{Be Loved} I’ve Been Redeemed

by: Anna Anderson

I heard a song over the radio tonight that spoke to me so beautifully and turned into one of those grace moments. I’ll admit, I don’t listen to much contemporary Christian radio because it has me quite jaded. Frankly, I tire of it quickly and some of the songs annoy me. No, I’m not bashing all Christian radio stations or channels or artists, but in the Seattle area, our options are limited in that arena and so when I travel, I’ll “test” the Christian radio stations sometimes. (And yes, I know about Pandora and Spotify and iTunes and all that jazz–pun intended–ha). I don’t know if this is a current/popular song, but the lyrics spoke to me deeply and reminded me of the incredible grace God extends to us through redemption. I needed this song tonight. Here’s the lyrics:

Seems like all I could see was the struggle
Haunted by ghosts that lived in my past
Bound up in shackles of all my failures
Wondering how long is this gonna last
Then You look at this prisoner and say to me “son
Stop fighting a fight it’s already been won”

I am redeemed, You set me free
So I’ll shake off these heavy chains
Wipe away every stain, now I’m not who I used to be
I am redeemed, I’m redeemed

All my life I have been called unworthy
Named by the voice of my shame and regret
But when I hear You whisper, “Child lift up your head”
I remember, oh God, You’re not done with me yet

I am redeemed, You set me free
So I’ll shake off these heavy chains
Wipe away every stain, now I’m not who I used to be

Because I don’t have to be the old man inside of me
‘Cause his day is long dead and gone
Because I’ve got a new name, a new life, I’m not the same
And a hope that will carry me home

I am redeemed, You set me free
So I’ll shake off these heavy chains
Wipe away every stain, ’cause I’m not who I used to be

I am redeemed, You set me free
So I’ll shake off these heavy chains
Wipe every stain, yeah, I’m not who I used to be
Oh, God, I’m not who I used to be
Jesus, I’m not who I used to be
‘Cause I am redeemed
Thank God, redeemed

Thanks, Big Daddy Weave, for penning such a song.

Grace.
Redemption.
Freedom.
TRUTH.

Amazing, isn’t it?

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