MP3: I Will Praise You

A listening MP3 from A Mystery of Majesty.

Song History:

August 14, 1996

Psalm 89:5-8; Luke 17:15-16

Very often, the enemy tries to drag me down through deception–through lies. This song was born when I was feeling depressed and really had no reason (at least that I could see) to be so down. Most generally the enemy attacks my identity and worth. When those lies come, I simply remind my soul of the truth. Yes, at one point I was unworthy and a sinful wretch, but the redeeming blood of Jesus has cleansed me and made me righteous by His righteousness. At one point in my life I was hopelessly lost, yet the Good Shepherd had searched for me and found me and rescued my life. When I began to focus on these truths rather than upon the enemy's lies, gratitude began to fill my heart. As I released the gratitude to Christ, the enemy had to flee from the presence of my Redeemer and this song was born in the process. When I remember how lost I was and how much Jesus had to pay for me, my heart is filled with an awesome awareness of His mighty, loving presence. I simply began doing what I know to do...approaching my Father in gratitude for all He has done. He who has been forgiven much, loves much. I love You so much, Lord.

I Will Praise You

All that I am, all I will be,

All that I know,

And all that I cannot see,

All that I was is no longer me,

For my Redeemer,

My Lord, set me free!

He rescued me!

I will praise you

For all that you have done for me!

I will praise you

For redeeming and setting me free!

For loving me!

I was so lost and you seemed so far,

But redeeming blood washed me to right where you are!

Now I am your child,

And you are my God!

Your redeeming love

Just leaves me standing in awe

Of who you are!

 Repeat Chorus

Received by Dennis Jernigan on August 14, 1996

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