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'Take All The Glory' by Raymond Okeke-Macauley: Driving Home Jesus’s Steadfast Love


Picture yourself driving along a highway, your mind distracted and a near miss with a motorcycle brings everything into sharp focus - your vulnerability, life's fleeting moments, the ceaseless grace that carries you through. That is happened as Raymond Okeke-Macauley's was writing 'Take All The Glory', and this near miss found it's way into the melody at the 1:47 minute mark as a gentle reminder. A song sparked from a thankful heart, inviting you to join in its praise.

Raymond Okeke-Macauley - Take All The GloryEach verse reminds us that, despite other people's best intentions, it's Jesus who is and remains our unwavering rock. No one else displays such a deep love for us, offers healing for our unseen wounds, or opens doors that we thought were permanently closed. The song reflects our own lives, our story told through vibrant lyrics and melody. 

The chorus is a reminder to lift your eyes and hands in praise to Him, who leads you to victory and comforts you in your trials. 'You deserve it all' was first sung as a spontaneous response to being shielded from an accident. That very line could be your anthem for daily deliverance and continuous blessing. 

So, take a moment to listen, soak up the music, and join this symphony of gratitude. Because truly, every little thing we have, every big thing we're part of - it's by His grace, for His glory.

(Related scripture: John 9:25; Romans 5:8; Revelation 3:7)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1exRvRKGFW7BHeGNKIg6Pk

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_rfjq2Fu4k

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