We Give Thanks
Jon Owens Lyrics


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When I was running from You
You called out to me
I was forever changed
And now You're all that I need
My strength and my peace
Forever
When I was running from You
You called out to me
I was forever changed
And now You're all that I need
My strength and my peace
Forever

I lift my hands to You in awe of Your majesty
I lift my hands to You in awe of Your love for me

We give thanks to the God of all gods
We give thanks to the Lord of lords
We give thanks to the King of glory
We give thanks to the Holy One

When I was running from You
You called out to me
I was forever changed
And now You're all that I need
My strength and my peace
Forever

I lift my hands to You in awe of Your majesty
I lift my hands to You in awe of Your love for me

We give thanks to the God of all gods
We give thanks to the Lord of lords
We give thanks to the King of glory
We give thanks to the Holy One

Your loving kindness is everlasting
Great wonders You have made
Your kingdom reigns throughout the heavens
O Lord receive our praise
Your loving kindness is everlasting
Great wonders You have made
Your kingdom reigns throughout the heavens
O Lord receive our praise

I lift my hands to You in awe of Your majesty
I lift my hands to You in awe of Your love for me
I lift my hands to You in awe of Your majesty
I lift my hands to You in awe of Your love...

We give thanks to the God of all gods
We give thanks to the Lord of lords
We give thanks to the King of glory
We give thanks to the Holy One
We give thanks to the God of all gods
We give thanks to the Lord of lords




We give thanks to the King of glory
We give thanks to the Holy One

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jon Owens's song We Give Thanks is a song of reverence and thanksgiving to God. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges his past running from God but getting called out of it and transformed. He testifies that God is all he needs, his ultimate source of strength and peace. In the chorus, he exclaims his awe of God's majesty and love, and with lifted hands, he gives thanks to the God of all gods, Lord of lords, King of glory, and Holy One. The bridge amplifies the praising with a declaration of God's loving-kindness, great wonders, and reigning kingdom. He concludes with another exaltation of God's majesty and love.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was running from You
Even when I was not seeking You or living my life in a way that honored You, You pursued and called out to me.


You called out to me
You made Yourself known to me and drew me closer to You.


I was forever changed
My encounter with You was transformative and deeply impacted my life.


And now You're all that I need
You provide for me in every way and satisfy my every need.


My strength and my peace
You are the source of my strength and peace, giving me the ability to face any challenge and remain calm and steady.


Forever
Your presence with me is eternal and unending.


I lift my hands to You in awe of Your majesty
I express my reverence and admiration for Your greatness and power.


I lift my hands to You in awe of Your love for me
I show my gratitude and amazement for the abundant love and care You have for me.


We give thanks to the God of all gods
We express our gratitude and appreciation for the supreme being who reigns over all other gods or powers.


We give thanks to the Lord of lords
We acknowledge and honor the supreme ruler who has authority over all other rulers or authorities.


We give thanks to the King of glory
We praise and give thanks to the powerful and majestic king who reigns over all things.


We give thanks to the Holy One
We give thanks and honor to the pure and sacred being who is the embodiment of goodness and truth.


Your loving kindness is everlasting
Your unfailing love and mercies are eternal and enduring.


Great wonders You have made
You have created and done marvelous works that inspire awe and wonder.


Your kingdom reigns throughout the heavens
Your sovereignty and power extend over all realms, including the heavenly realm.


O Lord receive our praise
We offer up our adoration and gratitude to You, O Lord.




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Comments from YouTube:

@seamansexodus3023

thank you Lord for this wonderful song.

@brixbriones

Thank you for this song jon! It has blessed us! :-)

@mmotona1

Hi, please upload some more of Jon Owens songs from the same CD. I've been looking for his music for so long. Blessings, Mogomotsi, South Africa.

@justingarner6963

Such a wonderful song.

@jennifergustafson2054

What powerful words.

@jhuartdizon7285

*strength
*receive

:)

@reaazuelo880

i love this song..:)

@ronald000174

i like it

@jessejamesvlogs

Wow

@cherithcole1234

could you upload i will rejoice from the CD?? its my favorite but I can't find it on youtube... THANKS:)

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