Lyrics
Verse 1
I love You Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
Chorus
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Verse 2
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest nights
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Chorus (Repeat)
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Bridge (x2)
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now,
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Final Chorus (x2)
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
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Meaning & Inspiration
CeCe Winans’ “Goodness Of God” functions as a sustained testimony of divine faithfulness rather than a momentary expression of praise. The opening verse frames a complete daily rhythm—from waking to resting—as occurring within God’s care, with mercy that never fails. The chorus repeats a backward look over an entire life, concluding that the only suitable response is to sing. The second verse refines that testimony by naming fire and dark nights, not as exceptions, but as places where God’s closeness became more evident. The bridge shifts into an image of goodness as actively pursuing, and the singer’s surrender is presented as the appropriate answer to that pursuit. The repeated closing line personalizes everything into a simple, direct address to God. The song’s theology sits comfortably alongside passages like Psalm 23:6, where goodness and mercy follow the believer, and Lamentations 3:22–23, where mercy is renewed each morning. The lyrics do not ask for anything; they only declare what has been received.