Don Moen - Give Thanks - With A Grateful Heart Lyrics
Lyrics
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son .
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, 'I am strong'
Let the poor say, 'I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us' .
And now let the weak say, 'I am strong'
Let the poor say, 'I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us'
Give thanks
Video
Don Moen - Give Thanks | Live Worship Sessions
Meaning & Inspiration
Don Moen's "Give Thanks - With A Grateful Heart," as featured on his 2017 "Live Worship Sessions," is a profound declaration of unwavering gratitude, rooted deeply in the timeless truths of Scripture. This isn't merely a song; it's an invitation to a posture of the heart, a deliberate choice to acknowledge God's abundant blessings, even in the midst of life's complexities. The core message resonates with the biblical imperative found in Psalm 100:4, which urges us to "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Moen masterfully captures this sentiment, presenting gratitude not as a fleeting emotion, but as a foundational response to God's faithfulness. The song draws heavily from the understanding that all good things originate from God, a concept beautifully articulated in James 1:17: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." This foundational truth underpins the entire lyrical narrative, encouraging listeners to identify and celebrate the myriad ways God provides, protects, and sustains. It prompts reflection on His unfailing love, as described in Psalm 136, where the refrain "His love endures forever" is repeated, underscoring the constancy of God's benevolent nature. "Give Thanks - With A Grateful Heart" serves as a powerful reminder that our expressions of thanks should be a constant, not reserved for moments of overwhelming joy, but woven into the fabric of our daily existence. This is consistent with Paul's exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." The song, therefore, becomes a conduit for fostering a spirit of thankfulness that transcends circumstance, encouraging a deep and abiding reliance on the unchanging character of God, who is indeed worthy of all our praise.