Kristene DiMarco - I Am No Victim Lyrics
Lyrics
I am no victim, I live with a vision
I'm covered by the force of love
Covered in my Savior's blood
I am no orphan, I'm not a poor man
The kingdom's now become my own
And with the King I've found a home
He's not just reviving
Not simply restoring
Greater things have yet to come
Greater things have yet to come
He is my Father, I do not wonder
If His plans for me are good
If He'll come through like He should
'Cause He is provision and enough wisdom
To usher in my brightest days
To turn my mourning into praise
He's not just reviving
Not simply restoring
Greater things have yet to come
Greater things have yet to come
I am who He says I am
He is who He says He is
I'm defined by all His promises
Shaped by every word He says
Oh I am who He says I am
He is who He says He is
I'm defined by all His promises
Shaped by every word He says
Oh-oooh!...
Oh I'm no victim, I live with a vision
I'm covered by the force of love
Covered in my Savior's blood
I am no orphan, I'm not a poor man
The kingdom's now become my own
And with the King, I have a home
He is my Father
He is provision and enough wisdom
I am no victim
Video
I Am No Victim (LIVE) - Kristene Dimarco | Where His Light Was
Meaning & Inspiration
Kristene DiMarco's powerful declaration, "I Am No Victim," released on October 18, 2017, as part of the live album *Where His Light Was*, stands as a profound testament to spiritual identity and the transformative power of faith. This song is far more than a mere musical piece; it’s a vibrant articulation of a redeemed perspective, born from a deep understanding of God's unfailing love and His divine orchestration. The central theme resonates with a profound sense of overcoming, not through personal strength alone, but through a radical embrace of one's identity in Christ. DiMarco challenges the notion of powerlessness, asserting instead a divinely bestowed authority and belonging.
The lyrical tapestry is rich with biblical truths, painting a picture of a believer who is no longer defined by past hurts or perceived limitations. The opening lines, "I am no victim, I live with a vision," immediately set the tone, shifting from a passive stance of suffering to an active life guided by purpose. This vision is grounded in the secure knowledge of being "covered by the force of love" and "covered in my Savior's blood." This imagery powerfully evokes the protective and redemptive work of Christ, echoing passages like Isaiah 53:5, which speaks of being healed by His wounds, and Revelation 12:11, where believers overcome by the blood of the Lamb. The declaration, "I am no orphan, I'm not a poor man," directly counters the feelings of abandonment and destitution that can plague the human heart, replacing them with the secure reality of adoption into God's family. As Ephesians 1:5 and 1:7 remind us, we are predestined for adoption and have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. The song emphasizes that the "kingdom's now become my own," a profound truth found in Luke 12:32, where Jesus tells His disciples not to be afraid, for it is the Father's good pleasure to give them the kingdom. This ownership is inseparable from a relationship with "the King," a profound sense of finding "a home" secured in His presence, a fulfillment 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 for ever."
The recurring refrain, "He's not just reviving, not simply restoring, greater things have yet to come," is a dynamic expression of eschatological hope and the ongoing, expanding work of God in believers' lives. This isn't a faith that rests solely on past miracles or present blessings, but one that anticipates an even more glorious future. This perspective finds resonance in Philippians 1:6, which assures us that God who began a good work in us will bring it to completion. The affirmation, "He is my Father, I do not wonder if His plans for me are good," speaks to an unwavering trust in God's benevolent sovereignty. This is the heart of Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." The song celebrates God as the ultimate "provision and enough wisdom," capable of ushering in one's "brightest days" and transforming "mourning into praise." This echoes God's abundant provision throughout Scripture, as seen in passages like Philippians 4:19, which promises that God will supply all our needs, and the wisdom He imparts, as described in James 1:5, where asking for wisdom is met with generous giving.
The powerful bridge, "I am who He says I am, He is who He says He is, I'm defined by all His promises, shaped by every word He says," is the theological bedrock of the song. This is a direct confrontation with self-doubt and external definitions, rooting identity firmly in God's immutable word and character. This section powerfully connects with the biblical injunctions found in Romans 12:2, urging us not to conform to the pattern of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and 2 Corinthians 5:17, declaring that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The repetition of this declaration reinforces its significance, solidifying the truth that our true selves are found in alignment with God's perfect design and eternal promises, a concept beautifully captured in 2 Peter 1:4, where we are made partakers of His divine nature. Kristene DiMarco masterfully crafts "I Am No Victim" into an anthem of liberation, offering a profound, Scripture-infused perspective on spiritual victory and the unshakeable foundation of a life lived in God's abundant grace.