Jonathan McReynolds - Not Lucky, I'm Loved Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Maybe I succeeded a little
I jumped up from the floor to the middle
You think I want the credit, I don't
'Cause the glory ain't made for me
But I know who sits on the throne
Who makes the stage and writes the songs
And I know I couldn't do this on my own
And as much as I complain, I've seen more sunshine than rain
Pre-Chorus
And I could thank my lucky stars
But that's not where my blessings are
No, they come from the Father's heart
Not the sky, not chance
The truth is...
Chorus
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
Verse 2
Today I'm in a happy place
And I know it didn't happen by mistake
I love how He wrote my life
And I love how He sees my heart
So I fall to me knees and I say that I'm grateful when every morning starts
Pre-Chorus
So I don't thank my lucky stars
'Cause that's not where my blessings are
No, they come from the Father's heart
Not the sky, not chance
The truth is...
Chorus
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
Yeah, I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
Post-Chorus
From the very beginning, this life that I'm living
Was part of Your plan all along
Pre-Chorus
So I don't thank my lucky stars
'Cause that's not where my blessings are
No, they come from the Father's heart
Not the sky, not chance
But truth is...
Chorus
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
See, I'm not lucky, I'm loved
Yeah, I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved, yeah
Interlude
Bridge
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me
For the Bible tells me..."
Chorus
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
I'm not lucky, I'm loved
Bridge
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me
For the bible tells me so
Yeah, it tells me so"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Yes, Jesus loves me"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Sing, "Yes, Jesus loves me"
Interlude
Bridge 2
I thank You for always loving me
I thank You for always loving me
I thank You for always loving me
Yeah, I thank You for always loving, loving me
The way that You love me
Outro
See, I don't thank my lucky stars
'Cause that's not where my blessings are
No, they come from the Father's heart
Not the sky, not chance
The truth is, I'm not lucky, I'm loved
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Jonathan McReynolds - Not Lucky, I'm Loved (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonathan McReynolds’ “Not Lucky, I’m Loved,” featured on his 2018 album *Make Room*, is a profound declaration of faith that shifts the perspective from random fortune to divine providence. At its core, the song is a powerful testament to recognizing God's active role in one's life, moving beyond a casual acknowledgment of good circumstances to a deep-seated understanding of being intentionally cherished. McReynolds articulates this by contrasting the common idiom of "thanking lucky stars" with the certainty of blessings originating from a loving Father. This central message resonates with the scriptural truth found in James 1:17, which states, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights." The lyrics vividly express a personal journey of achievement, acknowledging success but immediately redirecting the credit away from self or mere chance. McReynolds sings of being lifted from the floor to the middle, yet he humbly declares, "the glory ain't made for me," underscoring a dependence on the divine architect of his life. This echoes the sentiment in 1 Corinthians 4:7, "For who makes you different from anyone else? And what do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you did not?" The song's progression, from acknowledging personal accomplishments to realizing their source, mirrors the wisdom in Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The pre-chorus, with its direct statement that blessings come "from the Father's heart," not from the sky or chance, is a clear articulation of a theological certainty that permeates the song. This theme is further supported by verses like Romans 8:38-39, which assures believers that nothing can separate them from God's love, a love that is not conditional or accidental. The inclusion of the classic hymn "Yes, Jesus Loves Me" in the bridge serves as a powerful, grounding affirmation, connecting the personal realization of being loved to a foundational Christian truth. This simple yet profound melody reminds listeners of the unwavering, personal love of God, a love that is not a matter of luck but a foundational aspect of Christian doctrine, as declared in 1 John 4:8, "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." McReynolds’ interpretation of this truth is both deeply personal and universally relatable, encouraging listeners to reframe their understanding of their own lives, recognizing that every good thing is a manifestation of God's deliberate, loving plan, not merely a twist of fate. The song’s message is an invitation to live with gratitude, rooted in the security of being unconditionally loved by the Creator.