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Chosen Generation
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Jul 18, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's song 'We Are a Chosen Generation' is a declaration of identity and purpose for believers. It draws on 1 Peter 2:9, describing Christians as a chosen people called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. The lyrics emphasize living for God, running with passion, and proclaiming that God is unshakable. The song encourages believers to rise up as a holy nation and to find their fulfillment in God rather than in the world. It is a worship anthem that inspires commitment and devotion.
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We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We live for You
God, we live for You
We run with passion for Your name, we run
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We run with passion for Your name, we run
Freedom, You've broken every chain, we run
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
Our God will not be moved
Our God will never be shaken
We run to You, we run
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
'Cause You are everything
More than all we need
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
I've found this world to be
Not enough for me
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
God, we live for You
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
Come on, sing, we are
We are a chosen generation
Rise up, holy nation
God, we live for You
You have called us out of darkness
Into light so glorious
God, we live for You
We live for You
God, we live for You