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Why me Lord
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Jun 17, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Kris Kristofferson's 'Why Me Lord' is a heartfelt prayer of humility and repentance. The singer wonders why he deserves God's love and kindness despite his failures, acknowledging he has wasted God's grace. He asks for help, recognizing his need for Jesus and surrendering his soul into God's hands. The song also expresses a desire to share his testimony with others who are on their way back to God. It reflects themes of unworthiness, gratitude, and total dependence on divine mercy.
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To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known
Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving you or the kindness you've shown
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in your hand
Try me, Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay all I've taken from you
Maybe Lord I can show someone else
What I've been through myself, on my way back to you
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in your hand
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me Jesus my souls in your hand
Jesus, my soul's in your hand.