Blessed ~ Martina mcBride with lyrics
Inspiration Behind Blessed:
Blessed was conceived out of feeling deep gratitude for life’s everyday gifts. Martina uses ordinary moments that make life meaningful, thankful for children, family, love and another day to be alive on earth. The lyrics appreciate everyday blessings, recognizing abundance in ordinary life as well as special things that most take for granted.
Biblical Application:
The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace, ”’ 24 “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ – Numbers 6:23-26
Exegesis of Blessed:
I get kissed by the sun
Each morning
Put my feet on a hardwood floor
I get to hear my children laughing
Down the hall through the
Bedroom door
Sometimes I sit on my
Front porch swing
Just soaking up the day
I think to myself, I think to myself
This world is a beautiful place
Woken up by a bright sunny day. Be aware and appreciating the little things in life. Making the most of good weather. Being outside opens Martina’s eyes to the beauty of life on earth.
[Chorus]
I have been blessed
And I feel like I’ve found my way
I thank God for all I’ve been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones
That love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
Martina has reached a place of thankfulness. Realizing that she is doing what she was created to do. Thanking God for all that life has provided. Overwhelmed by how good her life is at the present. Especially thankful for family and friends.
[Verse 2]
Across a crowded room
I know you know what I’m thinking
By the way I look at you
And when we’re lying in the quiet
And no words have to be said
I think to myself, I think to myself
This love is a beautiful gift
Either referring to her husband or God. Martina’s sense of being blessed has given her a new appreciation for life.
When I’m singing my kids to sleep
When I feel you holding me
I know
As Martina wraps up another day, she is thankful to God and her husband for the many blessings in her life.
Final Thoughts:
Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes you may be showered with blessings while other periods of life can be humbling. I’ve learned not to overreact to everyday circumstances. Sometimes the moment I start to complain, I am humbled as I begin to see God’s blessings in disguise. Meanwhile, when the good times are rolling, overconfidence has a way of leading to complacency. As long as you take everything that happens in stride, time will allow you to develop a positive perspective in life, regardless of the hand that you are dealt in life.
by Jay Mankus
