I used to sleep on the back dock of a building, when I was homeless, in the night, looking up at the moon shining on my face, wishing that my family would come looking for me. No one ever did come to look for me. But I survived that life. And I'm SO IMMENSELY GRATEFUL. I LIVED TO SEE ANOTHER DAY AND TELL ABOUT IT, TO HELP ANOTHER. Thank You, Almighty God, The Compassionate One. His eyes were on me, I just didn't know it.
@jasonjones84404 жыл бұрын
Praise God 🙏
@curtiswhiteheadjr13224 жыл бұрын
Lashelle Tate to Almighty God be the Glory. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #HesAble!
@zoodleinfo4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes. Yes
@geraldinesmith67834 жыл бұрын
Awesome !
@tmoore70494 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@Kizzyspeaks7 ай бұрын
My daughter was struck by a vehicle 12/25/23… Christmas morning and died. This song is holding me up.
@profbishop4 ай бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
@edadan4 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. May the Lord bless you and comfort you and the rest of your family.
@Make_it_happen11113 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss
@killerwhale303 ай бұрын
🙏🏽
@ServantFaye3 ай бұрын
God, please help and give strength and peace when and where needed. Amen 🙏
@bbrianblair15 жыл бұрын
Isn't it crazy how these songs still stick even after you hear them so many years later??? I'm just as stirred as I was the very first time i heard it!
@jjdiddle71508 ай бұрын
Still going. ❤
@ilenegreer53834 ай бұрын
Amen! Amen!
@ilenegreer53834 ай бұрын
Love it 🙏🏽🙌🙏🏽
@StephaniePachecoBornLove8 жыл бұрын
One of the GREATEST gospel songs ever written and sang! Lord Have Mercy! Powerful words!
@joannehamilton13412 жыл бұрын
You are so right!!
@Beencouraged7772 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@dignifiedblackman47422 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 😍
@kerrinds3291 Жыл бұрын
I agree. They’ve don’t make them like this anymore!
@pryorfaith2 ай бұрын
Yes Suhh
@yvettegreen82342 жыл бұрын
My oldest son was murdered and these songs remind me we live in the devils world but the GOD I SERVE HOLDS MY MIND AND HEART AS I HOLD ON TIGHT TO MY SANITY. I need this every day to remind me something is holding me together it’s God and I’m grateful
@grizzlemc16629 ай бұрын
@yvettegreen8234. My condolences for your loss. I just want to encourage you right now to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!!!! God will walk you through some things that you think ur heart's gonna burst open bc of so much grief but JESUS OH SWEET JESUS IS THERE TO KEEP YOU. HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU AND COMFORT YOU. YES HE WILL! HE SAID IN THIS LIFE YOU WILL HAVE TRIBULATIONS BUT TAKE HEART FOR I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!!!!!!!! JOHN 16v33 He will sustain us he will never suffer the righteous to be moved!!!!!
@txridian7 жыл бұрын
Back when Gospel music would minister directly to your soul! I THANK God for my grandmother's who would keep this song on repeat.
@shellydavis8279 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Our elders insisted that we trust GOD his son & Holy Spirit! Thanks GOD
@crystalsherman889611 ай бұрын
Amen
@donavyngibson13003 ай бұрын
Amen and thank you because that’s exactly what is missing now, the Songs nowadays don’t Minister to the Soul or Spirit, with the exception of a very few
@mariarmistead9 жыл бұрын
This song today still sends chills all through my soul. Especially when I am going through a storm
@emanuelsaunders1179 жыл бұрын
I know it do me like that... The feeling be strong too!!!
@coreylong358 жыл бұрын
crying as I type
@LightPrinceApollo7 жыл бұрын
Apostle Mari Armistead I turn to this every time! Arsenal and praise.
@lindabenbow899612 жыл бұрын
I love this song because i lost my dad 3 year ago and lost my mom 6 months ago but GOD IS GOD and He has keep me and my sisters. So be grateful. Its hard but as my mother told me no matter what GOD IS GOOD!!!
