Lyrics
Verse1:
I woke up this morning closed in my right mind. counting all the blessings i had in my lifetime. i'm so fourtine to have someone like god heavenly father. When i was having so many problems noone but him could help me solve them he stepped in and he made everything okay and for this i'm so grateful.
Chours:
I'm grateful so thankful to be in the land of the living. i'm grateful,i'm so thankful to be in the land of the living.
Verse2:
I don't mind sharing my testimony to anyone who hear it cause i'm lead by the spirit and it's possible that something i might say to help along the way.Been through the storm but here i'm still standing on solid ground i keep on landing. that's why i have so much faith in god. for his love i'm grateful
Repeat chours(2x's)
Bridge
Oh yes(yes)i'm grateful(i'm grateful)
Oh yes (yes)i'm thankful(i'm thankful)
He spared me(that would stand)
He gave another chane(another chance)
Repeat chours until fade out
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Gratitude shapes every part of this song. The opening verse begins with the gift of waking, then counts blessings against a background of problems that God alone could solve. Being in the land of the living is treated as mercy rather than something ordinary. The storm has not erased faith; instead, standing on solid ground becomes a reason to thank the heavenly Father for help, love, and another chance.
Testimony gives that gratitude a purpose beyond private reflection. The singer is willing to share what happened because the account of divine help may encourage another person along the way. The repeated chorus keeps the focus on thankfulness, while the bridge names both preservation and renewed opportunity. Together, these lines present gratitude as a faithful response to deliverance. The song does not deny the weight of trouble, but it places trouble beside the care that sustained the singer and made continued praise possible.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 27:13 The psalm speaks of seeing the Lord's goodness in the land of the living.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The verse calls for thanksgiving in every circumstance.