Tasha Cobbs Leonard - No Longer Slaves - I Am a child of God Lyrics
Lyrics
NO LONGER SLAVES
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
You unravel me with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
Till all my fears are gone
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
From my mother's womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again
Into your family
Your blood flows through my veins
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I am surrounded
By the arms of the father
I am surrounded
By songs of deliverance
We've been liberated
From our bondage
We're the sons and the daughters
Let us sing our freedom
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
So I could stand and sing
I am a child of God...
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
Also sung By Bethel Music
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard - No Longer Slaves (Live At Passion City Church)
Meaning & Inspiration
"No Longer Slaves" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, released on January 26, 2015, stands as a formidable declaration of spiritual freedom and identity. The song's profound message unpacks the liberating truth that every individual, through divine grace, is delivered from the grip of fear and invited into an unbreakable relationship with God. It moves beyond a simple hymn, becoming an anthem for anyone wrestling with doubt, inadequacy, or the weight of past traumas, proclaiming a profound shift from spiritual bondage to adoption within the Creator's family.
The core narrative of "No Longer Slaves" is a powerful testament to redemption, a journey from being oppressed by fear to confidently embracing one's divine inheritance. The opening lines immediately establish this transformative declaration, asserting an end to the dominion of fear, replaced by the profound truth of being a cherished child of God. This echoes Romans 8:15, which affirms that believers "have not received a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba, Father!'" The song describes a deep, personal encounter where divine presence "unravels" and "surrounds" the individual with a "song of deliverance," a beautiful imagery that brings to mind Psalm 32:7, "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." This emphasizes God's active role in quieting anxieties and bringing peace.
The song then delves into the foundational truth of divine election and rebirth. The lines about being chosen from the "mother's womb" and love calling one's name resonate with Jeremiah 1:5, where God declares, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you." This pre-ordained love establishes an identity rooted in God's eternal plan, not human circumstance. The declaration of being "born again" into God's family, with His "blood flowing through my veins," speaks to the spiritual transformation described in John 3:3-7, where Jesus speaks of being "born of water and the Spirit." This spiritual rebirth signifies a complete adoption into God's household, mirroring Galatians 3:26, "For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith." The metaphorical "blood flowing" symbolizes the life of Christ animating and empowering believers, signifying a spiritual DNA shared with the Father.
The theme of divine protection and liberation intensifies as the song progresses, describing being "surrounded by the arms of the Father" and by "songs of deliverance." This imagery offers immense comfort and security, reflecting passages like Psalm 91:4, which speaks of finding refuge under God's wings. The collective affirmation, "We've been liberated from our bondage / We're the sons and the daughters / Let us sing our freedom," shifts the personal declaration to a communal celebration. It powerfully articulates the freedom Christ secured for all, echoing Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." The most compelling imagery of God's delivering power arrives with the reference to splitting the sea, allowing a path "right through it" and drowning fears in "perfect love." This unmistakable allusion to the Red Sea miracle in Exodus is a profound reminder of God's ability to overcome insurmountable obstacles and deliver His people from what seems impossible. It connects directly to 1 John 4:18, which states that "perfect love drives out fear," demonstrating that God's unwavering love is the ultimate antidote to all anxieties.
Ultimately, "No Longer Slaves" is more than just a melody; it is a profound theological statement set to music, designed to empower and affirm. It meticulously guides the listener from a place of fear and spiritual captivity to one of triumphant identity and freedom through Christ. The repeated declaration, "I am a child of God," serves as an insistent, necessary reminder of this foundational truth, aiming to embed it deeply within the spirit of all who hear it. The song functions as a spiritual anchor, continually drawing individuals back to their divine parentage and the boundless love that has already secured their liberation, inviting them to live a life unburdened by fear and fully confident in their sacred belonging.