Imani Odera - Jehovah - Papa You are The One I Love Lyrics
Lyrics
Jehovah you are almighty God
king of glory you reign.
papa you are the one I love
serving you is my delight!
Who I am you have made me my God,
what I have you have given me by grace,
I love you! I love you my God,
serving you is my delight!
Jehovah you are almighty God
king of glory you reign.
papa you are the one I love
serving you is my delight!
I'd rather be a door keeper in your house,
than to dwell in the tents of the wicked,
Because I know you will bless me my Lord,
serving you is my delight!
Jehovah you are almighty God
king of glory you reign.
papa you are the one I love
serving you is my delight!
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Imani Odera’s "Jehovah - Papa You are The One I Love," released on September 18, 2018, emerges as a profound declaration of faith, immediately setting a tone of intimate worship and unreserved devotion. This isn't just a song; it's a prayer set to music, a personal testament that invites every individual to reflect on their relationship with the divine. The core message resonates with a deep understanding of God's multifaceted nature – as the awe-inspiring, all-powerful King of Glory, yet simultaneously an intimately loving "Papa." Odera crafts a narrative of absolute dependence and joyful submission, positioning service to God not as a chore, but as the supreme delight in one's existence.
At its heart, the song unfolds as a lyrical conversation with God, acknowledging His supreme sovereignty with the repeated affirmation, "Jehovah you are almighty God, king of glory you reign." This echoes countless scriptural declarations, from Psalm 95:3 which proclaims, "For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods," to Revelation 19:6, where the heavenly host cries out, "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns." This initial recognition of God's majestic power seamlessly transitions into a tender, filial endearment, "papa you are the one I love," bridging the vastness of the Creator with the closeness of an Abba Father, as articulated in Romans 8:15 where believers receive the Spirit of adoption, crying out, "Abba, Father." This personal connection forms the bedrock of Odera’s worship, highlighting a relationship built on love and trust, not just reverence.
The narrative deepens with a profound expression of gratitude and humility, as Odera testifies, "Who I am you have made me my God, what I have you have given me by grace." This simple yet powerful statement encapsulates a fundamental biblical truth found in passages like Psalm 139:13-16, which speaks of God knitting us in our mother’s womb, and Ephesians 2:8-9, emphasizing that salvation and indeed all good things are gifts of grace, "not by works, so that no one can boast." This acknowledgement strips away self-reliance, placing all credit for identity and provision squarely at the feet of the Divine. From this position of grateful humility springs the recurring motif: "serving you is my delight!" This isn't merely a commitment; it's a joyous inclination, mirroring the sentiment of Psalm 40:8, where the psalmist declares, "I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart." It speaks to a willing heart, finding true fulfillment and pleasure in obedience and service.
Perhaps the most potent and challenging declaration within the song is the assertion, "I'd rather be a door keeper in your house, than to dwell in the tents of the wicked." This line directly alludes to Psalm 84:10, a timeless scripture that values even the lowliest position in God's presence above worldly prestige or comfort. It’s a stark contrast between temporary earthly gains and the eternal privilege of proximity to God. The choice articulated here is not about physical location but about spiritual allegiance and priority. To be a doorkeeper signifies a desire for constant nearness to the divine, a dedication to His purposes, and a rejection of environments that oppose His will. The conviction behind this choice is rooted in an unwavering faith in divine recompense: "Because I know you will bless me my Lord." This expectation of blessing is not transactional but flows from the covenantal faithfulness of God, as promised in verses like Deuteronomy 28:1-14 for those who diligently obey Him, and reflected in the pastoral assurance of Psalm 23:6, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Imani Odera’s work thus stands as an inspiring musical sermon, a deep dive into the very essence of devoted worship, calling all who engage with it to embrace a similar delight in serving the God who is both almighty King and loving Papa.