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Less Like Me

By Zach Williams

4,342 views Jun 16, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Zach Williams' song 'Less Like Me' is a heartfelt prayer for personal transformation. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to live out his faith consistently, admitting moments of failure and selfishness. He asks God to help him become more merciful, gracious, kind, patient, and peaceful—more like Jesus and less like his natural self. The song reflects a desire to serve others, love neighbors, and embody the fruits of the Spirit. It's a humble confession of dependence on God's help to change from the inside out.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Oh I have days I lose the fight

Try my best but just don?t get it right

Well I talk a talk that I don?t walk

And miss the moments right before my eyes


Somebody with a hurt that I could have helped

Somebody with a hand that I could have held

When I just can?t see past myself

Oh Lord help me be

 

A little more like mercy

A little more like grace

A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith

A little more like patience

A little more like peace

A little more like Jesus

A little less like me


Yeah, there?s no denying I have changed

 I?ve been changed from who I used to be

But even at my best I must confess

I need help to see the way you see


Somebody with a hurt that I could have helped

Somebody with a hand that I could have held

When I just can?t see past myself

Oh Lord help me be

 

A little more like mercy

A little more like grace

A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith

A little more like patience

A little more like peace

A little more like Jesus

A little less like me


Oh to feed the beggar on the street

Love to be your hands and feet

Freely give what I receive

Lord help me be


I want a friendship first above all else

Love my neighbor as myself

In the moments no one sees

Lord help me be


A little more living 

Everything I preach

A little more like Jesus

A little less like me

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