@caebrionsmith414- Жыл бұрын
Hope your okay 10 years later 🙏☀️
@anjulag83249 жыл бұрын
a lot of people scared of this song........Its tooooo real!!!!!!!! Glorrrryyyyyyyy yessssssss!!!!
@dancingdiamonddesigns4139 жыл бұрын
+Ms Mstwuntd You did say real. You are so right! Kinda like looking into the mirror.
@reginanoland14334 жыл бұрын
I think people misunderstood and don't like the video. It could Not!!!possible be the lyrics. If it is there's something wrong woth their hearts.
@reginanoland14334 жыл бұрын
Correction i meant to type wrong.
@kawslife3 жыл бұрын
AMEN! I LOVE THIS SONG!
@blessedann18143 жыл бұрын
I'm still grateful!!!Thank you!!!J
@dreameryoung3810 жыл бұрын
This song made me realize I should be grateful , I have a roof over my head food on my table ,family .Both my parents still living, There are people who don't have this
@dreameryoung3810 жыл бұрын
can't stop singing this song. people I would be on my last unemployment check having a hard time getting a job because I have a criminal record which shouldn't be.I would get a job that help me finally earn enough money to pay my rent and not have to borrow
@ashleybasquez23063 ай бұрын
Still my favorite gospel song. I've been singing it since I was a child. Still singing it today in 2024
@weldonjohnson730Ай бұрын
One of my classmates still sing this song after all these years
@HusbandandWifeShow14 жыл бұрын
Lynette Hawkins-Stevens is a wonderful singer! I love this song!!
@diggerhoward407810 жыл бұрын
I am an atheist but hearing someone with complete faith sing makes my heart happy. Spread love. That is all the world is. Enjoy what you have, be kind to others, and love!!!!
@leroymiddleton420910 жыл бұрын
God has more in store for you !!
@diggerhoward407810 жыл бұрын
LeRoy Middleton I respectfully say that I have more in store for myself. I am not against religion nor am I against people who worship with pure faith I love it. As long as everyone is spreading love. I choose to Be Grateful for what I have built for myself, you choose to Be Grateful for what God has built for you. I see no reason for arguing... we are both grateful and happy people. Let's enjoy this feeling together!!!
@cvarriejeff9 жыл бұрын
Wow.... amen.. 😆
@goldenentertainment88339 жыл бұрын
Digger Howard Happy Thanksgiving. I really appreciate your post. God Bless you in every way, physically , spirituality, financially,and emotionally♡ you really made my heat so happy. Yes, SPREAD LOVE:)
@diggerhoward40789 жыл бұрын
god bless you as well! Happy Thanksgiving!!! I have lived in Japan for the past, almost, 9 years now… and I watch things from afar. Especially with all that is happening now I wish people could learn, love, accept, and celebrate differences. Whether that be religion, race, sexuality, creed… anything! It doesn't matter. I REFUSE to believe we are here on this planet to be negative towards one another. It is not called be "tolerant"… it is called be a loving human being. Period! Happy Thanksgiving!
@machtnichtsseimann4 жыл бұрын
I love it when she digs into the deepest parts of her soul and belts it out. Gritty, heavy, passionate.
@grizzlemc16629 ай бұрын
JESUS LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!!! SHE MINISTERS THIS SONG FOR REAL!
@vangoghmatisse112 жыл бұрын
SANG LYNETTE HAWKINS!!!!
@NileKTParker10 жыл бұрын
Do ya'll hear Tramaine Hawkins on top of that harmony?? Smh YESS!!
@dancingdiamonddesigns41310 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do. She is something. Her and Lynette back in the day were sooo bad.
