WITH NOONE REALLY CARING BOUT ME BUT MY LORD

  21. C.... B....

    Beautiful

  22. B.... C....

    1.24.16😭💙💙 mommy loves you and misses you both very very much. its been almost a year since mommy lost her little miracle babies. now I suffer from the pain of losing you. I know you have been watching over me and wrapping your wings around me and your siblings but it was mommy's job to protect you guys and her body had failed you both. I am sorry. not a day goes by where I don't miss you guys. I hope pops and everyone I love is watching over you guys and holding you guys there until mommy can come be with you. I love you both. 1.24.16 the day I lost you both.

  23. V.... F....

    October 10th, 1997 a baby boy was born and took on the name Conor, November 4th 2016, that baby boy who was 19 died, but this video helped me overcome my sorrow and mourning for my older brother. Everyone who has lost an important person in their life may you find peace in your mind, God Provides.

  24. p.... s....

    I had this played for my mother's funeral. I first heard it many years ago when a friend's 10 year old daughter was struck and killed by a car. I will tear up for the rest of the days the Lord allows me to have here whenever I hear this song. I know I'll see them again one day when the Lord calls me home and it's going to be an incredible reunion!

  25. A.... M....

    I lost my cousin in a car axadint an I'm 9 she was the closest person to me an I cry every night an my aunt died I'm still sad it's been a year an 29 days

    A.... M....

    Annabelle Mcadams I'll pray for you to get through listen to diamonds it has helped me in the past

  26. J.... D....

    this song has two meanings for me right now because my dad passed away yesterday and I am in California and my home state is Colorado I am getting ready to head out there for my dad's funeral. The second meaning is what the song is meant for.

  27. N.... T....

    been feeling this since my grandmother passed in April 2015

  28. M.... T....

    Missing my momma who went home to Jesus almost 5 years ago...

  29. E.... H....

    I lost my sister December 8 2015 and its tough

  30. M.... V....

    Brings tears every time....this song has brought me out of not understanding God's way and why loved one's leave far to soon....I can't wait to be home🙌

  31. K.... K....

    i was cring the whole time because my grandpa passed

  32. D.... G....

    As Each day passes. And the news only gets worse by the minute. The insanity being forced upon us by a corrupt and unjust world system. It just reminds me more and more of just how much worse its going to get. But Thankful that I know As this song states. This is Not my home. So I dont have anything to worry about. I know who my Lord and Saviour is.

  33. C.... D....

    My dad died 10 months ago I miss him so bad

  34. M.... R....

    thinking of my daddy went to be with the Lord 25yrs this week 😓 daddy your always will be in my mind and forever in my heart!! ❤ te amo mucho!!! ❤

  35. r.... ....

    i SANG THIS SONG AT MY DAUGHTERS FUNERAL SEVERAL YEARS AGO. GOD GAVE ME PEACE AND REST AND I GOT THROUGH IT AS A TRIBUTE TO HER. NOW I AM JUST WAITING ON THE LORD WHEN HE IS READY I AM!!!

  36. C.... S....

    my dad is gone to be with the Lord and now my mom has join him and we will be putting her to rest and I am so sad and all I can hear when I think of her are her words just like my dads words and it feels like she still speaks to me and when I hear a surten song it touches my mind and heart and I will never forget them and their love for me.

  37. G.... P....

    i miss you grandma

  38. C.... M....

    Wonderful song by Mercy Me.  One day I will be reunited with the mother that abandoned her 3 children 48 years ago.

  39. D.... G....

    Lost Both a Baby Girl at Birth. and Later..Her mom...My Wife. I Lost a Step Daughter. several people i was Friends with. Unfortunately. Dying is part of Living. and will continue to be so. Until the Day the Lord Returns and sets all things straight..and we no longer have to deal with it. All I can say for all those who have lost a loved one...YES...It Does take time to get past the hurt. But its only with our faith and trust in Jesus to make it. Life is about to get even harder in the coming days. we are going to see alot more death and betrayal which will pale in comparison to what weve been through so far. so hang on folks. you havent seen or experinced anything yet...Stay Strong. And Keep your faith and trust in Jesus..Who is our Rock Fortress and Salvation.

