I Receive
Hillsong London Lyrics
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Forgiven, by Your love I'm transformed
It's not what I do but what You've done for me
And by Your grace, oh God I stand with my head held high
I receive Your love
I receive Your love for me
I receive Your love
Establish every blemish in Your soul
Forever I am chosen to be loved
It's not by my words but by your work in me
And by Your grace, oh God I stand with my head held high
I receive Your love
I receive Your love for me
I receive Your love
I know I am accepted
A lot of things have been removed
My past has gone, my shame removed
You gave Your Son Your love for me
Now at the cross I've been made free
I receive Your love
I receive Your love for me
I receive Your love
I know I am accepted
I receive Your love
I receive Your love for me
I receive Your love
I know I am accepted
The song "I Receive" by Hillsong London is all about accepting God's love and forgiveness. The lyrics focus on the fact that it's not what we do that earns us God's love and favor, but it's what He has done for us through his grace and sacrifice on the cross. The singer acknowledges their flaws and blemishes, but emphasizes that they are forever chosen to be loved by God.
The chorus emphasizes that the singer is accepting God's love and feels fully accepted because of it. The song mentions that through God's love, our past can be removed and our shame can be removed, making us free to live in the freedom that comes from God's love.
The song overall is a celebration of the power of accepting God's love and forgiveness, and understanding that we are truly accepted by Him no matter what we've done.
Line by Line Meaning
Accepting I live favored of the Lord
Acknowledging that I am living under the favor and blessings of God
Forgiven, by Your love I'm transformed
I am made new and changed through the unconditional love and forgiveness of God
It's not what I do but what You've done for me
My salvation and transformation are not based on my own actions, but on what God has done for me
And by Your grace, oh God I stand with my head held high
Through the unmerited favor of God, I can stand confidently and proudly
Establish every blemish in Your soul
Cleanse and heal any imperfection in my soul through God's power and love
Forever I am chosen to be loved
I am eternally selected to be loved by God
It's not by my words but by your work in me
My transformation and worth are not dependent on my own efforts or words, but on what God is doing in me
A lot of things have been removed
Many things have been taken away or resolved through God's intervention
My past has gone, my shame removed
My history and all feelings of shame have been erased and taken away by God's love
You gave Your Son Your love for me
God gave the ultimate sacrifice of His own son out of love for me
Now at the cross I've been made free
Through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, I have been liberated from sin and death
I receive Your love
I am willingly accepting and embracing God's love
I receive Your love for me
I am specifically receiving God's love directed towards me
I know I am accepted
I have the understanding that I am fully welcome and appreciated by God
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eliana Clemente
Whenever I hear this song its like I'm a baby in His arms, being hugged and comforted ^-^
Migisha Isabella
Knowing that I am accepted by God, is assuring enough for me to feel loved. God has always loved us. But very few have accepted His love. We are always looking for love in wrong places. We should surround to God,and that when we shall receive and feel the love of God and His grace. Amen. God I receive you. Come into my life and reign, amen in Jesus' Name.
Sukh Singh
Amen
Lizzy Lizzy
<3
Ben Gumba
first comment!