HOW CAN I REPAY YOU LORD
For all You’ve done for me
Nothing I can say or do
Will ever be enough
I will live for You
Walking in Your way
Lifting high Your name
Holding close the cross
Not in words alone
But in what I do
I will live my life for You
Dear Lord your heart is drawing me
A calling from Your throne
And in my brokenness I come
And whisper to you Lord
It’s not by works but by Your grace
I’ll never earn Your love
You loved me first You’ll love me last
Your cross my only hope
Song Meaning
The singer knows God’s grace cannot be earned or repaid. The proper response to Christ’s first love and the cross is a life of grateful obedience expressed in deeds as well as words.
Biblical Message
Psalm 116:12–14 asks how to respond to the Lord’s benefits; Ephesians 2:8–10 joins salvation by grace with a life of good works; 1 John 4:19 says believers love because God first loved them.
Reflection
Grace is a gift, not a debt to settle. Let gratitude produce faithful action without turning obedience into an attempt to earn God’s love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “How Can I Repay You”?
The singer knows God’s grace cannot be earned or repaid. The proper response to Christ’s first love and the cross is a life of grateful obedience expressed in deeds as well as words.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 116:12–14 asks how to respond to the Lord’s benefits; Ephesians 2:8–10 joins salvation by grace with a life of good works; 1 John 4:19 says believers love because God first loved them.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits dedication, thanksgiving, and teaching on grace and obedience.