Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main wors… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main worship leaders associated with the Soul Survivor organization. He is now with Passion Conferences and an artist for Six Steps Records. He has authored and edited multiple books on Christian worship, including "The Unquenchable Worshipper" and the book Facedown which accompanied the album. Some of his most popular songs include Heart Of Worship, Let Everything That Has Breath, Once Again, and Blessed Be Your Name, the latter winning the "Worship Song of the Year" award in the 2005 GMA music awards.

He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.

Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.

Good Forever
Matt Redman Lyrics

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Blessings before me, blessings behind me
Forever You are good
Battles before me, battles behind me
I'll look to You alone

You are good forever and Your love endures
You are good forever and Your love endures
Jesus, always, Your love remains

You are good, You are good

From the beginning to everlasting
Your kindness knows no end
And should the earth shake,
should every star fade,
still You will never fail
God, You will never fail

You are good forever and Your love endures
You are good forever and Your love endures
Jesus, always, Your love remains
You are good, You are good

You are good forever and Your love endures
You are good forever and Your love endures
Jesus, always, Your love remains
You are good, You are good

In battle, in blessing
Your love never fails us
Unending, unchanging
What could come against
In battle, in blessing
Your love never fails us
Unending, unchanging
What could come against
Your love for us, Your love for us
Your love for us, Your love for us

You are good forever and Your love endures
You are good forever and Your love endures
Jesus, always, Your love remains
You are good, You are good

You are good forever and Your love endures
You are good forever and Your love endures
Jesus, always, Your love remains
You are good, You are good

You are good, You are good
You are good, You are good

Blessings before me, blessings behind me
Forever You are good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Redman's Good Forever express the unchanging and enduring nature of God's love, even in the midst of battles and blessings, the ups and downs of life. The song recognizes that life is filled with both and acknowledges that no matter what trials come our way – battles before and behind us – we can look to God alone. The song reassures us that God is good forever and that His love endures always. The kindness of God knows no end, and even if everything around us fades or shakes, God will never fail us. The song's repetitive refrain reminds us that Jesus' love remains, and His love for us is unending, unchanging, and can withstand anything that comes against us.

The song's core message is one of hope and trust in God's goodness, even when life gets difficult, and the songwriters use the repetition of the song's refrain to drive this point home. As Redman explains, "We can face any situation with confidence and hope because Jesus' love is always with us, unending, and unchanging." The lyrics also remind us that God's love for us is never contingent on our circumstances, whether we are experiencing blessed moments or challenging situations.

Overall, Good Forever is a song of strength, peace, and hope that encourages us to place our trust in God, even when we don't understand what's happening in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Blessings before me, blessings behind me
I am surrounded by blessings in my past and present.

Forever You are good
God's goodness endures forever.

Battles before me, battles behind me
I face battles in my past and present.

I'll look to You alone
I will rely on God alone to overcome my battles.

You are good forever and Your love endures
God's goodness and love are eternal.

Jesus, always, Your love remains
Jesus' love for us is constant and unwavering.

You are good, You are good
God's goodness is unchanging and undeniable.

From the beginning to everlasting
God's kindness has been present throughout history and will continue forever.

Your kindness knows no end
God's kindness is never-ending.

And should the earth shake,
Even in times of chaos and disaster,

should every star fade,
Even if every symbol of hope disappears,

still You will never fail
God will never fail us.

God, You will never fail
God's faithfulness is unwavering.

In battle, in blessing
Whether in times of difficulty or prosperity,

Your love never fails us
God's love is always present and strong for us.

Unending, unchanging
God's love is eternal and unchanging.

What could come against
No challenge or difficulty could overcome God's love.

Your love for us, Your love for us
God's love for us is all-encompassing and never-failing.

You are good, You are good
God is always good, no matter what.

You are good, You are good
God's goodness is undeniable.

You are good forever and Your love endures
God's goodness and love are eternal.

Jesus, always, Your love remains
Jesus' love for us is constant and unwavering.

You are good, You are good
God's goodness is unchanging and undeniable.

You are good forever and Your love endures
God's goodness and love are eternal.

Jesus, always, Your love remains
Jesus' love for us is constant and unwavering.

You are good, You are good
God's goodness is unchanging and undeniable.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASON INGRAM, MATT REDMAN, RUEBEN MORGAN

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Dalesltd Kariuki

10y↑3

Ooh God bless the voices and souls that sings to praise your name and lift you High OH Lord. thank you Lord for the words in this songs.

Puchie Brown1

8y↑4

We cannot praise the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords enough. It will take all eternity for He alone is worthy of all praise. I just love the powerful song like this that brings reality of infallible truths that Jesus is the only true eternal God forever. He is better than good.