Matt Redman is a contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter whose work spans worship music, popular Christian radio hits, and liturgical explorations. His compositions have shaped modern worship practice across denominations, known for their singability and theological depth. In educational settings, his songs offer accessible entry points into contemporary worship styles while maintaining musical integrity.
Why we love this
This abridged kids' version preserves the emotional core of Redman's anthem while trimming the length to fit young singers' attention spans and vocal ranges. The simplification makes it genuinely performable for elementary and middle school ensembles without sacrificing the song's character or the joy of singing something recognizable.
What to expect
A warm, sincere expression of gratitude that feels both intimate and communal. The melody sits comfortably for young voices, and the harmonic movement beneath it creates gentle emotional lift without demanding virtuosity.
Who it's for
Elementary and middle school choirs, worship music classes, and beginning piano students who want to learn a modern Christian song with real cultural relevance. It also works for teachers building repertoire in contemporary styles without relying solely on secular pop arrangements.
How to get the most out of it
Keep the tempo steady and unhurried; this song breathes naturally at a moderate pace, and rushing undermines the meditative quality.
Balance the vocal line with the piano part rather than burying melody under accompaniment. The arrangement should support, not compete.
Encourage singers to feel the gratitude embedded in the lyrics; the song lands differently when performers are emotionally present, not just hitting notes.
Let the piano player breathe between phrases. This isn't background music; it's a partner in shaping the song's arc.
How to use it
Slot this into a spring or end-of-year concert celebrating gratitude themes, or use it in a worship service context where contemporary and traditional music share the bill. Its accessibility makes it ideal for a school assembly program where you want something meaningful that doesn't require soloists or complex staging.
Skills your students will build
Singing contemporary Christian repertoire with stylistic awareness
Piano accompaniment for vocal music
Phrasing and breath placement in longer melodic lines
Reading and performing music in modern worship idioms
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