The Clark Sisters - Blessed And Highly Favored Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Chorus:
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Verse
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Bridge:
As I look back through the years,
It's amazing how He kept me.
What the devil mean't for evil,
God turned it around,
Turned it around just for my good.
I know that I am blessed and highly favored.
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored.
Vamp 1:
It coulda' been me,
It shoulda' been me,
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood.
Vamp 2:
Grace, mercy.
Grace, mercy.
Ending:
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored,
just know that we're blessed and highly favored.
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Blessed and Highly Favored - The Clark Sisters
Meaning & Inspiration
"Blessed and Highly Favored," released by the iconic Clark Sisters on February 29, 2008, stands as a powerful testament to divine grace and the unwavering faithfulness of God, even amidst life's most arduous journeys. This song doesn't merely present a melody; it unfolds a profound narrative of resilience, deeply rooted in the Christian understanding of redemption and protection. The lyrics artfully articulate the profound realization that the blessings we experience are not earned but freely given, a direct result of divine intervention. The opening verses paint a vivid picture of facing overwhelming adversity – "hard trials" and "tribulations," with one's "back against the wall." This imagery resonates with the biblical accounts of individuals like Job, who endured immense suffering, or David, who often found himself in perilous situations, yet consistently turned to God for deliverance. The assurance that "He heard my cry and rescued me" echoes the promises found in Psalm 34:17, which states, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
The central theme of the song, encapsulated in its recurring declaration, "Just know that we're blessed and highly favored," serves as a constant reminder of God's special regard for His people. This isn't a casual blessing; it's a profound favor that transcends ordinary circumstances. The bridge, reflecting on past years and acknowledging how God "kept me," powerfully encapsulates the essence of Psalm 121:3, "He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber." The transformation of what "the devil meant for evil" into something for "my good" directly mirrors the profound truth articulated in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." This verse offers immense comfort, suggesting that even the darkest intentions of the adversary are ultimately subject to God's sovereign plan for our betterment.
The vamp sections, particularly "It coulda' been me, It shoulda' been me, It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood," powerfully allude to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. This is the ultimate manifestation of God's favor, the sacrifice that ultimately shields believers from deserved judgment. It speaks to the core of the Gospel message – salvation through Christ's atoning blood, as described in Hebrews 9:22: "Indeed, under the law almost everything is purged with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." The repetition of "Grace, mercy" underscores the inexhaustible nature of these divine gifts, the very foundation upon which our standing with God rests. "Blessed and Highly Favored" is more than a song; it's an anthem of gratitude, a declaration of faith, and an inspiring testament to the enduring love and protective power of God, reminding us to never take His magnificent blessings for granted, but to recognize them as profound evidence of His favor in our lives.