Not My Own
Myron Butler Lyrics

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Jesus is real,
I know the Lord is real to me.
Jesus is real,
I know the Lord is real to me.
(Sometimes when I'm feeling low,)
(No where to go,)
(Jesus comes along)
(And He makes me strong.)

Chorus:
For I know, oh,
Jesus is real.
Verse 2:
Jesus is real,
I know the Lord is real to me.
Jesus is real,
I know the Lord is real to me.
(Sometimes when I'm feeling down,)
(no one around,)
(Jesus is a friend)
(that I've found.)

Chorus

I can feel Him in my hands,

I can feel Him in my feet,

(I can feel the Lord, God, Jesus all over me)
Chorus
Bridge 2:
I can feel Him in my heart,
I can feel Him in my soul,
(I can even feel Him)

(from the crown of my head)
(to my toes)
Chorus
Vamp 1:
Real (3x),
Oh, yes, I know.
Vamp 2:
How do you know He's real (3x)?
Vamp 3:
I know He is (3x),
Yes, He's real.
Vamp 4:
Yes (3x),
Yes, He's real.
Chorus
Reprise:
He's real,
The Lord is so real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Myron Butler's song "Not My Own" express the singer's devotion to Jesus Christ and his willingness to surrender everything to Him. The opening lines, "All to Jesus, I will bring, I surrender everything," set the tone for the rest of the song, which goes on to describe the singer's desire to let go of his own will and let Christ guide him. He acknowledges that he is undeserving of the love that Christ has shown him, but he receives it with gratitude and offers himself to Jesus in return.

The song is a testament to the Christian concept of self-denial and the idea that living for Jesus means putting His will above one's own desires. The chorus declares, "My life is not my own, I live for Him alone," emphasizing the singer's commitment to serving God above all else. The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "I'm Yours" several times, underscoring the theme of surrender.

Overall, "Not My Own" is a heartfelt declaration of faith and a reminder to Christians to nourish their relationship with God by submitting their will to His. It's a call to let go of everything that holds us back from fully embracing Christ and to trust in His plan for our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

All to Jesus, I will bring
I will bring everything to Jesus

I surrender everything
I give up everything

Not my will, but Christ in me
It is not my desire, but the desire of Christ in me

I'm Yours
I belong to You

Undeserving, I receive
I do not deserve it, but I receive it

Everlasting love for Thee
Unending love for You

All I ever want to be is Yours
All I want is to belong to You

And oh, it's amazing how You love me, my life
It is amazing how You love me and my life

My life is not my own (life is not my own)
My life does not belong to me

I live for Him alone (You and You alone)
I only live for Him

I am Yours
I belong to You