PRAISE TEAM - Jesus Changed My Life Lyrics
Lyrics
I spent my time running to all the wrong places
I thought that I would be the last thing one you’d ever want to see
I was so far gone, the kind they give up on
But you are not the kind of God to ever give up on me.
Oh, your kindness led me home, Oh
Grace came calling my name, lifted my soul
Up out of that grave
Was Hell bound, lost and then found
Look what you’ve done, you’ve turned it all around
And I can testify I am not the same
Like lightning from the sky
Jesus changed my life
You wouldn’t let go, you wouldn’t leave me
Followed me through darkness and chased me down with mercy
You wouldn’t look back, you see beyond my past
Cause there’s nothing I have ever done to make you love me less.
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for setting me free
Thank you for taking these chains off of me
Thank you that I’m not who I used to be
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for setting me free
Thank you for taking these chains off of me
Thank you that I’m not who I used to be
Video
YOU COVERED ME - Dr. R.A. Vernon & "The Word" Church Praise Team, Timothy Reddick Lead
Meaning & Inspiration
"Jesus Changed My Life" by YOU COVERED ME, featuring Dr. R.A. Vernon & "The Word" Church Praise Team with Timothy Reddick on lead vocals, released on December 11, 2013, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of faith. This song isn't merely a collection of notes and rhythms; it’s an anthem born from the profound experience of encountering Christ and the subsequent reorientation of one's entire existence. The central message resonates deeply with the core of Christian belief: that a life lived apart from God is fundamentally altered and made whole through His redemptive work. It echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song vividly illustrates this spiritual metamorphosis, moving from a state of brokenness or searching to a place of peace, purpose, and unshakeable hope found solely in Jesus.
The narrative woven throughout "Jesus Changed My Life" paints a clear picture of a before and after. It speaks to the universal human yearning for something more, a fulfillment that worldly pursuits often fail to deliver. This resonates with Jesus' own words in John 14:6, where He states, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The song articulates the realization that true life, abundant life as described in John 10:10, is not found in self-sufficiency or the accumulation of earthly treasures, but in surrendering to the Savior. It captures the essence of Isaiah 55:2, which urges, "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?" The praise team powerfully conveys that once this truth is embraced, everything shifts. The burdens that once seemed insurmountable are lifted, the darkness of sin is dispelled by the light of Christ (John 8:12), and a renewed sense of identity and belonging is established. This transformation is not presented as a minor adjustment but as a complete overhaul, a testament to the all-encompassing power of God’s grace. The song is a vibrant expression of gratitude and a bold declaration of the gospel’s efficacy, encouraging all who hear it to consider the life-altering impact of a personal encounter with Jesus.