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I Am - Because You Are
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Amanda Cook's song "I Am Because You Are" is a reflective worship piece that longs for a return to childlike faith and simplicity in devotion. The lyrics express a desire to find God in everyday moments and to worship authentically, beyond mere ritual. The central message is that one's identity and worth are rooted in God's existence and love, which is sufficient. The song emphasizes that being loved by God is enough, and it culminates in a chorus of hallelujahs, celebrating that foundational truth.
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Take me back to simple things
Where I found You in everything
And worship wasn't just a song I'd sing
All my life an offering
Take me back to simple things
Where innocence was everything
And like a child my song would be
Unrehearsed and wild and free
I am because You are, the center of my heart
I'm loved because You're love, and that will be enough
Take me back to simple things
Behind closed doors just You and me
With nothing grand that I could bring
Your presence was enough for me
I am because You are, the center of my heart
I'm loved because You're love, and that will be enough
I am because You are, the center of my heart
I'm loved because You're love, and that will be enough
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah...
I am because You are, the center of my heart
I'm loved because You're love, and that will be enough