The Story Behind “My Story, Your Glory” by Matthew West

The story behind “My Story, Your Glory” by Matthew West

Story behind the song “My Story, Your Glory”:

"A couple of years ago I started a podcast and I have special guests on. We share the power of story and are reminded that God is at work in the stories of all of our lives. Even the broken chapters of our stories, God can use to heal and redeem them and he can make the world come to know him through the cracks and broken chapters of our story.

At the end of every podcast episode, I found myself saying, 'I'll see you next week, but remember, it's your story for his glory.' So much of my career in music ministry has been surrounded by telling the stories of peoples' lives. This song feels like a full circle moment for me. It's my anthem and mission in life. I hope this song inspires you to remember your mission here on earth. You get one life and it's your story for his glory."

-Matthew West

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Lyrics to “My Story, Your Glory”:

The story of me was a story of shame
Wrong turns written on every page
So many parts that were so messed up
But I love the part where You showed up
Rewriting my past, rewriting my hurt
Line by line, word by word
And now my story is livin' proof
There's not a chapter that you can't use

My story, Your glory
My pain, Your purpose
My mess, Your message
In all things, I know You're workin'
One life, one mission
One reason why I'm livin'
All for You, not for me
My story, Your glory

Now the story of me is a story of grace
Fingerprints of mercy on every page
No more ashamed of the path I took
You set me free to be an open book
If even my scars are part of Your plan
Take all of my heart, Lord, here I am
My only cause 'til You call me home
Is knowin' You more and makin' You known

My story, Your glory
My pain, Your purpose
My mess, Your message
In all things, I know You're workin'
One life, one mission
One reason why I'm livin'
All for You, not for me
My story, Your glory

All of me, all for You
Let all I say and all I do
Point to the one who changed my life
And let me speak the legacy I leave behind

My story, Your glory
My pain, Your purpose
My mess, Your message
In all things, I know You're workin'
One life, one mission
One reason why I'm livin'
All for You, not for me
My story, Your glory

Related Bible Verses: Revelation 4:11 ESV
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”

Romans 8:28 ESV
”And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”