Ek Glo en Bely by Sandy Rock — cover artwork

Ek Glo en Bely

Scripture: Romans 10:8–17; Deuteronomy 30:11–14. Ek Glo en Bely begins with a burden carried in silence and the shame that makes asking for help difficult. This is the situation voiced by the lyrics, not a claim that faith requires us to hide our struggle. The turning point comes through hearing about Jesus: the risen One who forgives. The…

About This Song

Ek Glo en Bely begins with a burden carried in silence and the shame that makes asking for help difficult. This is the situation voiced by the lyrics, not a claim that faith requires us to hide our struggle. The turning point comes through hearing about Jesus: the risen One who forgives.

The inspiration is Romans 10:8, where Paul draws on Deuteronomy's language of the word being near, in the mouth and in the heart. This song follows that thought into Romans 10:9–10, concentrating on the response to the message: believing that God raised Jesus from the dead and confessing Him as Lord.

“My hart sê ja, my mond sing saam” brings those two responses together. The heart receives the good news; the mouth gives voice to faith. The second verse turns the message heard into a song of praise, while the bridge moves from “I” to “us,” inviting others to join the confession that Jesus is Lord.

Its joyful declaration is not a test of how loudly or confidently someone can speak. Nor does confessing Jesus earn the forgiveness He gives. The song celebrates grace received through faith: shame need not keep us silent, and the good news we have heard can become words of trust, gratitude and shared worship.

Devotional

Read Romans 10:8–17 and Deuteronomy 30:11–14.

Shame often tells us to carry our burdens alone. It can make another request for help feel impossible. The opening of this song gives that silence a voice, then introduces a different message: Jesus lives, and He forgives.

Romans 10 places hearing at the heart of this change. Paul asks how people can believe in One of whom they have not heard, and says that faith comes through hearing the message about Christ. We do not have to manufacture good news from our own feelings. We receive the announcement of what God has done in Jesus.

In verse 8, the word is near—in the mouth and in the heart. Verses 9–10 describe faith in the God who raised Jesus from the dead and confession of Jesus as Lord. The song answers, “My heart says yes, my mouth sings along.” This is more than agreeing with an idea. It is entrusting ourselves to the risen Lord and acknowledging that we belong to Him.

Confession is not a performance. A hesitant prayer is not less sincere because the voice trembles, and a strong voice does not make empty words true. Heart and mouth are joined in an honest response to Christ. Salvation rests on Him, not on our ability to sound convincing.

The bridge widens the invitation: there is grace for you and for me. Romans 10:12–13 speaks of the same Lord being generous to all who call on Him. The message that reaches one person is good news to share with another—not as a boast about our goodness, but as testimony to His mercy.

Reflect: Is shame keeping you from asking for help or speaking honestly to God? Bring one burden into prayer today. If appropriate, share it with a trustworthy person who can pray with you. Let your confession be simple and sincere: Jesus is Lord; He is risen; my hope is in Him.

Prayer: Risen Lord Jesus, thank You that Your grace meets us in our need. Forgive our sin and help us stop hiding behind shame. Open our hearts to Your good news and give us honest words of faith. Let what we believe shape what we say and how we live, and help us share Your mercy with others. Amen.

Lees in Afrikaans

Lees Romeine 10:8–17 en Deuteronomium 30:11–14.

Skaamte sê dikwels dat ons ons laste alleen moet dra. Dit kan voel asof ons nie nóg ’n keer vir hulp mag vra nie. Die begin van hierdie lied gee woorde aan daardie stilte, maar bring dan ’n ander boodskap: Jesus leef, en Hy vergeef.

In Romeine 10 speel hoor ’n belangrike rol in hierdie verandering. Paulus vra hoe mense kan glo in Hom van wie hulle nie gehoor het nie, en verduidelik dat geloof kom deur die boodskap oor Christus te hoor. Ons hoef nie goeie nuus uit ons eie gevoelens te probeer skep nie. Ons ontvang die boodskap van wat God in Jesus gedoen het.

In vers 8 is die woord naby—in die mond en in die hart. Verse 9–10 beskryf geloof in die God wat Jesus uit die dood opgewek het en die belydenis dat Jesus Here is. Die lied antwoord: “My hart sê ja, my mond sing saam.” Dit is meer as om met ’n gedagte saam te stem. Dit is om onsself aan die opgestane Here toe te vertrou en te erken dat ons aan Hom behoort.