    D.... G....

    So sorry for your losses. If it helps, my friend runs an organization for parents dealing with child loss. Doesn't matter how long ago the loss was. All are welcome. May it be a blessing to you.

    Perfectjoyministries.com

    D.... G....

    thank you. yeah it took some time to get over all that. But Faith in God was what got me thru it

    D.... G....

    d graham + I remember my dad calling me, and telling me that my aunt had died. She was suffering from really bad arthritis, crippling arthritis! Then every time I turned around someone was passing! From 2006 after my dad told me that, I lost 13 people in my family, and my husband's family. This included my dad, two brother-in-laws, and my husband! Not to mention so many friends during this time! This song really hits home! You think I would be past some of it, sometimes I find myself myself thinking of someone and I realize they're no longer here! You are so right; when you say that things will get worse. I cannot wait to go home!! If home's where my heart is.. then I'm out of place!!!
    Signed: Home sick :(

    D.... G....

    Thank You Lanie. WOW. And I thought I had gone thru alot. God Bless you. That he provides the strength and the will to endure through so many losses. BUT In the end. God willing you will see them again in a better place and time.

    D.... G....

    d graham I read what you wrote. That was your testimony! I know where you're going! All you have to do is believe what happened at that cross! A love unconditional, but you already knew that! I'll see you when we get there. Look me up my friend! I'll be fishing with my husband, and eating cheeseburgers with my dad! I can't wait to see Jesus!

  40. s.... f....

    My dad passed away three years ago and the pain still feels like it was yesterday...."Don't know how to handle the pain as the days pass by..."  they say time will heal it but that is so not true ....."As times passes by, I missing him a lot".....Hope to see you one day ...:(

    s.... f....

    I know exactly how you feel I lost my mama 3 years ago

  41. R.... W....

    my cousin passed two years ago he was 33 love and miss you cuz

  42. R.... M....

    Rip grandma. I really wish we could have had a relationship before it was too late ❤️

  43. A.... N....

    GOD BLESS THE WORLD

  44. R.... G....

    such a touching song 😢

  45. C.... F....

    Miss my dad and my daughter Alli every single day,

  46. S.... M....

    I miss my husband so very much! He passed away 11 months ago. he was still so young. I can't wait to follow him. this is a very good and comforting sond.

    S.... M....

    A bit shocked when I saw this one. Your husband must be so proud of you now and God will show you lots of good things in the future. God bless you. Greetings from Bali :)

    S.... M....

    I lost my wife almost 9 months ago and I know exactly how you feel. I pray each night that God would take me home and wake disappointed when I am still here. I am so homesick for heaven. Don't let this persons words discourage you. You are not alone in feeling this way. There is nothing with feeling this way. You and I are in an exclusive club that we don't want to belong to. The club of people who have lost a spouse unless you gone through the sorrow and pain that we have you don't understand. I understand. Another song I listen to is I will Arise and also 10000 reasons

    S.... M....

    +Jon Bourner You...Me...Us..We all are stiill here for a reason...Ultimately to Glorify God in our faith as his witnesses. Remember...HE. knows your pain. Hes been there and experinced it when his friend Lazurus died. Then He Too experinced Death first hand. and in the end. Rose from the Grave. assurung us ( His followers) of that same victory. All we have to do.As Paul pointed out..is to endure until the end. God has a design and a purpose for all of us. we just have to hang on and continue to trust him.

  47. R.... D....

    my husband passed away on friday August 12th I miss him so much

    R.... D....

    Regina, I am totally blown away by your comment. You see, my brother died on Friday, August 11, 1978. Also, I lost my wife this past December. You miss your husband and I miss my wife. If you want to talk, please let me know and I will provide contact information. Maybe we can get through this by talking to each other.

