Waller was named one of 10 "Faces to Watch" by Billboard Magazine in 2007.
The Blessing
John Waller Lyrics
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While we walked among the living
Let it be said of us
By the ones we leave behind
Let it be said of us
That we lived to be a blessing for life
Let it be said of us
That we gave to reach the dying
By the fruit we leave behind
Let it be said of us that our legacy is blessing for life
This day
You set life, you set death right before us, this day
Every blessing and curse is a choice now
And we will
Choose to be a blessing for life
Let it be said of us
That our hearts belonged to Jesus
Let it be said of us
That we spoke the words of life
Let it be said of us
That our heritage is blessing for life
(chorus)
For your Kingdom
For our Children
For the sake of every nation
These lyrics to John Waller's song "The Blessing" are a call to action for each one of us to leave a positive impact on the world we live in. As we walk among the living, the goal is to be remembered as a blessing to those around us. The lyrics urge us to consider the fragility and fleeting nature of life and to ensure that we make the most of the time we have been given. The songwriter suggests that our legacy should not be bound by our wealth or material possessions but rather by the fruits of our actions, by the positive impact we have on others.
The song then encourages us to be intentional about how we choose to live our lives. The day before us is filled with both blessings and curses, and it's up to us to decide which path we take. The chorus speaks of doing all of this for the sake of God's Kingdom, for our children and for the entire world. The idea is that it takes more than just good intentions to make a lasting difference. We have to be deliberate in our actions and do all that we can to make the world a better place for the generations to come.
"The Blessing" is a song that speaks to the heart of what it means to live a life of purpose and impact. It reminds us that what we do matters, and we each have a role to play in shaping the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it be said of us
May people speak well of us in the future.
While we walked among the living
During our time on Earth.
By the ones we leave behind
By those who remain after we have passed away.
That we lived to be a blessing for life
That we lived in a way that positively impacted others.
That we gave to reach the dying
That we were generous in our efforts to help those in need, particularly those at the end of their lives.
By the fruit we leave behind
Through the positive outcomes of our actions, which will continue to impact others after we are gone.
Let it be said of us that our legacy is blessing for life
May our descendants remember us for the positive impact we had on others.
This day
Now, in the present moment.
You set life, you set death right before us, this day
We are faced with the realities of birth and death in every moment of our lives.
Every blessing and curse is a choice now
We have the power to choose whether to act in ways that bring blessings or curses upon ourselves and others.
And we will
We are committed to a certain course of action.
Choose to be a blessing for life
We will act in ways that positively impact others for as long as we live.
That our hearts belonged to Jesus
We were committed followers of Jesus Christ.
That we spoke the words of life
We shared messages of hope and encouragement with others.
That our heritage is blessing for life
Our descendants will inherit a legacy of positive impact on others.
For your Kingdom
In service of God's Kingdom.
For our Children
To positively impact future generations.
For the sake of every nation
To make a positive impact on the entire world.
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe
Most underrated worship song of all time. Finally found it after a long search!
Jeannie Quinn
My 1st absolutely favorite
Lightshiner
This song became my life mantra when it first came out. Glad I remembered it, may God bless us to keep choosing to be a blessing
thecircledance
This was one of my favorite songs years ago. I forgot who sang it and how it went. I was on a mission to try to remember how it went so I could look it up. I FINALLY FOUND IT!
Thomas Kat
Me2!
Frank Meza
Me 3
Razor Callahan
I like collab w/ Mark Hall π
Ms. Mutembo
Me too π
Frank Meza
This song is now my prayer! I love you Jesus!
NAM D [μλμμ νΈκ³‘μ]
The Blessing provided a way for the Korean worship team, Yeram Worship, to meet God again.
Thank you !π