God I'm Just Grateful
| "God I'm Just Grateful" | ||||
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| Single by Elevation Worship featuring Chandler Moore | ||||
| from the album So Be It | ||||
| Released | November 7, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | September 2025 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
| Length | 5:00 | |||
| Label | Elevation Worship Records | |||
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| Elevation Worship singles chronology | ||||
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| "God I'm Just Grateful" on YouTube | ||||
| "God I'm Just Grateful" (Lyrics) on YouTube | ||||
| "God I'm Just Grateful" (Acoustic) on YouTube | ||||
"God I'm Just Grateful" is a song recorded live by American contemporary worship collective Elevation Worship featuring Gospel musician Chandler Moore. The song was officially released as a single on November 7, 2025, through Elevation Worship Records. The song was written by Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr, Moore, Joshua Coleman, Pat Barrett, and Steven Furtick, and produced by Ammo, Moore, Chris Brown, Jonathan Smith, Josh Holiday, and Furtick.
Background
In October 2025, Moore, alongside Naomi Raine, announced their departure from Maverick City Music, an American gospel music collective, in what Billboard described as an "abrupt exit."[1] Following his departure, Moore became involved in a public legal dispute with the collective, the claims of which were denied by its leadership.[2][3] Moore later joined a newly founded gospel music collective, God Aura, alongside several other former members of Maverick City Music.[4] "God I'm Just Grateful" marked Moore's first song recorded following his departure from Maverick City Music.[5] As a result, another lawsuit ensued, in which it was determined whether or not Moore was able to continue recording music as a solo musician, or if he must remain with Maverick City Music and the label Tribl Records until he had fulfilled his contract. The consensus allowed him to continue independent of the collective and label.[6]
Release and promotion
"God I'm Just Grateful" was supported by the release of a performance music video, which was uploaded to YouTube.[7] It was published by Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, For Humans Publishing, and Maverick City Publishing, despite Moore's departure from the collective; with Music by Elevation Worship controlling 28.34% ownership, For Humans controlling 14.16%, and Maverick City controlling 14.17%.[8] The song was released to major digital download and streaming platforms.[9] It was promoted with the release of a music video on November 6, 2025, a lyric video on November 10, 2025, and an acoustic music video on January 17, 2026.[10][11][12]
Writing and development
Moore labelled "God I'm Just Grateful" as his favorite song which he had collaborated with Furtick and Elevation Worship on. It was recorded live in September 2025, at Elevation Church.[13] The song was written to be Thanksgiving-themed.[14][15] Jesus Freak Hideout noted that it is a "heartfelt song of thankfulness." The song was inspired by the Bible passage of Psalm 107:1, which states, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."[16][17] "God I'm Just Grateful" is composed in the key of D, with a speed of 73 beats per minute and a time signature of 4
4.[18] It runs for five minutes.[19] The song contains a "live-worship aesthetic," characteristic of the style of contemporary worship music.[5]
Brown said of the song:[20]
We felt a genuine sense of awe and thankfulness in the room when this song was written and recorded. Sometimes, the most powerful statement you can make in worship is the simplest one: "God, I’m just grateful." We pray this track helps people articulate that simple, profound gratitude for His constant faithfulness and enduring love in a season where we’re intentionally counting our blessings.
Moore also stated that:
I've written some of my favorite songs with Pastor Furtick and Elevation Worship, and "God I’m Just Grateful" is right at the top of that list. It captures exactly what we feel every time we come together—it's an overflow of genuine thanks. This song isn't about striving; it's about simply being thankful for who God is and all He's done.
Reception
Critical
Coghive praised the song's "incredible vocal talent and songwriting prowess", observing that it was "soul-stirring" and a "powerful, heartfelt prayer of profound appreciation," overall noting that the song was a "beautiful soundtrack for personal reflection and corporate worship."[20]
Commercial
"God I'm Just Grateful" debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart week dated to November 22, 2025, concurrently appearing at No. 4 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart and No. 14 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart.[21][22][23] For the chart week dated to December 6, 2025, the song achieved its peak of No. 5 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and No. 8 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart.[24][25] The song marks Elevation Worship's twelfth top-five entry into the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[26]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal Music.[19]
Musicians
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Technical
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Charts
Elevation Worship version
| Chart (2025–2026) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[27] | 33 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[28] | 11 |
| US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard)[26] | 5 |
Chandler Moore solo version
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Gospel Songs (Billboard)[29] | 16 |
References
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (October 6, 2025). "Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine Announce Exit From Maverick City Music: 'God's Not Done Yet'". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Scharf, Rachel (October 7, 2025). "Chandler Moore Sues Maverick City Music Amid Abrupt Exit, Claiming CEO 'Abused His Power'". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Scharf, Rachel (October 8, 2025). "Maverick City Music Co-Founder Responds to Chandler Moore Fraud Lawsuit: 'Wildly Untrue'". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Scharf, Rachel (January 13, 2026). "Maverick City Music Countersues Co-Founder for $10M Over Competing Worship Choir". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ a b Banda, Clive (November 19, 2025). "Elevation Worship and Chandler Moore Release Uplifting Worship Single "God I'm Just Grateful". Worship Chronicle. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Scharf, Rachel (February 5, 2026). "Chandler Moore Gets Judge's Permission to Drop First Solo Single After Leaving Maverick City Music". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ God I'm Just Grateful | Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore (video). Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing. November 6, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "God I'm Just Grateful – Essential Music Publishing". Essential Music Publishing. Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing. November 7, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Carpenter, Abby (November 7, 2025). "Elevation Worship And Chandler Moore Release A New Song Of Gratitude "God I'm Just Grateful"". Free CCM. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ God I'm Just Grateful | Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore (Video). Elevation Worship Records. November 6, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ God I'm Just Grateful | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore (Video). Elevation Worship Records. November 10, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ God I'm Just Grateful | Acoustic | Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore (Video). Elevation Worship Records. January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Elevation Worship – God I'm Just Grateful". Gospel Lover. November 15, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Carks, Jessie (November 7, 2025). "Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore Debut New Song "God I'm Just Grateful"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ "Elevation Worship and Chandler Moore Release New Song "God I'm Just Grateful"". GodTube. November 10, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Psalm 107:1 NIV – BOOK V Psalms 107–150 – Give Thanks – Bible Gateway". Bible Gateway. Zondervan. 1978. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Elevation Worship and Chandler Moore Release a New Song of Gratitude, "God I'm Just Grateful"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Merge PR. November 7, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "God I'm Just Grateful - MuliTracks.com". MultiTracks. November 7, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ a b "God I'm Just Grateful / Elevation Worship / Credits – Tidal". Tidal. Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing. November 7, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ a b "God I'm Just Grateful – Elevation Worship". Coghive. November 15, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of November 22, 2025". Billboard. November 25, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of November 22, 2025". Billboard. November 22, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of November 22, 2025". Billboard. November 22, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs: Week of December 06, 2025". Billboard. December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of December 06, 2025". Billboard. December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "Elevation Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. November 14, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ "Chandler Moore Chart History (Hot Gospel Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2026.