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I Give Up

By Laura Story

1,549 views Jul 11, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Laura Story's song reflects on belonging to God as Creator and Shepherd, emphasizing surrender and trust. The lyrics contrast worldly control with resting in God's care, referencing the parable of the lost sheep. The song encourages letting go of one's own way to experience the fullness of the Father's heart, framing surrender as a brand new start. It includes a prayer offering one's life to God, echoing the hymn 'Take My Life and Let It Be.' The overall message is about finding gain through giving up and learning to trust God's love simply.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I belong, I belong

To the maker of earth and seas

Who's as rich as a king

Yet so gentle and kind towards me


Pre-chorus 1

I am not cared for by a servant hired

But a Sheperd who would leave the ninety-nine


Chorus 1

So when I give up, I gain

When I let go of having my own way 

When I learn to see my surrender

As a brand new start

To know the fullness of my Father's heart


Verse 2

I will rest, I will rest

Not in worldly security

Not in what I may try 

To control that's controlling me


Pre-chorus 2

What if faith is simpler than I've made it be

Just as simple trusting of Your love for me


Chorus 1 

For when I give up, I gain

When I let go of having my own way 

When I learn to see my surrender

As a brand new start

To know the fullness of my Father's heart

(My Father's heart)


Chorus 2

So here's my life to take

Though You've heard this prayer

A thousand other days

Make this moment more than just empty words I say

Let it be a start

To know the fullness of my Father's heart 


Take my life and let it be

Consecrated Lord to Thee

 


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