  48. P.... K....

    missing mom 5-15 -15😥😇

  49. A.... R....

    This is one amazing song, We played this for my father I MISS YOU DADDY, LOVE YOU SO MUCH #oneheartbrokendaughter

  50. S.... F....

    missing my daughter Cassie went to be with God 14 months ago. Love you baby

  51. D.... K....

    Such a comforting song after losing my father in December❤

  52. p.... w....

    i am so sorry for all of our losses, and for how bad things are getting with all the killing. Lord help us all.

  53. J.... A....

    every day im homsick.. but never give up.

  54. L.... L....

    This song touch my heart <3

  55. P.... Q....

    When I first heard this song several years, I loved it instantly!!! Now, it means so much more than back then. My precious mother passed away May 26, 2016. I miss her so very much!!!

  56. C.... D....

    my cousin's 19year old passed 2months ago

  57. p.... a....

    I'm so looking forward to 1 Thess. 4:15-17

  58. D.... S....

    the love of my life was taken from me so young , I take comfort in knowing that even if I'm very old when I die he will know me , because in heaven we are made new :)

  59. A.... S....

    Rest in PARADISE Trevor❤️❤️❤️

  60. P.... K....

    Missing my mom who went home to heaven on May 9th. We played this song at her memorial service. Beautiful Song

  61. A.... M....

    missing my big sister died when she was five years old and I was two. this song played at her funeral and just feeling like I am going on empty

    A.... M....

    Angelina Mallott I f u don't mind me asking how did she pass

  62. J.... O....

    This is One of the most moving , inspiring songs ever written.. I heard it live back when Bart introduced it on the Michael w. Smith tour.... a shooting star went across the sky behind the open stage. How can you ever doubt, That God, is Alive, and standing right beside us.  Jesus said. Fear Not.. the only thing to fear, is what can destroy your soul.. God's got the rest..

  63. S.... Z....

    Missing my mom, who went home about 18 months ago.

    S.... Z....

    Same. RIP To your mom and mine.❤️

  64. B.... ....

    My eyes started to tear up

  65. N.... R....

    when I here this song. it makes me think of my dad who passed. but there is always a blessing in dark and sad times its what you do with it. Paris be to God my lord and savior

  66. R.... P....

    Missing my mom on mother's day. Lost her dec 9, 2011

  67. A.... ....

    Many days I find myself so homesick. This world is not our home. Praise the Lord, for I am saved and one day I will be home with him.

  68. D.... o....

    just lost my brother and this song really touched me. thank you MercyMe.

  69. B.... R....

    absolutely beautiful. chills

  70. A.... P....

    we are all homesick for heaven, to see Jesus the one who loved us and give His life for us, and all our loved ones.

  71. C.... C....

    Its about wanting God not someone else.

  72. C.... ....

    This was played at my nieces funeral. She was 29. Love her.

  73. J.... N....

    Wow very touching song may God bless mercy me!!!

  74. Y.... P....

    I miss my grandmother :( 3 months I'm not called my grandmother I miss her so much I'm still crying from now :( I miss you so mung grandma

  75. M.... N....

    I love this song! A lady sang this song at my cousin's funeral, its a very touching song.

  76. C.... W....

    I close my eyes and I see your face lord

  77. W.... ....

    This is an amazing Song .

  78. S.... W....

    King James Bible
    For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

  79. S.... W....

    John 16:33
    "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

  80. S.... W....

    Fear not those who can kill the flesh, but those who kill your soul!
    King James Bible
    Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

  81. r.... o....

    My sister died suddenly On 12-15-15 she was only 54 and I am having a VERY hard time Lord please help me.

    r.... o....

    I'm praying that God will pour His love over you and your family and friends of your sister. I pray that you will look to Him in this difficult time and know that He will get you through this, be reminded of 'footprints in the sand'. Rest in the knowledge that one day, there will be no tears, crying or pain. For now, allow yourself to grieve ❤️

    r.... o....

    +regina oakes May God comfort and heal you, in Jesus' name!

    r.... o....

