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Once In A Lifetime
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Twila Paris's song "Once in a Lifetime" reflects on the pivotal moments when a person must choose to respond to God's grace. The lyrics emphasize the urgency and significance of these decisions, noting that they cannot be revisited. The song speaks of standing at a crossroads, holding a single heartbeat between God and humanity, and being surrounded by mercy so tangible it can be tasted. It encourages listeners to embrace grace and obedience rather than resist, highlighting the weight of each choice. The message is both solemn and hopeful, urging a faithful response to God's love.
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Once in a lifetime we come to this place
We are given grace
We are given grace
Here one decision is made to lean in or away
Once in a lifetime this choice is in our hands
Here at this crossroads so briefly we stand
Once in a lifetime this one given heartbeat goes by
Once in a life
Once in a lifetime we come to this day
We cannot come back
We cannot come back
We have His Promise to give all the wisdom we lack
Once in a lifetime this choice is in our hands
Holding one moment between God and man
Once in a lifetime this one given heartbeat goes by
Once in a life
Met and surrounded by mercy so real
So real we can taste it
Over and over we choose to drink in
This love or to waste it
Once in a lifetime at this very place
We are given grace
We are given grace
No small decision is made to resist or obey
Once in a lifetime this choice in our hands
Once in a lifetime and never again
Once in a lifetime this one given heartbeat goes by
Once in a life