Lyrics
Verse 1
Before I even knew who I was
or what my mom and daddy meant to me,
You were there guiding my footsteps
and sharing all the love You have for me.
Chorus
Now I can say, I love You Jesus,
You've been so good to me,
You died on Calvary.
Now I can say, I love You Jesus,
thank you, 'cause You've been so good to me.
Verse 2
And now that I am older
and have experienced some things,
I realize that You were there
with problems seen and unseen.
I thank You for Your goodness,
and I thank You for Your grace;
without Your love and tender mercy,
I would loose this Christian race.
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
I Love You Jesus traces a testimony of Christ’s care from childhood into maturity. The opening verse remembers guidance that preceded full understanding, while the chorus answers that grace with love and gratitude. Calvary stands at the center of the response: Jesus’ sacrifice is presented as the clearest reason for thanksgiving. The childlike language suits the choir setting, yet the confession is broad enough to express enduring Christian faith.
The second verse looks back on visible and hidden troubles and recognizes divine help within them. Its references to goodness, grace, love, and mercy shape the song as both praise and personal witness. The lyric also admits dependence, describing the Christian race as impossible to sustain apart from Christ’s care. That idea closely reflects biblical pictures of God directing a person’s steps and providing help in difficulty. The result is a simple worship song centered on remembrance, gratitude, and steadfast love for Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Romans 5:8 Paul connects Christ’s death with God’s love for sinners.
- Psalm 37:23-24 The psalm describes the Lord directing and upholding a person’s steps.