Lyrics
Verse 1
Kila kunapokucha,
maisha yangu ntakukabidhi,
kazi zangu naweka kwako,
e Bwana wangu unilinde,
Fikira zangu uzing'arishe,
ziweze kukuhimidi,
Nijaze na roho Mtakatifu.
Chorus
Nikiyafungua macho,
nione uwepo wako,
na masikio yangu yote,
Utulivu uwe wimbo,
akili nayo iwaze mema,
uniongoze siku nzima,
nitalisifu jina lako Bwana unipe matumaini.
Verse 2
Siku ikiwa na purukushani,
magonjwa mengi yakinibana,
ajali huku,
sikitiko kote unuzingire Baba,
jioni nayo Mungu wangu,
nehema na fadhili zako,
nazihitaji usiku kucha nitashukuru.
Bridge
Kwa mahitaji ya Kesho,
sina shaka,
kwani wewe Mungu U mpaji.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Kunapokucha is a Swahili morning prayer that hands the day to God as it begins. The first verse says that each time the day breaks, the singer will entrust life and work to the Lord, asks to be kept safe, asks that thoughts be made bright enough to praise Him and requests to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
The chorus asks for open eyes to see God's presence, ears that hear, a calm that becomes a song and a mind that thinks good things, along with guidance through the whole day. The second verse admits that a day can bring turmoil, sickness, accidents and sorrow, and asks God to surround the singer, then turns to the evening with a need for His grace and kindness. The bridge says there is no worry about tomorrow because God is the provider. The themes fit Psalm 5:3, Lamentations 3:22-23 and Matthew 6:34. Plainly worded, the song works as a daily devotional prayer.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 5:3 The psalmist brings his prayer to the Lord in the morning.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 The Lord's mercies are new every morning.
- Matthew 6:34 Jesus teaches not to worry about tomorrow.