    Regina, I weep inside when I see something like this. Please know my wonderful wife died in December. She was only 59 so I can honestly say I know what you're facing. If you want someone to talk to, let me know.

    r.... o....

    Hello, I'm Donald. I am fascinated with the name you're using. You are doing a great job sending out replies and helping those who are hurting. God bless you and your ministry.

  82. P.... S....

    AMAZING SONG

  83. J.... L....

    Such a beautiful song and thats where I am at the moment!

  84. H.... C....

    I'm only 14 and my brother passed away only at 19..I miss him so much

    H.... C....

    +Harleigh Colvin Sorry, dear. May you feel peace in Jesus' name!

    H.... C....

    He's in a better place now and he's your angle

    H.... C....

    lm so sorry,

  85. L.... L....

    Very touching song! Please here my prayers Lord!

  86. G.... R....

    Am crying while listing this song 😢😢😢😢😢!!!!!!! sometimes all we have left is tears.

  87. C.... ....

    This was played at my nieces funeral.

  88. B.... H....

    “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” C.S. Lewis

    B.... H....

    Perfectly said an wonderful song Amen my brother's and sister's. SHALOM

    B.... H....

    +Brian Hah Thanks!

  89. S.... B....

    this really hits home for me because in the last 5 years I have lost a few people who ment a lot to me

  90. K.... L....

    awesome song had my arms up and my heart big

  91. J.... d....

    Thank you for posting this.  www.JesusReallyDoesLoveYou.com

  92. J.... E....

    my mom passed away Feb 24, 2012. my nephew passed away May 25, 2012. and my grandma passed away April 26, 2013. i am missing them all so much tonight. definitely feeling homesick. :(

    J.... E....

    I'm sorry for your loss I know it's hard without 2 family members lost two grandpas

    J.... E....

    +Jessica Engum My you find comfort and peace, in Jesus' name!

  93. A.... M....

    I miss my mom this was a song I listened to all day after I found out she died 😖😪😢😭😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

    A.... M....

    l am so sorry.

  94. c.... k....

    Great song for those hurting.

  95. K.... A....

    played this at my mothers home going service, how I miss you so much momma. Until we meet again.

    K.... A....

    My great grandpa passed away the 25th of September and we had his funeral today and they played this along with Amazing Grace and Silver wings. I will miss you forever great grandpa

    K.... A....

    Maranda, my name is Donald. I think I have good news for you.  You said you would miss your great grandfather forever. No, you will not miss him forever. You will see him again in Heaven. You will see your great grandfather in heaven and I will see my wife there as well. My bride of 28 years died in December. Not only that, I will indeed see all of you in heaven one day. You see, I have been totally blind since birth. I hope my comments have been helpful to you and anyone else who reads them. I want to provide encouragement as I know Zig Ziglar would have done.

  96. m.... l....

    This helps us down here better understand that this is just a short journey of wordly obstacles we will surpass with HIM as our focus to be with HIM permanently.  Too bad the worldly do not know this?  Maybe,  these lyrics will help them??  Thank you for the great reminder here.

  97. S.... ....

    I miss my niece. I miss her dearly.

  98. D.... G....

    I have my own radio show where I play Contemporary Christian Music of all types.  Although the song talks about someone who has passed on I have also dedicated it to all the troops overseas who miss their loved ones back at home.  I will be using it this Memorial Day too.

    D.... G....

    what radio station do you work on

    D.... G....

    KFOK 95.1 FM in Georgetown, Ca

    D.... G....

    awwwwww God bless you for thinking of our troops!!!!

    D.... G....

    You are very welcome.

  99. T.... C....

    I will be with my Jerid soon. I love you and miss you son!

  100. G.... T....

    I DON'T HOW MANY TIMES I LISTEN THIS VIDEO, IT ALWAYS TOUCH MY HEART AND MY EYES ARE WET WITH TEARS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT  AND FOR INSPIRING ALL BELIEVER IN JESUS. GOD BLESS YOU.!!