@crystalblakeley27052 ай бұрын
I am so grateful for the Lord's merciful grace! I lost everything in 2016 family who I always supported turned their backs on us. My daughter and I were homeless and had to move into several shelters but GOD NEVER LEFT MY SIDE. IN FACT, THIS IS WHEN I GREW MY FAITH IN HIM!! JEHOVAH JIRAH MY PROVIDER. I JUST GOT ACCEPTED INTO NURSING SCHOOL YESTERDAY! GOD IS ABLE!!!!!
@AnastasiaBeaverhousnАй бұрын
God bless you and your daughter!!! ❤️
@jgrier1008 жыл бұрын
Gospel masterpiece - chills every time I hear this song.
@vanessagorham910010 жыл бұрын
This never gets old!!!!
@ChrisSr8416 жыл бұрын
That whole album was unbelieveable! "I'm going away", "God will open doors", classic gospel!
@cosmicviewer47713 жыл бұрын
What I've always appreciated about the Hawkins Family is the level of sophistication they brought to Gospel Music. They were able to cross over to mainstream without watering down the message, necessarily, and showing the 'secular' world -- if you will -- that Gospel music could, in fact, be sophisticated yet heartfelt and meaningful.
@byronkellywfg10 жыл бұрын
When I tell you my mother played this LP over and over....wow.......this song had to be one of her top 5 gospels. She's now resting with the Lord and I just wish I could sit with her and listen to it with her and say "now I know" to her face.
@moniquefletcher21869 жыл бұрын
Wow
@irafletcher69358 жыл бұрын
powerfull
@mskayshante817 жыл бұрын
Byron Kelly aww! She's with the great cloud of witnesses right now and can personally witness our Lord praying for you and the rest of those that she loved! Be encouraged my dear brother!
@grizzlemc16629 ай бұрын
@byronkellywfg my goodness! whew! with tears burning down my eyes I would also tell my mother how much I appreciated the hard lessons thank you Jesus. I appreciate her staying on top of me now. Lord have mercy Jesus!!!!!!!!! BE GRATEEEEEFUL! JUST BE GRATEFULLLLLLL!
@shoogafoot14 жыл бұрын
My cousin used to solo this song in the choir and could never make it through the whole song without breaking down into tears and the church right along with her. The Hawkins are a powerful family of singers! You can feel the presence of God! Awesome!
@wisdomdantecourt8179 Жыл бұрын
So true! I listen to this song after every major accomplishment. It keeps me humble. 🙂
@MsDesiree8 жыл бұрын
My church choir sung this today. I felt like I could fly around the church.
@bridgettflournoy21235 жыл бұрын
Yes im with you
@derrickreed3214 жыл бұрын
Ts song introduced me to the holy spirit, crying as a small boy in church, then it carried me through the storm of close to jails institutions, death. Today aside listen to it as a MOG it hits so differently with the "Undeserving Grace".... My GOD is awesome
@cocomoon23713 ай бұрын
God is good beyond good
@kphilj14 жыл бұрын
There's NOTHING like these classic Gospel songs!!! They had power. They will never be replaced - especially by all this "praise and worship" cotton candy stuff...
@tyresewalker47612 жыл бұрын
God has not promised me sunshine That's not the way it's supposed to be But a little rain mixed with God's sunshine A little pain, makes me appreciate the good times Be grateful, be grateful God desires to feel your longings Every pain that you feel, He feels them Just like you, but He can't afford to make you feel only good Then you can't appreciate the good times (YES IT DOES) Be grateful, be grateful, be grateful Because there's someone else who's worser than you, be grateful Because there's someone else who'd love to be in your shoes Be grateful, God said it would never, never forsake you Be grateful
@pitchisperfect15 жыл бұрын
All I have to say is WOW!!! I have this movie and the original song on cd. I'm only 19, but I enjoy alot of the older gospel music as well as the new.
@jharvey7388314 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you jesus for saving me and I am so ever GRATEFUl ! This song is so anointed
@kbonner8010 жыл бұрын
Going through pain right now, but it makes me appreciate the good times!!!! AMEN! This song brings me to tears.
