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Dependable Jesus

By Esther Oji

2,074 views Jun 27, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Esther Oji's 'Dependable Jesus' is a worship song celebrating the faithfulness and reliability of Jesus Christ. The lyrics emphasize that encountering Jesus transforms lives and lifts burdens. Oji declares Jesus as the Guardian of her life, using the Igbo phrase 'So gi ne che ndum o.' The song highlights God's unchanging nature, His sufficiency, and His trustworthiness, affirming that He never fails or disappoints. It draws on biblical themes of God's constancy and truth, echoing passages like Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8. The repetitive, meditative structure makes it suitable for personal devotion or congregational worship.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Chorus:

No one meets You, and remains the same

Burdens are lifted, in encounter with You

Oh.. You are dependable, Jesus

So gi ne che ndum o (The Guardian of my life)

Dependable Jesus


No one meets You, and remains the same

Burdens are lifted, in encounter with You

Oh.. You are dependable, Jesus

You are reliable, You are dependable Jesus


You are dependable Jesus, Dependable Jesus

I can count on You, You never fail

So gi ne che ndum o (The Guardian of my life)

Dependable Jesus


You are reliable Jesus, Reliable Jesus

You are reliable Jesus

So gi ne che ndum o (The Guardian of my life)

Reliable Jesus


Sufficiency of the Saints (of my life)

Shepherd of my Soul

Self-existing, All-Sufficient, Jesus You are enough (Repeat)


I can count on You

I can bet on You,any day

Anytime, anywhere, Jesus You are enough

Jesus You are enough, You are more than enough

Self-existing, All-Sufficient, Jesus You are enough (Repeat)


No one meets You, and remains the same

Burdens are lifted, in encounter with You

Oh.. You are dependable, Jesus

So gi ne che ndum o (The Guardian of my life)

Dependable Jesus


You are dependable Jesus, Dependable Jesus

I can count on You anywhere, anytime

You can never fail, You never disappoint

You are dependable, Jesus

So gi ne che ndum o (The Guardian of my life)


What You say, is what You do

You never fail, You never disappoint, Jesus

Age-to-age, You remain the same

Your Name never changes; You are dependable

You?re awesome in Your ways, Oh my God

You are He Who Was, He Who Is, and Shall forever Be

Everything You say, cometh to pass

You are not a man, that You should lie

Nor son of man, that You should repent

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