Matt Redman - Blessing Lyrics
Lyrics
Here I am I'm a soul set free
Caught up in this Mystery
Jesus there is a hope I breathe
For you are in me, You are in me
Here I am with my Chains undone
Caught up in your victory
Singing Songs of a Higher Love
For you are with me, You are with me
And we are ever praising You.
You brought a blessing and the blessing was You
There was a treasure, and the treasure was You
Lord, we had nothing, now we have all things
We were the lost but found the truth
You brought a blessing
And the blessing was You
As I walk through the valley low
I will build a place of hope
Going on from strength to strength
For You are in me, You are in me
Nothing good do You withhold
From the one who walks Your way
I'd give it all for just one day
That You are with me, You are with me
Yes, we are ever praising You
Hearts can find no rest until they find You
You made us for Yourself and we will praise You
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Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name (Lyrics And Chords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Matt Redman's "Blessing," featured on the 2006 release *Beautiful News (Bonus Track Version)*, stands as a profound declaration of faith, centering entirely on the transformative power and intrinsic value of God Himself. The song's narrative begins with an assertion of newfound freedom and victory, proclaiming, "Here I am, I'm a soul set free, caught up in this mystery." This initial freedom is directly attributed to the presence of Christ, echoed in the repeated assurance, "For You are in me, You are in me." This sentiment powerfully aligns with the Apostle Paul's declaration in Galatians 2:20, where he states, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." The lyrics continue to articulate a state of liberation from past burdens, "Here I am with my chains undone, caught up in Your victory," a direct echo of how believers are freed from the bondage of sin through Christ's sacrifice, as described in Romans 6:22: "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you bear leads to holiness, and the end, eternal life."
The core message of "Blessing" is unequivocally revealed in its central refrain: "You brought a blessing and the blessing was You." This is not a song about secondary blessings or material possessions; it is a direct testament to the singular and ultimate blessing being God Himself. This profound realization shifts the focus from what God *gives* to who God *is*. It speaks to a deep spiritual understanding that in possessing Christ, one possesses all things. This resonates deeply with Ephesians 1:3, which states, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." The song emphasizes the radical transformation from a state of lack to one of abundance, "Lord, we had nothing, now we have all things. We were the lost but found the truth." This mirrors the spiritual journey from lostness to salvation, as illuminated by verses like John 14:6, where Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life."
As the song progresses, it paints a picture of enduring faith even amidst hardship. The imagery of walking "through the valley low" is juxtaposed with the resolve to "build a place of hope" and move "on from strength to strength." This resilience is again rooted in the unwavering presence of God, "For You are in me, You are in me." This echoes the promise in Psalm 84:5-7, which speaks of those whose "strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage," finding their way through the valley of Baca to become springs. The conviction that "Nothing good do You withhold from the one who walks Your way" draws directly from Psalm 84:11, "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." The ultimate desire expressed, "I'd give it all for just one day that You are with me," underscores the immeasurable value of God's presence above all earthly treasures, a sentiment found in Psalm 16:11, "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." The concluding lines, "Hearts can find no rest until they find You. You made us for Yourself and we will praise You," bring the song to its theological apex, affirming humanity's inherent longing for God and the ultimate purpose of our existence: to glorify Him. This is a beautiful expression of Augustine's famous words, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you." "Blessing" is not merely a song; it is an anthem of redemption, a declaration of ultimate satisfaction, and a powerful reminder that in Christ, we have received the one true blessing that sustains us through every season of life.