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Grateful
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
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Michael Ketterer's song is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to God for His unwavering faithfulness through trials. The lyrics describe being rescued from despair and finding new purpose, comparing God's care to that of a brother, mother, and father. The singer acknowledges dependence on God, thanking Him for hope, life, joy, and forgiveness. The song emphasizes God's constant presence through fire and flood, and the singer's resolve to praise Him. It's a personal testimony of redemption and thankfulness, celebrating God's reliability and love.
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There I go crash and burn
You found me in the ashes
Saved me from my madness
And now I'm on fire, for Your truth
I see it all so clearly
I'm better when You're near me
You're closer than a brother
You love me like a mother
Protect me like a father
Means so much too me I gotta
I gotta tell You that I'm grateful, grateful
Been through hell and back again
Couldn't do without my Friend
You are faithful, faithful
Through the fire and the flood
You were there, You didn't run
And I'm grateful, grateful
Showed me time and time again
That on You I can depend
You are faithful, faithful
And I thank You
Like a phoenix I rise
I'm too high to come down
Can't remember the ground
But then You gently check my pride
When I'm hard of hearing
I'm so glad You're near me
You're closer than a brother
You love me like a mother
Protect me like a father
Without You I'm a goner
I gotta tell You that I'm grateful, grateful
Been through hell and back again
Couldn't do without my Friend
You are faithful, faithful
Through the fire and the flood
You were there You didn't run
And I'm grateful, grateful
Showed me time and time again
That on You I can depend
And You are faithful, faithful
And I thank You
Thank You for giving me hope
Thank You for giving me life
You keep forgiving me
Never forgetting me
Thank You for giving me joy
Thank You for every chance
You keep forgiving me
No better feeling that I am
I'm grateful, grateful
Been through hell and back again
Couldn't do without my Friend
You are faithful, faithful
Through the fire and the flood
You were there You didn't run
And I'm grateful, grateful
Showed me time and time again
That on You I can depend
And You are faithful, faithful
And I thank You