Lyrics
Intro
Blessed
I am blessed
Blessed
I am blessed
Verse 1
Jesus died for me
Jesus died for me
Jesus died for me
So I am blessed
Verse 2
Early in the morning when I open up my eyes
I am blessed
Breath of life inside me, Lord, I realize
I am blessed
Grace and mercy follow me everywhere I go
So blessed every day
Jesus keeps on loving me
I am blessed today
Chorus
I am blessed
I am blessed
I am blessed
Jesus blessed me today
I am blessed today
So blessed every day
I am blessed today
Jesus died for me
So I am blessed today
Verse 3
Through the valley low and through the darkest nights
I am blessed
Jesus held my hand and brought me to the light
I am blessed
Now my heart keeps singing every single day
Blessed every day
I will praise His holy name
I am blessed
The devil can't touch me
I am blessed
No evil can shake me
I am blessed
The devil can't move me
I am blessed
Yahweh stands with me
I am blessed
Bridge
Blessed
Blessed
Blessed
Because you died for me
I am blessed
Because you rose for me
I am blessed
Now the whole world will see
I am blessed today
Jesus blessed me today
I am blessed today
So blessed every day
I am blessed today
Jesus died for me
So I am blessed today
Outro
So blessed
Died for me
So I am blessed today
Forever
Forever
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The song builds its confession of blessing around the death and resurrection of Jesus. Morning breath, daily mercy, guidance through dark valleys, and continuing love are all received as signs of grace. Blessing is therefore described less as material success than as life held by Christ. The repeated declaration gives the lyric a testimony-like shape, returning every experience to gratitude for salvation and divine care.
Images of the valley and a guiding hand recall the assurance of Psalm 23, where the presence of God answers fear in the darkest place. The language about grace and mercy following each day strengthens that connection. At the center, the cross and resurrection provide the reason for confidence: Jesus died, rose, and remains with the singer. Praise becomes the fitting response to that protection and new life. Even the claims made in the face of evil are grounded in the presence of Yahweh rather than personal strength, making dependence on Christ the foundation of the song’s joy.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:4-6 The psalm connects the dark valley with the presence of God and with goodness and mercy following the faithful.
- 1 Peter 2:24 The verse describes Christ bearing sins in his body on the cross so that believers may live in righteousness.
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Paul summarizes the gospel through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.