Give Thanks
Steffany Gretzinger Lyrics
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Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He′s given Jesus Christ, His Son
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Give thanks
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He′s given Jesus Christ, His Son
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Give thanks
Look at what you've done (Look at what you′ve done)
Oh, we give thanks (Oh, we give thanks)
Look at all that you′ve done (Pour it out on you God)
We give thanks
The song is a worship song with a focus on gratitude and thanksgiving. The lyrics call on listeners to give thanks with a grateful heart to the Holy One. The Holy One being referred to is God, who is seen as the giver of all good things. The song acknowledges that the greatest gift God has given to humanity is Jesus Christ, His Son. By giving up His Son, God showed the ultimate act of love and grace, and it is this act that is the reason for our gratitude.
The chorus of the song invites the weak and the poor to say that they are strong and rich, respectively. This is acknowledging that, despite our weaknesses and limitations, our strength and wealth come from God. It reinforces the message that everything we have comes from God, and we owe Him our gratitude.
The verses are a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need to give thanks with a grateful heart. The bridge of the song repeats the invitation given in the chorus, encouraging listeners to look at what God has done and pour out their thanks.
Overall, the song is an expression of deep gratitude to God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. It reminds us to be thankful in all things, and to recognize Him as the source of our strength and our riches.
Line by Line Meaning
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Show gratitude with a heart full of appreciation
Give thanks to the Holy One
Express appreciation to the divine creator
Give thanks because He′s given Jesus Christ, His Son
Express gratitude for God's benevolence in providing Jesus Christ as a savior
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Encourage those who feel powerless to affirm that they possess strength
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Encourage those who feel lacking to affirm their abundance
Because of what the Lord has done for us
Acknowledge that the source of strength and abundance comes from God
Give thanks
Express gratitude
Look at what you've done (Look at what you′ve done)
Reflect on God's actions and accomplishments
Oh, we give thanks (Oh, we give thanks)
Express gratitude to God
Look at all that you′ve done (Pour it out on you God)
Reflect on and express gratitude for all that God has done
We give thanks
Express gratitude to God
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley Biscoe
Katie, our Father God will provide for you. He is our faithful Provider, and He is the God of ‘more than enough.’ I stand with you. ❤️
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:19
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough.
- Psalm 37:19
Sold Out
This song wrecks my heart, there’s been so much loss in my life the past two years. I think about Jesus and what he did for me. Jesus suffered on that cross 😭 He experienced loss, betrayal, anxiety, fear. I love you Jesus, I can’t wait to be with you… Shalom to all.
Carina Persson
I experienced the same😥 amazing what a song can do to put trust and get comfort from God🙏
Raine Garcia
God’s many blessings for you and yours. Prayers for the continual comfort of your heart💔🙏🙏❤️💝💝💝🙏🙏🙏
Sun Music
God bless everyone who listens to read this comment and know that God is really bigger than whatever you are going through. Thank you for spreading Jesus's love to everyone through worship!😌💕🙏
Vitalii Topol
Very popular song that we sang in early 1990ies in Ukraine as well as in all the former USSR - Thank you ! God bless Steffany !
Madalene Simons
May God protect you in the coming days.
Vitalii Topol
@Madalene Simons thank you !
Prubble
I just burst into tears as soon as Melissa came in and lifted my hands as they sung And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich. This song took my back to my childhood in church. I never understood it then. How I do now! The Lord has done so much for me! Thank you Jesus. Thank you Steffany!
Anthony Junior Pimentel Herrera
Me too. I also did. This song really took me out of one sad moment. I was very sad and when it says: "and now let the weak say I am strong... " I really could feel God was next to me. It was really beautiful and I cried. Sometimes when I sing this song I remember that moment when I cried because even when I felt poor, it reminded me that I am rich because I have Jesus.
Danielle Krammel
Same here! I was born in 1977 and grew up in church but not a Christian home. These songs were my lifeline. The deeper understanding I have of these words in my 40s versus my 20s is a gift from God. Lost both my parents and went through a very difficult time in the last 5+ years but what else can a child of God say but GIVE THANKS.