James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of James 1

8 songs meet this passage

  • “I know it's all because my God above me”

    Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now · Kid Cudi

    resonates with James 1:17

    A brief, genuine acknowledgment that his blessings come from above, even if it's not dwelt on.

  • “Won't take that credit, I know where we get it”

    Blessings (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) · Lecrae

    resonates with James 1:17

    Attributing blessings to God above rather than self-effort mirrors this verse's teaching that every good gift comes down from the Father.

  • Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods) · Chance the Rapper

    resonates with James 1:17

    Naming good gifts as coming from God above aligns with the song's distinction between genuine blessing and material gain.

  • “Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together”

    I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (From "Armageddon" Soundtrack) · Aerosmith

    resonates with James 1:17

    The passing acknowledgment of God as the giver of this relationship gestures, however briefly, toward the true source of every good gift.

  • The Painter · Cody Johnson

    resonates with James 1:17

    Recognizing a loved one as a good gift from God reflects this verse's claim that every good gift comes down from above.

  • “I thank God you can read my mind”

    Speechless · Dan + Shay

    resonates with James 1:17

    The passing nod to God as the giver of this good gift of love echoes Scripture's view that every good gift comes from above, even if the song doesn't dwell there.

  • “There must have been an angel by my side”

    Kiss of Life · Sade

    resonates with James 1:17

    The song credits unseen heavenly help for her joy, echoing the truth that every good gift, including love, comes from above, even if it doesn't name the Giver.

  • Oh! Tengo Suerte · Masayoshi Takanaka

    strains against James 1:17

    The song credits luck for good fortune, where Scripture points to every good gift coming from God rather than chance.

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