Grateful
Tom Tomaszek Lyrics
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Thankful for your Holy Son,
Joyful in your Spirit flowing over all, O God of Love.
Grateful for the Bread of Heaven,
Thankful for your Holy Word,
Joyful in your mercy flowing, we will praise you.
You are more than we imagine,
Ancient, Holy, Living Lord.
You are faithful to your word.
Grateful for the life you give us
Thankful for your Holy Son,
Joyful in your Spirit flowing over all, O God of Love.
Grateful for the Bread of Heaven,
Thankful for your Holy Word,
Joyful in your mercy flowing, we will praise you.
May our lives proclaim your justice,
May our voices sing your praise.
May our hands work in your service
To the glory of your name.
Grateful for the life you give us
Thankful for your Holy Son,
Joyful in your Spirit flowing over all, O God of Love.
Grateful for the Bread of Heaven,
Thankful for your Holy Word,
Joyful in your mercy flowing, we will praise you.
The lyrics of Tom Tomaszek's song "Grateful" express gratitude for the blessings and gifts that come from God. The opening stanza expresses gratitude for the gift of life and the sacrifice of Jesus, the Holy Son. The joy of the Holy Spirit is also acknowledged as it flows over everyone. The next stanza expresses gratitude for the nourishment that comes from God's Word, the "Bread of Heaven." The mercy that flows from God is acknowledged in the final line of the stanza as a source of praise.
The chorus repeats this expression of gratitude and joy for God's gifts, leading to a final verse that calls for action. The hope is that our lives will proclaim God's justice, our voices will sing His praise, and our hands will work in His service for the glory of His name. Thus, the song expresses gratitude and joy for God's gifts and calls on believers to live out His teachings and proclaim His truth.
Overall, "Grateful" is a song of praise and thanksgiving to God that encourages believers to go beyond words and live out their faith in service to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Grateful for the life you give us
We are thankful for the gift of life that you have given us.
Thankful for your Holy Son
We are grateful for the sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ.
Joyful in your Spirit flowing over all, O God of Love.
In your love, we find joy through the presence of your Holy Spirit.
Grateful for the Bread of Heaven,
We are thankful for the spiritual sustenance that we receive through your heavenly bread.
Thankful for your Holy Word,
We are grateful for the lessons and teachings provided through your Holy Word.
Joyful in your mercy flowing, we will praise you.
We find great joy in the flow of your mercy and will continue to sing your praises.
You are more than we imagine,
Your power and greatness exceed our ability to fully comprehend.
Ancient, Holy, Living Lord.
You are an eternal, pure, and living being that we worship.
Even when we doubt your presence
In times of doubt, we acknowledge that you are still present in our lives.
You are faithful to your word.
Despite any doubt or uncertainty, we know that you always stay true to your promises.
May our lives proclaim your justice,
Our actions and deeds will spread your message of righteousness.
May our voices sing your praise.
Our voices will lift high in honor of your name.
May our hands work in your service
We will dedicate our efforts to serve you and serve others in your name.
To the glory of your name.
All that we do is to bring glory and honor to your name.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.