In these weeks of summer, we are returning to the theme of “Sing Your Way Through the Summer.” Today we reflect on the words to the popular song by City Alight, “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me.” Take some time to listen to this song. (You can find it HERE.) Then, turn the lyrics into expressions of personal, specific prayer during your time with the Lord. You can also use this guide in your family time, small group, or even an upcoming church service.

 

“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

By City Alight

(Credits: Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Michael Farren – CCLI: 7121852)

 

Verse 1:

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

• Jesus, my redeemer, thank You for the grace that I have experienced, especially when…
• Jesus, thank You that You give me joy, even when…
• Lord, remind me that You are my righteousness, when I…
• Thank You that You have set me free from…
• I pray that Your steadfast love will be evident through me to…
• Thank You that Your deep and boundless peace has been so very real when…

 

Refrain 1:

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

For my life is wholly bound to His

Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

• Jesus, thank You that because You are my only hope, I do not need to hope in…
• When I am tempted to trust in…remind me that it is not I, but Christ through me.

 

Verse 2:

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken

For by my side, the Savior, He will stay

I labor on in weakness and rejoicing

For in my need, His power is displayed

• Thank You, Jesus, that You have never forsaken me, even when I felt the darkness of…
• Jesus, I confess that I am needy in the area of…, and I know that You can give me Your power to…

 

Refrain 2:

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

Through the deepest valley He will lead

Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

• Jesus, my Shepherd, I know that You will defend me when…
• Lord, I need Your leadership right now as I…
• Thank You that You will overcome… (struggle) in my life.

 

Verse 3:

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven

The future sure, the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

And He was raised to overthrow the grave

• Thank You that because I am forgiven, I no longer have to dread…
• Because You have risen from the dead, I know You will overcome…

 

Refrain 3:

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh, the chains are released, I can sing: I am free!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

• Thank You for the promise that my sin has been defeated, especially when I…
• Thank You that You freed me from the chains of…

 

Verse 4:

With every breath I long to follow Jesus

For He has said that He will bring me home

And day by day I know He will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne

• Jesus, give me a greater longing to follow You when…
• Lord, help me experience renewal, day by day, through my commitment to…

 

Refrain 4:

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to Him

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

• Jesus, please help me recognize self-glory when…
• Thank You that I can trust You to give me grace to complete the race, even when I…

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