@lindasmith347310 жыл бұрын
Such a profound reminder to always be grateful. Thank you Lord!
@nexus007 жыл бұрын
94 people need to be grateful and need Jesus
@ricawesomemack14611 жыл бұрын
Lynette what a great anointing this was the 70's yall. She gave it her alll whenever she led songs for the Hawkins family and her solo projects.
@AnthonyWheatley_10 жыл бұрын
Can't get this song out my head
@dreameryoung3810 жыл бұрын
saw the movie black nativity , they did this song justice
@chersatterfield68068 ай бұрын
I have chicken 🐔 skin and goosebumps when I hear how much we need to be GRATEFUL to GOD😇💖🙏👑
@martianrobber14 жыл бұрын
"Just be grateful. There's someone out there that would do anything just to be in your shoes." Amen, amen, amen
@joycecastille44853 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful song especially when you are really singing it from the heart. She sang it with the spirit.
@Juliette916110 жыл бұрын
MY GOSPEL CHOIR SANG THIS SONG IN 1977 TO 1979 IT MAKES ME CRY EVERYTIME!!!!
@Mpfoster419 жыл бұрын
Soothes my troubled mind. I'm so grateful.
@nikkithomas10148 жыл бұрын
crying!!!..Thank you Jesus
@MsCasstastic8 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard this song in probably over 20-25 years and all of a sudden, it just popped into my head this morning...Don't know what triggered it, but I was so glad that it was easy for me to find this video clip. Thank you, Lord!!!...in all things, Thank you!
@MegaBrooklynborn7 жыл бұрын
MsCasstastic me too!
@certeasehaynes9043 Жыл бұрын
Same here
@monzant7910 жыл бұрын
Im grateful everyday god allows me to see another day im grateful for his grace and mercy
@mpaga11 жыл бұрын
I woke up this morning, breathing, alive and fine, i'm greatful to God!
@BlkAmerPncS12 жыл бұрын
My mom love the Hawkins Family. I remember hearing this as a little girl. I'm not all into gospel music like my mom, but this song is touching. I can't listen to this song without crying. I'm going through a lot right now and I keep reminding myself that others are in worse conditions than I'm in.
@deshaunhawkinsBlessed15 жыл бұрын
This lady voice gives me chills 💖🙌🙌🌹
@margiesbeauty Жыл бұрын
I used to listen to this with my Mom(deceased).
@Powerfullpepper10 жыл бұрын
God bless the Hawkins family.
@LUVTHYSELFQUEENNATALIE2024 Жыл бұрын
AMEN 🙏🏽 I'M VERY GRATEFUL 😊
@SoSoBradley236 жыл бұрын
Sing Lynette! 👋🏾👏🏾
@abasiholley908510 жыл бұрын
This song should not have gotten any dislikes but i understand everyone has there own choice
@angelofontenot660010 жыл бұрын
I agree
@kitty2pat12 жыл бұрын
My Aunt Arlene "The Queen of Good Gospel" by introducing me to the music of the Hawkins Family, through their recordings, set me on a new path loving gospel music. Arlene,"The Queen" as she was affectionately known in our city, and throughout the gospel-world,nationally, had owned a record store for about 33 yrs. But, when she was asked to host a gospel radio program during the coveted evening drive-commute, she really hit her stride. We miss you so, Auntie ! But, RIP. We love you.
@stewartduane15 жыл бұрын
I'm turning 32 on Feb 15 and I'm so happy. But i'm just grateful to be here seeing the age of 32. Some people didn't make it this far. And not only did i make it...but i made it with my family and loved ones all around me. I AM GRATEFUL!!!!!!
@margiedaniels48910 жыл бұрын
I TELL YOU, I LOVE THE HAWKINS....NEEDED THIS TODAY...RIP BISHOP W. H.
