God Has Smiled On Me

Publish date: 2024-05-09

God Has Smiled On Me
Rev. James Cleveland Lyrics


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God has smiled on me,
He has set me free.
God has smiled on me,
He′s been good to me.

Verse 1
He is the source of all my joy,

He fills me with His love.
Everything that I need,
He sends it down from above.

Verse 2
A light unto my path is He,
Without Him I would fall.

I don't know what He is to you,
But to me He′s my all and all.


Overall Meaning

The song "God Has Smiled On Me" by Rev. James Cleveland is a beautiful and uplifting gospel song that talks about the blessings that God has bestowed on the singer. The chorus repeats several times that "God has smiled on me, He has set me free," indicating that the singer has experienced a moment of liberation and freedom that they attribute solely to the grace of God.


In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that God is the source of all their joy and love, and that everything they need is sent down from above. This verse embodies the idea that God is the provider of all good things, and that acknowledging the role of God in one's life is necessary to appreciate the abundance that surrounds them. In verse two, the singer goes on to describe God as a light unto their path, indicating that they have found guidance and direction in life because of their faith in God. They also acknowledge that without God, they would fall, indicating a sense of vulnerability and dependence on God's grace.


Line by Line Meaning

God has smiled on me,
I am blessed by God's favor and grace.


He has set me free.
God has freed me from my sins and burdens.


He′s been good to me.
God has shown me kindness and mercy.


He is the source of all my joy,
All the happiness and joy in my life comes from God.


He fills me with His love.
God's love is abundant in my life.


Everything that I need,
God provides for all my needs.


He sends it down from above.
God's blessings come from heaven.


A light unto my path is He,
God is my guide and shows me the way.


Without Him I would fall.
I am nothing without God's support and guidance.


I don't know what He is to you,
I am not sure how others see God in their lives.


But to me He′s my all and all.
For me, God is everything and my life revolves around Him.


Writer(s): Jones Isaiah

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