Brenton Brown - Because Of Your Love Lyrics
Lyrics
As we come into your presence we remember every blessing
That you've poured out so freely from above
Lifting gratitude and praises for compassion so amazing
Lord we've come to give you thanks for all you've done
Because of Your love we're forgiven
Because of Your love our hearts are clean
We lift you up with songs of freedom
Forever we're changed because of your love
you're the one who has given us freedom
you're the one who is making us new
you're the one who is bringing us healing
we owe it all to you
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Because Of Your Love - Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown
Meaning & Inspiration
Brenton Brown's "Because Of Your Love," released on January 18, 2010, as part of his album *Adoration*, stands as a profound testament to the transformative power of divine grace. This song emerges from the heart of modern worship, offering a melodic yet deeply substantive reflection on the Christian experience of redemption and gratitude. It is not merely a collection of praise choruses but a carefully constructed theological narrative, guiding those who engage with it into a deeper appreciation of God's character and His ongoing work in their lives.
The narrative of "Because Of Your Love" begins by inviting us into a posture of remembrance and thankfulness. The opening lines immediately direct our focus upward, acknowledging God's presence and recalling the countless blessings "poured out so freely from above." This initial recognition aligns powerfully with the scriptural call to remember God's faithfulness and generosity, as seen in passages like James 1:17, which declares, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." It sets a foundation of humble gratitude, prompting us to "lift gratitude and praises for compassion so amazing," thereby framing our worship not just as a response to gifts, but to the very nature of God's astonishing kindness and mercy.
The core message of the song resonates most powerfully in its central declaration, which anchors all blessings in God’s love. It asserts that "Because of Your love we're forgiven," directly attributing the cornerstone of salvation to divine affection. This truth is foundational to Christian faith, echoing Ephesians 1:7, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." The song progresses to state, "Because of Your love our hearts are clean," speaking to the profound spiritual renewal that accompanies forgiveness. This echoes the promise of Ezekiel 36:25-26, "I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your defilements... And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you." The subsequent declaration, "We lift you up with songs of freedom," highlights the natural outcome of this spiritual cleansing: liberation that compels joyful worship. This freedom is precisely what Galatians 5:1 proclaims: "For freedom Christ has set us free." The cumulative effect of God's love is further summarized by the profound truth that "Forever we're changed because of your love," a direct affirmation of the new creation described in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
The bridge of the song functions as a powerful affirmation, reiterating God's singular role as the giver of these transformative gifts. The repeated phrase "you're the one who has given us freedom" solidifies the understanding that our liberation is solely a divine act, not achieved through human effort, as John 8:36 confirms: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." This flows into the acknowledgment, "you're the one who is making us new," pointing to the ongoing process of sanctification and regeneration through the Holy Spirit, aligning with Titus 3:5, which speaks of "the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit." Furthermore, the assertion "you're the one who is bringing us healing" speaks to God's comprehensive restorative power, encompassing spiritual, emotional, and sometimes physical wounds, a truth beautifully captured in Isaiah 53:5: "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." The concluding statement, "we owe it all to you," acts as a humble, all-encompassing recognition that every aspect of our new life, every blessing, and every transformation flows entirely from God's boundless love and grace, echoing Romans 11:36, "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen."
"Because Of Your Love" serves as a spiritual anchor, guiding the heart to fully embrace the scope of God’s redemptive work. It encourages a worship that is deeply rooted in theological understanding, moving beyond superficial sentiment to a profound recognition of grace. The song effectively functions as a communal declaration, drawing believers into a unified voice of adoration, acknowledging that our very identity and hope are inextricably linked to God's unfailing love. It challenges us to not only receive these divine gifts but to live lives that reflect the freedom, cleanliness, and transformation they bring, continually pointing back to the Source of all good things.