Brian Doerksen - Grateful for Another Day Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I'm grateful for another day
This gift of life all lit with grace
A day to let judgments go
A day to love peace and let it grow
Verse 2
I'm grateful for another day
A change to trust come what may
A day to risk loving more
Let's see what God may have in store
Chorus 1
A day to see the reasons, a thousand gifts receiving
A day to trust that God will see us through
A day to stop complaining, a day to start reclaiming
A day to trust that God will see us through!
Verse 3
I'm grateful for this gift of time
I'll live it knowing love is mine
A day to let worry go
A day when compassion stirs and flows!
Chorus 2
A day to see the reasons, a thousand each season
A day to trust that God will see us through
A day to stop complaining, a day to start reclaiming
A day to trust that God will see us through
Verse 1
I'm grateful for another day
This gift of life all lit with grace
A day to let judgements go
A day to love peace and let it grow!
Bridge
Let it grow
Let it grow
Let it grow
Let it grow
Outro
A day to love peace
Let it grow, let it grow
A day to love peace
Let it grow, let it grow
A day to love peace
Let it grow, let it grow
A day to love peace
Let it grow, let it grow
Video
Grateful For Another Day | Brian Doerksen | Official Audio
Meaning & Inspiration
Brian Doerksen's "Grateful for Another Day," officially released on January 1, 2022, arrives as a tender yet powerful reminder to embrace each sunrise as a divine invitation. This song isn't merely a melodic offering; it's a profoundly spiritual roadmap for navigating the ordinary moments of life with extraordinary intentionality, transforming daily existence into an act of worship and growth. The core message resonates deeply with a truth often overlooked in our hurried lives: every new day is a precious, unmerited gift, brimming with opportunities for grace, peace, and love.
The narrative woven through the lyrics begins with a profound declaration of gratitude, immediately framing life itself as a "gift... lit with grace." This perspective aligns beautifully with Lamentations 3:22-23, which assures us that the Lord’s mercies are "new every morning," a fresh opportunity for encountering God's faithfulness. Doerksen then challenges us to actively engage with this gift by choosing to "let judgments go" and to "love peace and let it grow." This call to release judgment echoes Christ's teaching in Matthew 7:1-2, reminding us that an uncritical spirit fosters inner peace and harmonious relationships. The pursuit of peace isn't passive; it's an active cultivation, a planting of seeds as described in Philippians 4:7, where the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding," guards our hearts and minds.
As the song progresses, it delves into the vital spiritual practice of trust. "A chance to trust come what may" speaks to a deep reliance on God's sovereignty, even when faced with uncertainty. This sentiment mirrors Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises us to "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Such trust empowers us to "risk loving more," pushing beyond our comfort zones in acts of generosity and compassion, a direct application of Jesus' commandment to "love one another as I have loved you" (John 15:12). The anticipation of "what God may have in store" is not naive optimism, but a confident hope rooted in Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares His plans for our welfare and a hopeful future.
The recurring chorus serves as a powerful anchor, urging a radical shift in perspective. To "see the reasons, a thousand gifts receiving" is to live with eyes open to the ceaseless blessings, echoing 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to "give thanks in all circumstances." This grateful posture naturally leads to "a day to stop complaining, a day to start reclaiming." Complaining, often a default human reaction to perceived hardship, is a spiritual drain. Instead, the song inspires us to reclaim a mindset of gratitude and purpose, actively choosing contentment over discontentment, a theme robustly supported by Philippians 2:14, which encourages us to "do all things without grumbling or disputing." The unwavering conviction that "God will see us through" is not just a comforting thought but a foundational truth, a promise woven throughout Scripture from Psalm 23:4 to Philippians 1:6, assuring us that God completes the good work He starts within us.
Furthermore, the song reminds us that time itself is a sacred trust. "I'm grateful for this gift of time / I'll live it knowing love is mine," signifying a stewardship of our days, lived under the profound assurance of God's unwavering affection as revealed in Romans 8:38-39. This deep-seated love then becomes the antidote to worry, allowing us to "let worry go." Matthew 6:25-27 directly addresses this, challenging us to cast our anxieties on God, knowing His care. The spiritual space created by releasing worry then allows for "compassion stirs and flows," an active empathy that reflects the heart of Christ, calling us to "put on then, as God's chosen ones... compassionate hearts" (Colossians 3:12). The bridge and outro, with their repeated, meditative call to "Let it grow," acts as a prayer and an affirmation, a fervent desire for peace and love to expand within us and through us, aligning with the growth of the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. Brian Doerksen, through "Grateful for Another Day," delivers more than a song; he provides an anthem for mindful living, a daily spiritual practice, and a compelling invitation to actively participate in the grace and purpose God offers with each new dawn.