God Has Smiled On Me
Rev. James Cleveland Lyrics
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God has smiled on me,
He has set me free.
God has smiled on me,
He′s been good to me.
Verse 1
He is the source of all my joy,
Everything that I need,
He sends it down from above.
Verse 2
A light unto my path is He,
Without Him I would fall.
I don't know what He is to you,
But to me He′s my all and all.
The song "God Has Smiled On Me" by Rev. James Cleveland is a beautiful and uplifting gospel song that talks about the blessings that God has bestowed on the singer. The chorus repeats several times that "God has smiled on me, He has set me free," indicating that the singer has experienced a moment of liberation and freedom that they attribute solely to the grace of God.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that God is the source of all their joy and love, and that everything they need is sent down from above. This verse embodies the idea that God is the provider of all good things, and that acknowledging the role of God in one's life is necessary to appreciate the abundance that surrounds them. In verse two, the singer goes on to describe God as a light unto their path, indicating that they have found guidance and direction in life because of their faith in God. They also acknowledge that without God, they would fall, indicating a sense of vulnerability and dependence on God's grace.
Line by Line Meaning
God has smiled on me,
I am blessed by God's favor and grace.
He has set me free.
God has freed me from my sins and burdens.
He′s been good to me.
God has shown me kindness and mercy.
He is the source of all my joy,
All the happiness and joy in my life comes from God.
He fills me with His love.
God's love is abundant in my life.
Everything that I need,
God provides for all my needs.
He sends it down from above.
God's blessings come from heaven.
A light unto my path is He,
God is my guide and shows me the way.
Without Him I would fall.
I am nothing without God's support and guidance.
I don't know what He is to you,
I am not sure how others see God in their lives.
But to me He′s my all and all.
For me, God is everything and my life revolves around Him.
Writer(s): Jones Isaiah
Contributed by Anna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sunflowerjolley8691
God has took my brother home this morning, I woke up to use the bathroom with this song playing in my head.... R.I.P. my dearest brother yes god has smiled on you and he set you free
@theylou
I woke up this morning. And so did everyone I love. And I want to say THANK YOU FATHER!!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT HE IS TO YOU? BUT TO ME, HE'S MY ALL AND ALL!
@ronnieross9454
theylou I
I missing you mama a Mary love buddy riddle and ronnie ross
@christos715
Celebrating 74 years of God's blessings, He has been good to me.
@berjeniacarr1435
I remember when i was just a little girl in dallas and he still smiled on me at 50 Thank you Jesus
@edwina605
What a mighty God we serve, this month I celebrate 8 years cancer free. Thank you for smiling on me, YOU HAVE BEEN REAL GOOD TO ME.
@williambrownjr6016
Congrats on being cancer free!!! God is good!!!
@rodypollock8935
Beautiful, may God continue to smile on you.
@ellenshoemaker3735
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