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Ordinary Man
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
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Michael Ketterer's song "Ordinary Man" is a heartfelt declaration of identity and grace. The lyrics describe a person who feels imperfect and scarred, yet finds worth and purpose in God's unconditional love. The song contrasts human striving with divine acceptance, emphasizing that despite flaws, God's arms are open and He defines who we are. It speaks to the universal struggle of feeling inadequate and the peace found in surrendering to a higher power. The message is one of hope and reassurance, rooted in the belief that God's grace is sufficient for every ordinary person.
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Just a young boy running
Making my escape from the white picket fence
Dreamt that I'd be something
Oh, but I never thought it would look like this
Now what are Your thoughts
When You say my name
And what do You see
When You look me in the face
I'm just an ordinary man
Scars on my heart, dirt on my hands
Not an extraordinary man
But here in Your grace, that's where I stand
Lord, knows I ain't perfect
Still Your arms are wide open
And when I feel worthless
You give purpose, to this
Ordinary Man
The bar keeps getting higher
And the harder I try it just won't satisfy
When I'm walking through the fire
I won't be burning, cause You're here by my side
Through the flames You were there in it all
I'm just an ordinary man
Scars on my heart, dirt on my hands
Not an extraordinary man
But here in Your grace, that's where I stand
Lord, knows I ain't perfect
Still Your arms are wide open
And when I feel worthless
You give purpose, to this
Ordinary Man
I call on my Father
My Savior, my God and my Friend
Cause only my Father
Has the power to say who I am
I call on You Father
My Savior, my God and my Friend
Oh, cause only You Father
Have the power to say who I am
Just an ordinary man
Scars on my heart, dirt on my hands
Not an extraordinary man
But here in Your grace, that's where I stand
Lord, knows I ain't perfect
Still Your arms are wide open
And when I feel worthless
You give purpose, to this
Ordinary Man