Here’s a song from Jason’s record All The Lovely Losers (available in the Rabbit Room store). He co-wrote it with one of my favorites, PFR’s Joel Hanson, and those of you familiar with PFR will probably recognize Joel’s influence on this one. That God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness is a big theme in Jason’s thinking and his music, and this song presents it well.
BLESSED BE
Words & Music: JG & Joel Hanson
Matt 5:1-16
There seems to be a special blessing available only to the poor in spirit, the meek, those who mourn, or in a word: the losers. It’s a shame that most times we are deathly afraid of becoming the kind of person Jesus described as eligible for this blessing.
Losers
All the lovely losers
Who never thought you’d hear your name
Oustide
Always on the outside
Empty at the wishing well
But time will tell
Blessed be
The ones who know that they are weak
They shall see
The Kingdom come to the broken ones
Blessed be
Thirsty
Like you’re drinking from a salt sea
But one day you’ll be satisfied
Hungry
For the taste of mercy
If only you could have your fill
One day you will
Blessed be
The ones who know that they are weak
They shall see
The Kingdom come to the broken ones
Blessed be
Not for the strong, the beautiful, the brave
Not for the ones who think they’ve got it made
It’s for the poor, the broken, and the meek
It’s for the ones who look a lot like you and me
Blessed be
The ones who know that they are weak
They shall see
The Kingdom come to the broken ones
Blessed be
Andrew Peterson is a singer-songwriter and author. Andrew has released more than ten records over the past twenty years, earning him a reputation for songs that connect with his listeners in ways equally powerful, poetic, and intimate. As an author, Andrew’s books include the four volumes of the award-winning Wingfeather Saga, released in collectible hardcover editions through Random House in 2020, and his creative memoir, Adorning the Dark, released in 2019 through B&H Publishing.
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