Lyrics
Verse 1
For every battle You've won without question
For every lie that You've silenced with love
We acknowledge You in every victory
Almighty God
Verse 2
For every promise You've kept in the valley
For every burden You've lifted with ease
We have gathered with great expectation
Lord, we believe
Pre-Chorus
You never cease to amaze us
All of the praises, Lord they belong to You
Jesus receive all the glory
Take all the credit for what You're about to do
Chorus
Every good thing, every good thing
Comes from You
Verse 3
For every season that showed us Your sorrow
For every trial that taught us to trust
We are standing right here in Your purpose
As You stand with us
Pre-Chorus
You never cease to amaze us
All of the praises, Lord they belong to You
Jesus receive all the glory
Take all the credit for what You're about to do
Chorus
Every good thing, very good thing
Comes from You
Every good thing, every good thing
Comes from You
Bridge
Every good thing
Woah, oh-oh
Every good thing
Woah, oh-oh
Every good thing
Woah, oh-oh
Pre-Chorus
You never cease to amaze us
All of the praises, Lord they belong to You
Jesus receive all the glory
Take all the credit for what You're about to do
You never cease to amaze us
All of the praises, Lord they belong to You
Jesus receive all the glory
Take all the credit for what You're about to do
Chorus
Every good thing, every good thing
Comes from You
Every good thing, every good thing
Comes from You
Outro
Every good thing
Woah, oh-oh
Every good thing
Woah, oh-oh
Every good thing
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Every Good Thing” is a song of gratitude that credits God for victory, truth, comfort, and faithfulness. Its verses remember battles won, lies answered by love, promises kept in hardship, and burdens lifted. Rather than treating those experiences as isolated successes, the lyric gathers them into a confession that every good gift has its source in God.
The pre-chorus turns remembrance into expectation, offering praise to Jesus before the next act of help is seen. That confidence is balanced by the third verse, which acknowledges sorrow and trial as places where trust was learned and divine purpose remained present. The central refrain closely echoes James 1:17, where every good and perfect gift comes from above. Repetition gives that claim the role of both summary and declaration: past faithfulness supports present praise and future confidence. The song’s focus remains on God’s generosity and glory, with gratitude expressed as recognition that victory, endurance, and hope are received from God.
Related Scripture
- James 1:17 James teaches that every good and perfect gift comes from above.
- Psalm 103:2-5 The psalm calls God’s people to remember his benefits, healing, and sustaining mercy.