Hillsong Young And Free + Lecrae - This Is Living Lyrics
Lyrics
Waking up knowing there's a reason
All my dreams come alive
Life is for living with You
I've made my decision
You lift me up, fill my eyes with wonder
Forever young in Your love
This freedom's untainted with You
No moment is wasted
See the sun now bursting through the clouds
Black and white turns to colour all around
All is new, in the Savior I am found
This is living now
This is living now
You lead the way, God You're right beside me
In Your love I'm complete
There's nothing like living with You
This life You created, I choose
See the sun now bursting through the clouds
Black and white turn to color all around
All is new, in the Savior I am found
This is living now
This is living now
You take me higher than I've been before
It's Your perfect love that sees me soar
God your freedom is an open door
You are everything I want and more
[LeCrae:]
Maybe I ain't really know what livin' is
Is it love, if it was, am I livin' it?
Do I live in it? (yeah) So astounding
Love is an ocean, you can drown me
The sweet embrace, the lovely taste, I taste and see I'm under grace, the place to be
It means I'll never need an umbrella
I'm cool in the cold and the hot weather
Whether or never I ever, understand I'm a man in the hands of great plans
I stand with faith in a life I never known or touched, it's still outside my clutch but
I'm like what's to dream of? What's to hope in? What's to die for? Live to no end
This is living, the life I've been given's a gift
If I'mma live it, I'mma live it to death
So what's to dream of? What's to hope in? What's to die for? And live to no end
This is living, the life I've been given's a gift
If I'mma live it, I'mma live it to death
This is living now
This is living now
You take me higher than I've been before
It's Your perfect love that sees me soar
God your freedom is an open door
You are everything I want and more
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This Is Living (feat. Lecrae) (Music Video) - Hillsong Young & Free
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Young & Free's "This Is Living," featuring Lecrae, isn't just a catchy anthem; it's a vibrant declaration of redeemed purpose, released in early 2015. The song powerfully captures the essence of a life lived in Christ, moving beyond mere existence to a full, abundant experience. Its core message, deeply rooted in Scripture, speaks to the transformative power of embracing God's plan. This isn't a life of passive waiting, but one of active engagement, fueled by the joy and freedom found in surrender. The lyrics resonate with the sentiment of Psalm 16:11, which assures us that "in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." The song articulates this profound truth by contrasting a former state with a present reality, emphasizing the shift from emptiness to overflowing life. It’s about recognizing that true living is not defined by earthly achievements or fleeting pleasures, but by a deep, abiding connection with the divine. The collaboration with Lecrae, a prominent voice in faith-based hip-hop, amplifies this message, bringing a grounded, authentic perspective to the call for embracing a Spirit-filled existence. This perspective aligns with the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:2 to "not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." The song encourages listeners to shed the constraints of the past and step into the vibrant, purposeful life God has intended, a life characterized by His presence and the fulfillment of His calling, echoing the promise in John 10:10 that Jesus came "that they may have life and have it abundantly."