Lyrics
I’m leaning on the everlasting arms
That placed me on the rock that stands
I hold true to the one who breaks my fall
And lifts me time and time again
Oh my God so good
You never give up
You never give up on me
Oh what joy I’ve found
Because of Your love
Because of Your love for me
This freedom purchased by the highest price
This grace outweighing all my shame
I’m made new through the power of sacrifice
From death now raised to life again
I’m not a slave to sin so I’m singing
You are good
Buried with Christ to rise in Your freedom
You are good
When you make a promise Jesus You keep it
You are good
So I’ll praise Your name as long as I’m breathing
You are good
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Meaning & Inspiration
God So Good celebrates God’s steady goodness through images of support, rescue, freedom, and new life. The opening leans on everlasting arms and a firm rock, portraying divine care as the foundation that catches a falling person and raises that person again. Joy comes not from changing circumstances but from God’s love and His refusal to abandon His people. The refrain answers those truths with simple, repeated praise.
The second half places that confidence within the message of Christ’s sacrifice. Freedom is described as purchased at the highest price, grace outweighs shame, and death gives way to life. The declaration about no longer being enslaved to sin closely reflects Paul’s teaching about union with Christ in death and resurrection. Promise, freedom, and praise are therefore linked: because Jesus is faithful and His saving work makes life new, the fitting response is to praise His name for as long as breath remains.
Related Scripture
- Romans 6:4-6 Paul connects union with Christ to new life and freedom from slavery to sin.
- Psalm 136:1 The psalm calls for thanks because God is good and His steadfast love endures.
- Deuteronomy 33:27 God’s everlasting arms are pictured as a secure refuge beneath His people.