“Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me”

We have put together an 8-Day Song Devotional in hopes that it would encourage you and help you engage more with this song on Sundays. Join us as we walk through this song, line by line, with Scripture and reflective questions. 

Instructions for each day: 

1. Read & reflect upon the lyrics, passages, & questions provided
2. In an undistracted setting, Listen to the Full Song as you follow along with the lyrics
3. Spend some time in prayer to close out your devotional time

 

DAY 1

Verse 1

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer 

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

 

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer  

• Passages: Romans 3:23-24 ; Romans 6:23 ; Ephesians 2:8-9

• Question: Apart from Christ, what are the wages that we earn with our own “works”? 

There is no more for heaven now to give

• Passages: John 3:16 ; Matthew 21:33-39 (Tenants=OT Israel ; Servants=OT Prophets)

• Question: What is the culminating gift that the “Master” Heavenly Father has given? 

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom

• Passages: 1 Thessalonians 1:6 ; Romans 5:17 (Adam vs. Jesus) ; Romans 8:1-4

• Question: Rom. 8:3-4. What has Christ fulfilled & given to us as if we did it ourselves? 

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

• Passages: Psalm 118:1 ; John 14:27

• Question: What are examples of the kind of peace & comfort the world tries to give?

 

DAY 2

Chorus 1

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

For my life is wholly bound to His

Oh how strange and divine, I can sing “all is mine”

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

 

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

• Passages: John 14:6 Hebrews 10:23 ; Hebrews 6:17-20 ; 1 Peter 1:3

• Question: How can we be sure that He is our only hope & that our salvation is secure?

For my life is wholly bound to His

• Passages: 1 Corinthians 6:17 ; Colossians 3:3 ; Galatians 3:27 

• Question: Ever been wholly bound to a tight shirt or tight jeans with no way to get out!?

Oh how strange and divine, I can sing “all is mine”

• Passages: Colossians 1:25-27 ; Ephesians 1:3

• Question: How many spiritual blessings has God given to us via our Union to His Son?

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

• Passages: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 ; Galatians 2:20

• Question: Just to be sure, Who’s responsible for all of the blessings in our possession? 

 

DAY 3

Verse 2

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken 

For by my side, the Savior He will stay

I labor on in weakness and rejoicing 

For in my need, His power is displayed

 

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken  

• Passages: Matthew 4:16 ; Deuteronomy 31:6

• Question: What kind of darkness in this world brings you the most grief?

For by my side, the Savior He will stay

• Passages: Romans 8:35-39 ; Joshua 1:9

• Question: Is there anything trying to helplessly separate you from the love of Christ?

I labor on in weakness and rejoicing

• Passages: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

• Question: What weakness is currently weighing you down in life?

For in my need, His power is displayed

• Passages: Philippians 4:19

• Question: Who in your life needs to see His power displayed through your weakness?

 

DAY 4

Chorus 2

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

Through the deepest valley He will lead

Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

 

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

• Passages: John 10:11-15

• Question: How can we have assurance that Christ will defend us?

Through the deepest valley He will lead

• Passages:  Psalm 23:1-6

• Question: What is one valley that the Lord has already led you through?

Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome

• Passages: Romans 13:12 ; Romans 8:37

• Question: Though Christ’s light has shone, is there any darkness you need to cast off?

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

• Passages: John 16:33 ; 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 ; Romans 8:10

• Question: “Victory does not depend on you” - How does that reality make you feel?

 

DAY 5

Verse 3

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven  

The future sure, the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

And He was raised to overthrow the grave

 

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven  

• Passages: 1 John 4:18 ; Ephesians 1:7 ; 1 John 1:9

• Question: How can we have assurance that we are forgiven?

The future sure, the price it has been paid

• Passages: Philippians 1:6 ; Romans 6:23 ; Colossians 2:13-14

• Question: What price has been paid, and who has paid it?

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

• Passages: Hebrews 9:22 ; Isaiah 53:4-5

• Question: What forgiven sins of yours come to mind as you reflect on His suffering?

And He was raised to overthrow the grave

• Passages: Acts 1:3 ; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

• Question: Among all Christ’s miracles, what kind of weight does the resurrection carry?

 

DAY 6

Chorus 3

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh the chains are released, I can sing “I am free”

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

 

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

• Passages: 1 Peter 2:24 ; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ; 1 John 1:7

• Question: Why is it sometimes difficult to remember that our sin has been defeated?

Jesus now and ever is my plea

• Passages: Revelation 12:10 ; 1 John 2:1 ; Hebrews 7:22-25 ; Hebrews 13:8 

• Question: What is Christ now always doing on behalf of those who are united with Him?

Oh the chains are released, I can sing “I am free”

• Passages: John 8:34-36 ; Psalm 107:13-16

• Question: How is it that we can confidently sing songs of freedom as Christ’s Church?

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

• Passages: Galatians 5:1 ; Luke 4:17-21

• Question: Why is it always so important to remember the truth of this lyric (“Yet not I..”)

 

DAY 7

Verse 4

With every breath, I long to follow Jesus  

For He has said that He will bring me home

And day by day, I know He will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne

 

With every breath, I long to follow Jesus  

• Passages: Psalm 150:6 ; Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1

• Question: Is there anything currently hindering you from following Jesus more closely? 

For He has said that He will bring me home

• Passages: John 14:2-3 ; Mark 13:26-27

• Question: How does the assurance of Christ’s future return help you today?

And day by day, I know He will renew me

• Passages: Psalm 51:10 ; Romans 12:2 ; 2 Corinthians 4:16 ; Philippians 1:6

• Question: Through what kinds of environments & tangible means does God renew us?

Until I stand with joy before the throne

• Passages: Hebrews 4:14-16 ; Revelation 7:9-12,17

• Question: What kind of posture does Christ invite us to approach His throne with today?

 

DAY 8

Chorus 4

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to Him

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

 

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

• Passages: Hebrews 10:23 ; Psalm 39:7 ; 1 Peter 1:13 

• Question: What are some ways that you can actively “hope” in Jesus today?

All the glory evermore to Him

• Passages: Philippians 2:9-11 ; Ephesians 3:20-21 ; John 10:30 ; 2 Corinthians 13:14

• Question: Ever try comprehending Jesus’ glorious standing within the Holy Trinity?

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

• Passages: Psalm 90:12 ; Philippians 3:12-14 ; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ; 2 Timothy 4:6-8

• Question: During life’s race, why’s it always important to reflect on our union with Christ?

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

• Passages: Revelation 5:6-14 ; Psalm 86:12

• Question: Reflect on the future fullness of your Union with Christ. What feelings surface?

 

Artist: CityAlright - CCLI #: 7121852 - Written By: Farren, Robinson, Thompson