Juanita Bynum - Because You Loved Me Lyrics
Lyrics
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
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Juanita Bynum & Doug Williams - Because You loved me
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 3, 2007, as part of the "Wedding Songs" album, Juanita Bynum's rendition of "Because You Loved Me" offers a profound narrative of dependence and gratitude, reimagined through a lens of divine love. While the original phrasing may evoke sentiments of human affection, Bynum's spiritual background and the album's context invite a rich interpretation where the "You" being addressed is none other than God Himself, or Christ, the ultimate Bridegroom. The song becomes a testimony, a deeply personal and reflective anthem acknowledging the transformative power of God's unwavering presence and perfect love in a believer's life. It articulates the deep, abiding impact of divine affection, painting a picture of a life utterly shaped and redeemed by a higher power.
The lyrical journey begins with an outpouring of thankfulness for divine steadfastness, stating, "For all those times you stood by me" and "For all the truth that you made me see." This resonates deeply with scriptural assurances of God's faithfulness, reminding us of passages like Deuteronomy 31:6, where God promises never to leave or forsake us, and Psalm 37:24, which affirms that though we may stumble, we will not fall, for the Lord upholds us. The ability to discern truth, as illuminated by the lyrics, finds its parallel in Psalm 119:105, which declares God's word a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, guiding us through life's complexities. The subsequent lines, "For all the joy you brought to my life" and "For all the wrong that you made right," perfectly echo the promise of joy found in His presence (Psalm 16:11) and the redemptive power of His grace, which makes all things new and works for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28, Isaiah 1:18). This opening sets the stage for a comprehensive acknowledgment of God as the source of all good, the silent yet powerful force behind every blessing and every rectification.
The heart of the song unveils a powerful testament to God's enabling and restorative might. Phrases like "You were my strength when I was weak" and "You were my voice when I couldn't speak" mirror the profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where God assures us that His grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in weakness. Similarly, Exodus 4:12 reminds us that God puts words in the mouths of those He calls, empowering them to speak when they feel inadequate. The sentiment "You were my eyes when I couldn't see" beautifully captures the spiritual insight and guidance only God can provide, akin to the opening of the eyes of our understanding mentioned in Ephesians 1:18 or the wisdom offered in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all our heart. The affirmation "You saw the best there was in me" speaks to God's unconditional love and grace, seeing us not as we are but as we can be in Christ, a truth celebrated in Romans 5:8. When the lyrics profess, "Lifted me up when I couldn't reach" and "You gave me faith 'coz you believed," it reflects God's divine elevation and the gift of faith that originates from Him, as explained in Ephesians 2:8. This section culminates in the powerful declaration, "I'm everything I am Because you loved me," a profound spiritual insight that our true identity and purpose are found solely in Christ (Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17).
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes even more soaring, with lines such as "You gave me wings and made me fly" and "You touched my hand I could touch the sky." These expressions vividly portray the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to rise above earthly limitations, much like the promise in Isaiah 40:31 that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength and mount up with wings as eagles. The experience of losing faith and having it restored, "I lost my faith, you gave it back to me," speaks to God's compassionate pursuit and renewal of our spirits, echoing Peter's restoration by Christ in Luke 22:32 and the steadfastness of Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). The reassurance that "no star was out of reach" underscores the boundless possibilities found in God's plan, reminding us that with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). The final verses reinforce God as "The tender wind that carried me" and "A light in the dark shining your love into my life," evocative images of the Holy Spirit's gentle guidance and God's illuminating presence, which serves as a beacon of hope and truth (John 8:12, John 3:8). Ultimately, "Because You Loved Me," in Juanita Bynum's interpreted context, becomes a powerful anthem of spiritual gratitude, a reminder that every aspect of our being, every triumph, and every moment of grace flows from the eternal, transformative love of God, making our world a better place indeed because of Him (Romans 12:2).