Waller was named one of 10 "Faces to Watch" by Billboard Magazine in 2007.
Life Is a Gift
John Waller Lyrics
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Every rising sun is the nectar of love
Life is a gift
Every laugh from a child at play
Every breeze on a summer day is of Him
And I know life is a gift
When I stop and think about it
It changes everything
the more and more I know
I do not deserve it, but I receive it
Life is a gift Every bride on her wedding day
Every baby conceived reminds me of this
Oh, life is a gift
Every time I think about it
I'm further down the road
the more and more I know
I do not deserve it, but I receive it
Life is a gift When the rain falls down I can feel it
When the sun shines bright I can see it Oh,
life is a gift
When the rain falls down I can feel it
When the sun shines bright I believe it Oh,
Oh o oh life is a gift,
yeah I'm further down the road
The more I live the more I know
I do not deserve it, but I receive it
I'm further down the road
the more and more I know
I do not deserve it, but I receive it
Life is a gift
The lyrics of "Life Is a Gift" by John Waller communicate a profound appreciation for life and its many blessings. The opening lines "Every breath is a kiss from above, every rising sun is the nectar of love" imply that life is a precious gift from God or a higher power, and every moment, from the simple pleasures of a gentle breeze to the laughter of a child, is a reminder that life should be cherished.
Throughout the song, the artist reflects on the beauty of life and how it changes his perspective on things. The verse "When I stop and think about it, it changes everything" encapsulates how contemplating the wonder of existence can bring about a shift in one's outlook. It's easy to take life for granted, but acknowledging it as a gift can aid in cultivating gratitude and a sense of purpose.
The chorus also reiterates the message of gratitude: "I do not deserve it, but I receive it. Life is a gift." The song finishes with the repetition of the phrase "When the rain falls down I can feel it, when the sun shines bright I believe it," which reinforces the idea that every experience of life, both good and bad, is a gift.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath is a kiss from above
Every time I take a breath, I am reminded that it is a blessing from a higher power.
Every rising sun is the nectar of love
Every morning, the sun rises and its warmth and light remind me of the love that exists in the world.
Life is a gift
Life is not something that can be earned, but something that is given to us freely.
Every laugh from a child at play
The laughter of a child is a reminder of the joy that can be found in the world around us.
Every breeze on a summer day is of Him
The gentle breeze on a summer day is a reminder of the divine presence that is all around us.
And I know life is a gift
Through all of these experiences, I have come to understand that life itself is a precious and invaluable gift.
When I stop and think about it
When I take time to reflect on all that I have been given, it changes my perspective on everything else in my life.
It changes everything
Being grateful for the gift of life changes my entire outlook on the world and my place in it.
I'm further down the road
the more and more I know
I do not deserve it, but I receive it
The longer I live and the more I experience, the more I realize that I have done nothing to earn the gift of life, but that it is freely given to me.
Every bride on her wedding day
Every baby conceived reminds me of this
Oh, life is a gift
Every milestone in life, such as a wedding or the birth of a child, serves to remind me of the preciousness of life itself.
When the rain falls down I can feel it
When the sun shines bright I can see it Oh,
life is a gift
Even the simplest of things, like the rain or the sun, can remind me of the gift that is my life.
When the rain falls down I can feel it
When the sun shines bright I believe it Oh,
Oh o oh life is a gift,
yeah
Through these experiences, I not only feel grateful for my life, but also believe in the inherent beauty and value of it.
I'm further down the road
The more I live the more I know
I do not deserve it, but I receive it
As I continue on my journey through life, I become more and more aware of the preciousness of life and my own unworthiness of such a gift.
Life is a gift
In the end, all of these experiences and observations come back to the simple fact that life itself is the greatest gift one could ever receive.
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Eduarda
Tradução: 😍🥰💖(fonte de buscas: "tradutor e "letras")
Cada respiração é um beijo de cima
Cada sol nascente é o néctar de amor
A vida é um dom
Cada risada de uma criança a brincar
Cada brisa num dia de verão é dEle
E eu sei que a vida é um dom
Quando eu parar e pensar sobre isso
Muda tudo
Eu estou mais adiante na estrada, mais e mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
A vida é um dom
Toda noiva no dia do casamento
Cada bebê concebido me lembra deste
Oh, a vida é um dom
Toda vez que eu penso sobre isso
Estou mais adiante na estrada, mais e mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
A vida é um dom
Quando a chuva cai Eu posso sentir isso
Quando o sol brilha eu posso vê-lo
Oh, a vida é um dom
Quando a chuva cai Eu posso sentir isso
Quando o sol brilha Eu acredito que
Oh, a vida é um presente, sim
Estou mais adiante na estrada
Quanto mais eu vivo, mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
Eu estou mais adiante na estrada, mais e mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
A vida é um dom
StonedGinger420
Through all my pain I have never stopped believing in a higher power I have been beat hurt and heartbroken.
I will never give up my life to someone who doesn't deserve it.
Life is a blessing not something you should joke about or joke around with.
I am a very intelligent person.
I want as many kids as I can have and a beautiful wife.
I am waiting for marrige.
That is my choice and I will do anything for that special person in my life.
I have not had sex once and I am 21.
God bless
Kelley McFadden
The most important decision you will ever make is where you will spend eternity. No one is guaranteed another day on this Earth. I'd like to share my best friend's story with anyone who will listen.
Precious Memories- By Sonya Lakey
We had no idea that the evening of September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our oldest son played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for him (which he usually did for himself) for the church hike he was going on the following day.
My mom, who was visiting from out of state, and I got up early with him on Saturday morning to hug him and see him off. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own.
As he pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mom and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw our 16 year old son. He did not make it home that night.
