Aaron Cole - For The Love of God Lyrics
Lyrics
I saw mercy
Mercy seated where the judge should be
Was guilty
Guilty and getting out of jail free
How could it be I didn't get the life I deserved
And the only thing that He wanted was my heart in return
Every time I think about every time I thought was the end
I'm caught up wonder again
Where would I be
Where would I be
If it wasn't for the love of God
This song of victory is
Now mine to sing
Hallelujah for the love of God
Has set me free
(Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God)
I was thirsty
But like a desert turning to a field of green
Started breathing
When heaven's favor took ahold of me
How could it be I'm living with an infinite worth
Cuz the one I thought I chose had really chosen me first
Every time I think about every time I thought was the end
I'm caught up wonder again
Where would I be
Where would I be
If it wasn't for the love of God
This song of victory is
Now mine to sing
Hallelujah for the love of God
Has set me free
(Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God)
If it wasn't for my failures and mistakes
I would never know the depths of this grace
Now my heart is beating for heaven's sake
And for the love of God
If it wasn't for my failures and mistakes
I would never know the depths of this grace
Now my heart is beating for heaven's sake
And for the love of God
Where would I be
Where would I be
If it wasn't for the love of God
This song of victory is
Now mine to sing
Hallelujah for the love of God
Has set me free
(Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God
Hallelujah
Hallelujah for the love of God)
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Aaron Cole - Right On Time (feat. TobyMac) [Official Music Video]
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Cole's "For The Love of God," featuring TobyMac, released in 2017, isn't just a song; it's a vibrant declaration of faith that echoes the transformative power of divine love. The core of this track delves into the incredible, often overwhelming, grace extended to us through Jesus Christ, a grace that compels us to live differently. It speaks to the profound shift that occurs when one truly grasps the depth of God's sacrifice, moving from a place of darkness or striving to one of freedom and purpose found in His embrace. This isn't merely about experiencing God's love; it's about being fundamentally reshaped by it, much like the Apostle Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where being in Christ makes one a new creation, with the old passing away and the new having come. The song captures this essence of new beginnings, of a life lived "for the love of God," driven by His overwhelming goodness rather than obligation.
The narrative woven through "For The Love of God" aligns beautifully with the biblical principle of living out our faith as a response to God's immense generosity, not as a means to earn it. It's the kind of love that Jesus spoke of when He said in John 15:12, "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you," highlighting that our love for one another is a direct outflow of His prior, radical love for us. The song emphasizes this idea that once we truly internalize the magnitude of God's sacrifice – the "for the love of God" that drove Him to the cross – our very actions and motivations are reoriented. This resonates with Philippians 1:21, which states, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain," a sentiment that suggests a life so fully surrendered to God's love that every breath and deed is an act of worship and response. The collaboration with TobyMac adds a layer of seasoned wisdom, reinforcing this message of an authentic, grace-fueled walk with God, reminding listeners that this transformation is accessible to all who turn to Him. The impact of such divine love is not just an internal feeling but an outward expression that glorifies God.