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With Every Beat of My Heart

Frank Hernandez's avatarFrank Hernandez
on Apr 03, 2008

I lead kids in worship regularly, and one Sunday morning I asked them to thank the Lord for specific things (not just for "everything!"). I made a mental note of that thanksgiving list and the following week I was able to write a song incorporating their simple prayers of appreciation! I also focused on the idea that we can be reminded to give God thanks every time we take a breath or feel our heartbeat, which is in itself a gift of life!

 

Lyrics:

 

For the smile that you gave me

For the very special way you made me

For a family that loves me

And everyone who takes care of me

 

For a home that I can sleep in

And a bed to snuggle deep in

For toys and games that I love playing

Yes, I gotta keep on saying

 

Chorus:

Thank You, Lord (Thank You, Lord)

I wanna thank you (Thank You)

With every breath I

Thank You, Lord (Thank You, Lord)

I wanna thank You (Thank You)

With every beat of my heart

 

For the food you make so yummy

Even vegetables to fill my tummy

For the friends you’ve given to me

Who cheer me up when things seem gloomy

 

For the sunshine every morning

And the rain that comes down pouring

For all the stars in Your creation

I’ve gotta give my appreciation

 

Chorus

 

For the Word and for Your Spirit

For a church where I can hear it

For Your promise never to leave us

And the faith to trust in Jesus

 

Chorus

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