@roldon95749 жыл бұрын
This song MINISTERS!!!! Nothing like the Hawkins Family. Renditions can't compare. The anointing is thick and heavy. Amen! Glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
@GEra112914 жыл бұрын
Walter Hawkins...gone but never forgotten. Thanks for showing us the way. Eternal Love.
@DELACREMEDELA2 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful to me for being faithful to me, for being loving to me, for being my provider, my protector, and my peace.
@garyrobertson67786 күн бұрын
i come back again and again. be grateful. a message for the ages. as are the hawkins' family.
@branstan800014 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. BISHOP WALTER HAWKINS WHO PASSED AWAY TODAY, SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 IN RIPON, CA. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND BLESSING US WITH YOUR MUSIC. YOU WILL BE MISSED
@queenejames82797 жыл бұрын
Omg I have been listening to this for the last 3 weeks and will be listening to it until eternity.
@ariesista14 жыл бұрын
After so many years...I still get chills! Such an amazing song...that makes me still shed grateful tears joy!
@angelfrederickaf Жыл бұрын
2023 and this song still have you in feelings, Thank You Jesus because I am Grateful
@CorinneCostantino5 жыл бұрын
Homeless and without family that love you, the way only God can love someone, is a very very hard place to rise up from. It was never really a choice as a child to be in harms way, but it became a choice later, as an adult; (to recognize being saved from so many hardships was the will of God), His love and compassion just for me touching the places that need healing in ways only I can see. I've prayed so very many times to be where I am today, and now that I've gotten here the struggle is to stay grateful. There are days when praising the Lord is intentional, breaking out of feelings that so easily swirl around me. No one can know just what God has done for us, until we are compassionate enough to share them, in empathy for if it were not for the Lord my life would be lost. Hold on through the storms, because they will come, remember the joy because it is there. He does not leave us nor forsake us, chose wisely to trust in God no matter where He may lead you, or what He may suggest is best for us. He is faithful, for that I will be grateful.
@maurica3810 жыл бұрын
I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL WHAT GOD HAVE DONE FOR ME AND MINES, BE BLESS EVERYONE IN THE WORLD
@ladynfsoffice16 жыл бұрын
I love all the Hawkins' singing...but there is something about Lynette's singing...that heart-wrenching 'Gospel Growl' that just goes RIGHT through you..and 'Be Grateful' is a timeless message--'Sang Girl!!'
@blaccwolfstrong77218 жыл бұрын
Glory be to God I use to be afraid of this song because of the feeling I got but now i know its Gods presence thank u Jesus
@marjenatooson67546 жыл бұрын
My favorite gospel song since I was a little girl and my go to song as a grown woman especially with All my health issues and life challenges
@caramelcake00714 жыл бұрын
Now this is the kind of singing I grew up with! It touches your hear even today. You have to be grateful for what you have because there is always someone worse off than you. Praise God! Thanks for posting.
@DDDD198011 жыл бұрын
No version will ever top this! Lynette you left your mark on this song, the God in you certainly shined through, and when you sing for the Lord nothing can compare to what the people feel! Not being biased but every time "you" sing this song, I feel the Holy Spirit moving!
@ReddzVoice12 жыл бұрын
Where is the 'LOVE' button for this?!? Peace and love...
@Chosenone1839 жыл бұрын
Grateful beyond measure. People would love to be in your shoes....
@yvettecalvin571310 жыл бұрын
Pastor preached about his on Sunday....then we go to the movies and this is the ending song. Just a reminder! Ironically this is one if my fav childhood songs!
@vangoghmatisse113 жыл бұрын
LYNETTE YOUR VOICE IS SO ANNOINTED AND POWERFUL!!!!
@jivonleejackson14099 жыл бұрын
There truly is nothing greater than the love of of God.
@ACHILDOFTHEKING446 жыл бұрын
Rest In Heavenly Peace Mr. Edwin Hawkins! Jesus i know has this for me it hurts...