That afternoon, a friend had tried to contact us, leaving a message on the phone to call back due to an emergency, but we really had no clue what was going on. And though we tried several times to return the call, we were not able to make a connection. As I helped prepare supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan and dread filled my heart, and I quietly blinked back tears. I looked out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pulling in, but no.
However, within minutes, a police car DID pull in our driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst, but I went outside to speak with him. He confirmed who I and my husband (who followed me out) were, then hesitantly told us our son had fallen off a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed.... Still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, we have such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son again. You see, even as a young boy, Ethan realized some very important truths from God's Word.
He had sinned against a righteous, holy and just God. The Bible says:
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that his sin separated him from God, and he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:31)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
He understood he could not pay the price for his sins.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan realized that, 'though he could not pay the price for his sins, the price had already been paid in full by the blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus lived a perfectly sinless life. He had no fault of His own. But Jesus was crucified for our sins, and He took on Himself the sins of every person in the whole world. He was beaten, spit on, whipped, mocked, scourged, and nailed to the Cross of Calvary. He shed every drop of His righteous blood – because that was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous God – so we could be made righteous in Him. He suffered all of that so Ethan – and you and I – would not have to spend eternity in the Lake of Fire, but so we could spend eternity in Heaven with HIM! THAT is a great LOVE.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
Jesus did not stay on the cross, nor did He stay in the tomb where His body was buried. Three days later, Jesus arose triumphant over sin and death and the grave. Ethan believed this with his whole heart, asked Jesus to forgive his sins, and he put his faith in Jesus Christ ALONE to save him from sin and eternal death and to take him to Heaven someday.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus and others. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. We know he is alive in Heaven with Jesus today, and we know we will see him again soon, not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day? Would your family, though grieving, be able to rejoice in the knowledge that they would see you again in Heaven, or would you be burning in Hell today?
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
Have YOU trusted Jesus as YOUR Saviour? Have you asked Jesus to forgive you so you can go to Heaven & not have to spend eternity in the Lake of Fire? Tomorrow may be too late. As Ethan pulled out of sight that morning, we had no idea we would never see him again in this life. None of us have the promise of tomorrow! Put your faith in Jesus alone – today!
“(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2)
"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14
" Thou shalt be missed- Tribute to Ethan Lakey"
https://youtu.be/RZ-jG6MkZJM
Maria Eduarda
Tradução: 😍🥰💖(fonte de buscas: "tradutor e "letras")
Cada respiração é um beijo de cima
Cada sol nascente é o néctar de amor
A vida é um dom
Cada risada de uma criança a brincar
Cada brisa num dia de verão é dEle
E eu sei que a vida é um dom
Quando eu parar e pensar sobre isso
Muda tudo
Eu estou mais adiante na estrada, mais e mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
A vida é um dom
Toda noiva no dia do casamento
Cada bebê concebido me lembra deste
Oh, a vida é um dom
Toda vez que eu penso sobre isso
Estou mais adiante na estrada, mais e mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
A vida é um dom
Quando a chuva cai Eu posso sentir isso
Quando o sol brilha eu posso vê-lo
Oh, a vida é um dom
Quando a chuva cai Eu posso sentir isso
Quando o sol brilha Eu acredito que
Oh, a vida é um presente, sim
Estou mais adiante na estrada
Quanto mais eu vivo, mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
Eu estou mais adiante na estrada, mais e mais eu sei
Eu não mereço isso, mas eu recebo
A vida é um dom
Laurie
Yeah! :) I have been waiting for you to make more music, so excited!! More please, more. When I listen to your music the holy spirit moves me.
Tammy Tanguay
Thank you for sharing your Gifts with us Sunday at The Rock Church in Maine!!! It was absolutely amazing!! You touched every heart!! Amazing how the Holy Spirit is just waiting for us to invite Him into our hearts! Miracles happen inside our hearts when you share your story with us!! Beautiful!! Greatful for the time you sacrifice traveling and sharing your testimony! Thank you, John!!
Cheri Tysowski
So much wisdom from the Lord in these songs🙏❤️😘🙌✨
mauricelia Rosa
Ouvindo ,suas músicas aqui no Brasil, muito linda ,parabéns Deus abençoe você cada vez mais 👏👏
Lisiate Toefoki
God Bless you John Waller... you have the voice and the music is just awesome... thank you
Myron Gibson
John Waller my friend you bless people everywhere you go, God moves through the gift he has given you!
Ron Williams
John, I discovered you and your music on Sid Roth's program, 'It's Supernatural' and have to agree with Sid...The Holy Spirit ABSOLUTELY moves through you and your music! I get uplifted EVERYTIME I listen to ANY of your songs! 'God is Good' is a personal favorite of mine. I'm loving the new music, too!!! Been a while!!! I thought you'd maybe put the music on the back burner because I know you've had a lot going on with your family these past years with the adoption and all and I see the joy in everybody's faces!!!
I try turning as many people on to your music as possible because, not only is it uplifting and glorifies Christ, but it rocks!!! Thank you for the new material! I will be rocking, rolling, praising, and worshipping to it for years to come!!! May God continue to smile down upon you, your family, and your ministry!!! God Bless!!!!
Miquéias dos Santos
Linda música!
Tracy Hagan
I am so thankful that God blessed you with the gift of music! I saw you for the first time at the living Christmas tree at New Hope church . (I saw you another time at New Hope at your concert)I bought your CDs and listened to them every day on the way to work and back and your music blessed me so much as I was going through a very difficult time at work. Eight years later, I am here the day before I have brain and neck surgery to extend my life as I have been fighting stage 4 cancer since 2013. Of all the music that is out there, yours is what I chose to listen to while I was getting radiation, and now for surgery. Perfect Peace and Life is a Gift are the ones I most frequently play, but all of your songs are so edifying and wonderful.