Tim Godfrey - Good Morning Jesus Refix Lyrics
Lyrics
Thank you Jesus Thank you savior reign in my life in the morning Early in the morning In the morning I will rise rise rise oh rise I will rise rise rise oh rise I will rise and pray the Lord The Lord… oh oh
Good morning Jesus Good morning Lord Good morning Jesus Good morning Lord Good morning Jesus Good morning Lord
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I know you come from heaven above The Holy Spirit is in control Good morning Jesus Good morning Lord I will enter his gate with thanksgiving in my heart I will enter his court with praise I will say this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice for he has made me enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his court Enter his gate Enter his gate with thanksgiving in my heart Enter his court with praise
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice For he has made me glad I am so glad I will rejoice for he has made me glad He has made me glad I am so glad I will rejoice You will rejoice We will rejoice for he has made us glad Glad Glad Glad
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Good Morning Jesus Refix - Tim Godfrey (Recorded Live at Fearless 2021)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tim Godfrey’s "Good Morning Jesus Refix," recorded live at Fearless 2021 and released on June 30, 2023, is far more than just a song; it is a vibrant declaration of faith, a rhythmic morning prayer, and an anthem for intentional daily surrender. This powerful worship experience encapsulates the very essence of beginning each day by acknowledging the divine presence, transforming a simple greeting into a profound act of devotion. From its opening strains, the piece establishes a clear mandate: to rise early and seek the Lord, a sentiment deeply rooted in Scripture, echoing King David's plea in Psalm 5:3, "In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly." It calls to mind Jesus' own example of solitary morning prayer in Mark 1:35, setting a precedent for prioritizing spiritual communion at the start of the day, acknowledging God’s unchanging faithfulness that is new every morning as Lamentations 3:22-23 so beautifully reminds us.
The repetitive, yet never monotonous, invocation of "Good morning Jesus, Good morning Lord" is the very heartbeat of the song, serving as an invitation to the Creator into every waking moment. This simple, direct address is a powerful affirmation of a personal relationship with the divine, a recognition that God is not confined to sacred spaces or specific times but is intimately involved in the everyday. It articulates a belief in Jesus' divine origin, stating with confidence, "I know you come from heaven above," aligning with John 3:13 which affirms Christ’s heavenly descent. This declaration quickly transitions to the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit, affirming that "The Holy Spirit is in control," a foundational truth that empowers believers to walk by the Spirit, as Galatians 5:16 encourages, trusting in His guidance and power in daily life, as promised in Acts 1:8.
Building upon this foundation of acknowledgment and surrender, the song swells into a joyful proclamation of access and celebration. The lines, "I will enter his gate with thanksgiving in my heart, I will enter his court with praise," directly draw from Psalm 100:4, urging a thankful and praise-filled approach to God’s presence. This isn't a passive observance but an active, willful choice to engage in worship. It reinforces the biblical injunction to embrace each day as a divine gift, declaring, "I will say this is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice for he has made me glad." This phrase, lifted almost directly from Psalm 118:24, becomes a powerful reminder that every sunrise is an opportunity for joy, irrespective of circumstance. The repeated emphasis on "enter his gate" underscores an intentional, unhindered approach to God, highlighting the incredible privilege believers have to draw near through Christ.
Ultimately, "Good Morning Jesus Refix" crescendos into a shared experience of profound joy. The affirmation, "He has made me glad," resonates deeply, acknowledging God as the sole source of true, enduring gladness, as articulated in Psalm 16:11: "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence." This joy is not meant to be solitary but communal, as the lyrics expand to "You will rejoice, We will rejoice for he has made us glad." This collective declaration transforms individual gratitude into a corporate celebration, reminding worshippers of the strength found in the joy of the Lord, as Nehemiah 8:10 proclaims. Tim Godfrey masterfully crafts a worship experience that transcends mere musical performance, delivering a vibrant theological statement and an inspiring call to consistent, Spirit-led devotion that invigorates the soul and sets a Christ-centered tone for every new day.