@caramama17317 жыл бұрын
Love this song!! I just wish it was longer...this is the ORIGINAL it can't be any better 😊
@phyllisjarman8493 Жыл бұрын
These songs still bless my soul after all of these years. ❤😢
@mrroyal1113 жыл бұрын
This is without a doubt one of the most touching songs in the history of music. It has allowed me to realize and appreciate everything in my life the good and the bad. The Lord Christ thats whats up !!!!
@dorsellthompson15943 жыл бұрын
My favorite gospel ❤
@TheDivadv12 жыл бұрын
Let's keep each other lifted up in prayer! Holidays are so melancoly! I lost my mother 3 days before Christmas 3 years ago and lost my sister 3 months ago. So, it's prayer that can only get you through everything! It's God that can't fail! Be grateful for God That can do all things and be all things for us!!!
@jasonjones84404 жыл бұрын
When friends forsake you yes lord I’m still grateful 👋🙏
@YolandaRevealed15 жыл бұрын
OMG! That was true gospel music at its best!!!!
@QCC5thDQ10 жыл бұрын
If we all did what this song said, what a "joyous" place this would be
@rachelmm0515 жыл бұрын
A church we used to fellowship w/ in SC used to sing this song and the church would explode!!! I always loved this song. Whenever I hear it it makes me truly grateful that regardless of life's up's and down to be grateful b/c w/o God in my life it would be way worse. So glad that Christ truly cares for me!
@robertstewart9071 Жыл бұрын
Growing up this was one of the albums that was played in our house every Sunday
@alexishayward19 жыл бұрын
This song speaks so many volumes because you truly have to be grateful for the good and the bad.
@phillipjennings64689 жыл бұрын
The Best ! God is so Good... I needed this :)
@shantelpadgett4854 жыл бұрын
I love this song I listen over and over I'm going to have one of my church sisters sing this at my wedding
@tianajohnson72632 жыл бұрын
My spirit brought me here. Beautiful song!
@monekiamorris52239 жыл бұрын
i am glad that God put this song in my remembrance to "Be Grateful" at all times.
@darricklong77316 жыл бұрын
One of the best gospel singer in history.
@amarvinwinansfan16 жыл бұрын
TEARS!!! EVERYTIME!! i was born in 75 and i love this song!! yessss
@robertdhunter734 жыл бұрын
If this song doesn’t get your soul stirring ... funk playing in the background... her voice ... God holding your heart in his hands ... WOW!!!!!
@theresafreeman893811 жыл бұрын
I've luv'd this song from a kid.. Everyday I'm grateful! Thx u Hawkins family for this beautiful gift of song. Thx u Mom for introducing us to the word @ an early age!
@deronwilliams3385 жыл бұрын
I can listening to this song over and over and never get tire of listing too it.
@jerryj9206 жыл бұрын
Good Sunday afternoon, 'time to feed the meter': Lord, thank you for the gift of love that we share with that one special person in our lives. Amen
@luvjams59883 жыл бұрын
One Record My Beloved Mommy would play Saturday night into Sunday while cleaning up the house & moving Furniture all by herself 🤩😍🥰 I'm So Grateful cuss I can share this with My Son's Now Mom Thanks 😊
@chanellejohnson71458 жыл бұрын
This song just went off on my local gospel radio station.I love it.
@Secret2Sundae11 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite gospels!!! I'm so humbly grateful to the Lord God!!!!
@Sterlingenterprisessecurityca12 жыл бұрын
The lord Called my mother home a week before mothers day in 1999, only now can I say I am grateful for even having her as my mom and look past the sleep, knowing she heard the master say to her , WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT, for my mom I am grateful , for the Grace I am grateful, that a GOD would love us so, I am grateful ,, Jesus the thought of you overwhelms my mind and causes me to bend over and hide my head from thee, Oh how wonderous that you would save us from our own selves...
@directorofmusc14 жыл бұрын
kphilj I truely agree with you. The classic gospel were anointed and when they were sung, it was like the power of God was resting on our shoulders. Powerful and soul stirring!