I Give Up lyrics

I belong, I belong

To the maker of earth and seas

Who’s as rich as a king

Yet so gentle and kind towards me

Pre-chorus 1

I am not cared for by a servant hired

But a Sheperd who would leave the ninety-nine

Chorus 1

So when I give up, I gain

When I let go of having my own way 

When I learn to see my surrender

As a brand new start

To know the fullness of my Father’s heart

Verse 2

I will rest, I will rest

Not in worldly security

Not in what I may try 

To control that’s controlling me

Pre-chorus 2

What if faith is simpler than I’ve made it be

Just as simple trusting of Your love for me

Chorus 1 

For when I give up, I gain

When I let go of having my own way 

When I learn to see my surrender

As a brand new start

To know the fullness of my Father’s heart

(My Father’s heart)

Chorus 2

So here’s my life to take

Though You’ve heard this prayer

A thousand other days

Make this moment more than just empty words I say

Let it be a start

To know the fullness of my Father’s heart 

Take my life and let it be

Consecrated Lord to Thee