Belydenis is nie ’n vertoning nie. ’n Huiwerige gebed is nie minder opreg omdat die stem bewe nie, en ’n sterk stem maak leë woorde nie waar nie. Hart en mond kom saam in ’n eerlike antwoord op Christus. Ons redding rus op Hom, nie op ons vermoë om oortuigend te klink nie.

Die brug maak die uitnodiging wyer: daar is genade vir jou en vir my. Romeine 10:12–13 vertel van dieselfde Here wat ryk is in genade teenoor almal wat Hom aanroep. Die boodskap wat een mens bereik, is goeie nuus om met ’n ander te deel—nie om oor ons eie goedheid te spog nie, maar om van Sy ontferming te getuig.

Dink hieroor: Hou skaamte jou terug om hulp te vra of eerlik met God te praat? Bring vandag een las na Hom in gebed. Deel dit, waar gepas, met iemand wat jy vertrou en wat saam met jou kan bid. Laat jou belydenis eenvoudig en opreg wees: Jesus is Here; Hy het opgestaan; my hoop is op Hom.

Gebed: Opgestane Here Jesus, dankie dat U genade ons in ons nood ontmoet. Vergeef ons sonde en help ons om nie langer agter skaamte weg te kruip nie. Maak ons harte oop vir U goeie nuus en gee ons eerlike geloofswoorde. Laat wat ons glo, vorm gee aan wat ons sê en hoe ons leef, en help ons om U ontferming met ander te deel. Amen.

Lirieke

[Kort instrumentale inleiding]

[Vers 1]
Ek het die las alleen gedra,
Te skaam om weer vir hulp te vra.
Toe hoor ek van die Een wat leef,
Van Jesus wat my skuld vergeef.

[Refrein]
Ek glo en bely:
Jesus leef, Hy maak my vry!
My hart sê ja, my mond sing saam:
Daar is redding in sy Naam!
Die Woord is naby, hier by my.
Ek glo en bely!

[Kort kitaaroorgang]

[Vers 2]
Die boodskap wat ek nou ontvang,
Word op my lippe lofgesang.
Sy liefde het my aangeraak,
Sy waarheid het my vrygemaak.

[Refrein]
Ek glo en bely:
Jesus leef, Hy maak my vry!
My hart sê ja, my mond sing saam:
Daar is redding in sy Naam!
Die Woord is naby, hier by my.
Ek glo en bely!

[Brug — Sagter, bou geleidelik]
Jesus is Here, Hy het opgestaan!
Jesus is Here, die dood is verslaan!
Laat ons dit glo, laat ons dit bely:
Daar is genade vir jou en vir my!

[Laaste refrein — Volle orkes, warm harmonieë]
Ek glo en bely:
Jesus leef, Hy maak my vry!
My hart sê ja, my mond sing saam:
Daar is redding in sy Naam!
Die Woord is naby, hier by my.
Ek glo en bely!

[Slot — Ritmies en beslis]
My hart sê ja, my mond sing saam:
Daar is redding in sy Naam!
Ek glo en bely:
Jesus leef, Hy maak my vry!
Akkoordkaart
Voorgestelde akkoordverwerking — nie ’n transkripsie van die opname nie.
Voorgestelde toonsoort: G majeur. Voorgestelde maatsoort: 4/4.
Die opname se toonsoort, tempo en maatsoort is onbevestig.
Elke akkoordgroep pas by ’n voorgestelde sangfrase; pas die wisselings by die melodie aan.

[Kort instrumentale inleiding / Kort kitaaroorgang]
G | D | Em7 | Cadd9

[Vers 1 / Vers 2]
G | D/F#
Em7 | Cadd9
G/B | Cadd9
Am7 | D

[Refrein / Laaste refrein]
G | D
Em7 | Cadd9
G/B | D
Cadd9 | D
Em7 | Cadd9
D | G

[Brug — Sagter, bou geleidelik]
Em7 | Cadd9
G | D
Em7 | Cadd9
Am7 | D
Begin sag en bou geleidelik na die laaste refrein.

[Slot — Ritmies en beslis]
G/B | D
Cadd9 | D
Em7 | Cadd9
D | G
Eindig saam op die laaste G-akkoord.

Credits: Music and lyrics: Sandy Rock · Singing & vocals: Blacky19 · Producer: Sandy R

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