Benjamin Angeles – For You I Am Living

“Filipino Singer-Songwriter Benjamin Angeles is a member of the Christian/Gospel genre. He hails from Bulacan, Philippines. He is well renowned for his heartfelt renditions that arouse a sense of spirituality and communion with the divine. He specializes in Christian music.

Benjamin Angeles wants to reach as many people as possible with the message of love, hope, and faith through his music. Benjamin Angeles’s expressive, passionate, and soulful performances as a musician define his sound. He possesses a rare talent for fusing various musical genres together flawlessly to produce a sound that is both fresh and classic.

His music has a way of energizing the soul and bringing joy and calm to the listener. He is renowned for his capacity to establish a personal and potent connection with his audience. His music is a tribute to the strength of religion and how it can change our lives.”

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1. What message does the song communicate?

God is:

• Leader
• One who lives in Angeles
• King
• Unique
• Savior
• Loving

Angeles:

• Wants to intimately know God more than anyone else
• Filled with joy in knowing Him
• Lives
• Yields in compliance

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

All of it.

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Verse 1]

Your Words always lead me
To walk in Your ways

God guides Angeles (Psalm 32:8, Psalm 37:23-24, Psalm 73:23-24, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 30:21, Isaiah 48:17, Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 20:24, Psalm 25:4-9, Psalm 25:9-10, Luke 1:78-79, John 14:26, John 16:13, and Romans 8:14).

My one desire
Is to know who You are…

That is, God is above all other desires (Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 73:25, Psalm 119:20, Psalm 119:81, Psalm 143:6, Isaiah 26:9, Amos 8:11, John 4:13-14, John 6:35, John 7:37, Revelation 21:6, and Revelation 22:17) and to know Him personally (John 15:1-11, Acts 17:27, Romans 8:15, Romans 11:16-24, and Philippians 3:8-10).

[Pre-chorus]

I’m joyful that Christ lives in me everyday

Borrows from Galatians 2:20.

And I pray…

Chorus is the specific prayer.

[Chorus]

You are My Lord…
You are My King…

God is Angeles’ Ruler (Exodus 15:6, Exodus 15:11, 1 Chronicles 29:11, 2 Chronicles 20:6, Psalm 24:10, Psalm 93:1, Psalm 110:2-3, Psalm 104:1, Psalm 145:5, Psalm 145:12, Job 37:22, Isaiah 24:14, Isaiah 26:10, Hebrews 1:3-4, Hebrews 8:1, Revelation 4:1-11, and Revelation 19:7-16).

And nobody else can take Your place

There is none like God (Exodus 8:10, Exodus 9:14, Deuteronomy 3:24, Deuteronomy 33:26, Jeremiah 10:6, 1 Samuel 2:2, 2 Samuel 7:22, 1 Kings 8:23, 1 Chronicles 17:20, Psalm 86:8, Psalm 89:6, Psalm 113:5-6, Jeremiah 10:7, Isaiah 40:18, and Isaiah 46:9).

For You saved my life from sin and grave

Describes Angeles’ trajectory from eternal damnation to eternal life (Romans 6:1-11, Romans 7:4-6, Galatians 2:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:11, and 1 Peter 2:24).

For You I Am Living…
To give You Praise

Because dead people can’t praise Him (Psalms 115:17-18).

[Verse 2]

Your love is amazing…
You gave Your Life for me…

That is, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was out of love for Angeles (John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, and 1 John 4:9-10).

And now I am living…
Here to serve You alone

As stated by Jesus in Luke 4:8, quoting from Deuteronomy 10:12 against the schemes of Satan.

[Bridge]

You love for who I am
And I keep obeying Your Commands

Not the sin-stained Angeles, but the new creation who obeys (2 Corinthians 5:17).

You love me with no holding back

As proven by the cross (see Verse 2, lines 1 and 2).

I give my life to Your Hands…

Angeles surrenders to God (Psalm 43:5, Isaiah 64:8, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34-38, Mark 10:28, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:27, John 15:1-11, Romans 6:13, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:5-8, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:7-10, and 1 Peter 5:6).

You love me for who I am
And I keep obeying Your Commands
You love me with no holding back
I give my life to your hands

Repeats lines 1-4.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

This song is written in plain English.  All the points I raised in section 1 are easily understood by those who don’t yet believe.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies Jesus as Angeles’ greatest treasure, personal Savior, and ruling monarch.  Angeles’ life is about serving and knowing Him.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Benjamin Angeles’ For You I Am Living summarizes the entire song.  It is for Christ that Angeles lives, not for himself.  Jesus is Angeles’ loving Redeemer and Angeles is His humble servant.  Angeles is happy when his day is filled with knowing Jesus personally.  These points bring Him glory.  Unbelievers should easily interpret similarly.

I highly recommend this song for corporate worship.

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: For You I Am Living (listen to the song)

Artist: Benjamin Angeles

Album: Lord I Come

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2022

Duration: 4:47

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