Lyrics
Verse 1
While the world looks upon me
As I struggle along
They say I have nothing
But they are so wrong
In my heart I'm rejoicing
How I wish they could see
Thank you Lord
For your blessing on me!
Chorus
There's a roof up above me
I have a good place to sleep
There's food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love Lord
And a fine family
Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me!
Verse 2
I know I'm not wealthy
These clothes, they're not new
I don't have much money
But Lord I have you
And to me, that's all that matters
Though the world may not see
Thank you Lord
For your blessings on me!
Chorus
There's a roof up above me
I have a good place to sleep
There's food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love Lord
And a fine family
Thank you Lord
For all your blessings on me!
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song measures blessing not by wealth but by presence. While the world sees lack, the singer rejoices because of God’s goodness. The chorus tallies simple gifts—shelter, sleep, food, shoes, love, family—turning gratitude into a spiritual discipline. The second verse moves inward: having the Lord is what matters, even when others cannot see it. This echoes Paul’s language of contentment and the psalmist’s trust in God as shepherd. The repetition of “thank you” functions as a prayer, training the believer to recognize grace in ordinary provision. The live setting reinforces the communal character of testimony. Theologically, the song counters prosperity assumptions by locating abundance in relationship rather than accumulation. It offers a posture of thankfulness within hardship rather than an answer to hardship itself. That posture becomes a quiet witness—an inner joy that the world’s evaluation cannot touch. The final chorus shifts to “all your blessings,” widening the scope beyond listed items to the whole of God’s faithful care.