Shout Praises Kids - 10,000 Reasons Lyrics
Lyrics
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
10,000 reasons for my heart to find
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
10,000 years and then forevermore
Forevermore
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
I will worship Your holy name
God, I'll worship Your holy name
Video
10,000 Reasons - Shout Praises Kids (Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Emerging on June 21, 2024, the Shout Praises Kids rendition of "10,000 Reasons" offers a vibrant, accessible take on a beloved worship anthem, translating its profound biblical roots into a language and sound engaging for younger hearts and homes. This song, deeply inspired by the timeless truths found in Scripture, especially the powerful call to worship in Psalm 103, serves as a musical invitation to recount the countless ways God has shown Himself faithful and worthy of praise. The essence captured here is the psalmist's own challenge to his soul: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" (Psalm 103:1). It’s a reminder that praise isn’t just a feeling but an intentional act of remembering God's character and His actions in our lives and throughout history.
The message central to this song is the overwhelming abundance of reasons we have to praise God, far exceeding a simple count. It points us to the vastness of His mercy and grace. Psalm 103 elaborates on these reasons, speaking of God who "forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's" (Psalm 103:3-5). The song beautifully distills these multifaceted blessings – forgiveness, healing, redemption, enduring love – into a chorus of acclamation. It emphasizes that our praise should continue "until my days are past and endless days begin," echoing the eternal nature of God's reign and the perpetual nature of worship called for in passages like Revelation 4:8, where heavenly beings ceaselessly praise God. Furthermore, the song highlights key aspects of God's nature revealed in Psalm 103:8: "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." This truth provides foundational reasons for our trust and adoration, reminding us that His character, not just His deeds, is the ultimate basis for worship.
Analyzing this performance by Shout Praises Kids reveals a successful effort to convey these deep biblical themes with clarity and joy. The delivery is bright and encouraging, suitable for family worship and children's ministry settings. It simplifies the structure while retaining the core theological weight, making the truth of God's enduring love and faithfulness digestible and memorable for young minds. The song encourages a posture of gratitude, prompting listeners to reflect on God's goodness, just as Psalm 103 urges the soul to "forget not all his benefits" (Psalm 103:2). The focus on blessing God's "holy name" resonates with the biblical understanding that praising God's name is praising His revealed character and authority, as seen throughout the Psalms and in the call to hallow God's name in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9). By grounding the song in these scriptural truths, this version serves as more than just music; it becomes a tool for spiritual formation, helping individuals of all ages articulate their praise and connect it directly to the unwavering promises and proven track record of God's love and faithfulness, a love that is "from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children" (Psalm 103:17). This recording effectively translates ancient praise into a contemporary expression that inspires recognition of God's immeasurable goodness and the call to respond with joyful, ongoing worship.