Amy Grant - Don't Try So Hard Lyrics






Another Monday comes and I just wanna breathe
'Cause it's a long, long week for someone wired to please
I keep taking my aim, pushing it higher
Wanna shine bright, even brighter now
Wish I would tell myself

Don't try so hard
God gives you grace and you can't earn it
Don't think that you're not worth it
Because you are
He gave you His love and He's not leaving
Gave you His Son so you'd believe it
You're lovely even with your scars
Don't try so hard

Do you remember how the summers felt when we were kids?
Oh, we didn't think much about it, we just lived
Taking our time, beautiful leisure
When did we start, trying to measure up
When all of this time, love has been trying to tell us

Don't try so hard
God gives you grace and you can't earn it
Don't think that you're not worth it
Because you are
He gave you His love and He's not leaving
Gave you His Son so you'd believe it
You're lovely even with your scars
Don't try so hard

Don't try so hard

Don't try so hard
God gives you grace
You can't earn it
Stop thinking you're not worth it
Because you are
He gave you His love and He's not leaving
Gave you His Son so you'd believe it
You're lovely even with your scars
Lovely the way you are
So open up your lovely heart
Don't try so hard





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  1. C.... 3....

    Thank you so much for sharing this delightful video, it is much appreciated.
    Thank you for reminding me, to just hold on tight! And let the lord do the rest.
    I have subscribed, and shared some of your amazing songs!
    May you be blessed always.
    Shalom
    Moira
    From England. ♥

  2. a.... 0....

    Great song...with guidance

  3. s.... ....

    Loving this song💖 God bless you Amy🙏😁

  4. C.... C....

    The song has a good rhythm and it is very soothing. Listening to this every morning inspires us to not rely on our own decisions but to lean on God. Each brand new day is God’s way of giving us another chance to live each day for Him until time comes that we learn His plans for us in His perspective.

  5. a.... ....

    Beautiful!

  6. p.... s....

    amazing

  7. R.... D....

    Love amy grant lady a great singer beautiful voice love great song thank for sharing sharing your beautiful music amy god bless you and your beautiful family. ❤👍

  8. o.... ....

    Beautiful duet.

  9. C.... D....

    Yes, mockers and scoundrels don't not for us to sit with. It will not leave us alive. But my Jesus love me and gave his life just that I live. Those that killed should be exposed. They are perverts on this earth.

  10. D.... B....

    This is a good gospel message. Thanks Amy.

  11. J.... G....

    Awesome song Love It

  12. M.... I....

    May you see the brilliant promise by Christ and the glow of grace with new thoughts. in Jesus name I Pray, Amen.
    God loves us, I LOVE my kids Stay Safe in Japan and in this world all Stay blessed†
    I LOVE U, my Lord†

  13. W.... F....

    I will desagree with the singer.carrying the cross daily is not an easy task.if you think education is expensive,try stupidity.getting killed for the sake of the cross is not easy.i have been born again for 24yrs and its not easy.

  14. A.... G....

    Such a healing song. I made a remix of it if you are interested: https://youtu.be/rurbcFiH2V0

  15. P.... F....

    The beautiful truth of the message of love and Grace. We don't have to try we - only receive all the fullness of Christ in you the hope of glory. We have everything we need in Him. And we are worth it because of The Blood of Jesus shed for us.

  16. T.... W....

    from the heart beat ofGod, what a truly wonderful talent she is, how good to hear the comfort. of grace

  17. t.... n....

    love this song. God bless every one. xox

  18. T.... W....

    ive bewn in love with amy forever,what a wonderful talant God gave her

  19. E.... H....

    love it love it love it don't try so hard we love you girl🎶😁

  20. E.... C....

    I love this song and it makes total sense to me. I'm listening to it today to remind myself to quit trying to force solutions.

  21. D.... B....

    Bullshit! Don't let this song fool you. Of course we have to try...damn hard at that! And no, not to "earn" God's love (because He loves all of His creation), but to attain our reward for loving Him back. And to love Him is to serve Him. To serve Him is to obey His commands. To obey His commands is to become like Jesus to the best of our ability. She makes it sound like a piece of cake! To deny our sinful selves is to glorify God!

    "Because you are"? This song sickens me. And I only listened to the first few lines.

    D.... B....

    Amy seems to belittle how difficult it is to keep His commands. "It's easy...there's no need to try so hard" is what this song is saying to me. Yes, we DO need to try hard! Just don't let law *replace* relationship like the Pharisees did.

    D.... B....

    "You're lovely even with your scars" she says. Is she challenging the fact that nothing unclean or impure can enter into Heaven? This is BOGUS! Amy, shame on you!

    D.... B....

    Didn't hear her belittling anything at all. Perhaps what she is singing about is not your experience - but as one who has always tried to be "good", be "better," be more "lovable" this song resonates.

    D.... B....

    So, you have gone through life w/out obtaining any scars? How wonderful that must be. But no, we will enter heaven with our without scars. Jesus already made the ultimate sacrifice. We do not live as the people who sacrificed the clean animals...that ended with Christ's crucifixion, death and resurrection.

    D.... B....

    I agree with you and we should be very much careful with whatever we are hearing because devil is so smart in twisting Gods word.

  22. M.... A....

    Thank you Amy for such beautiful music!!!!!!!

  23. J.... R....

    this is my song to myself; thanks, Amy. But even as a child, I was not "in leisure"; I was already trying to please and earn love.

  24. M.... S....

    One of my favorite songs....so beautiful and simple, yet the message is powerful and profound.

  25. G.... A....

    I liken this song! _____
    God bless you! _____
    Voice of angel.....

  26. J.... V....

    linda voz! acalma a alma.

  27. N.... -....

    Anyone notice in the last part the word 'lovely' gets repeated 3 times? God really loves us...

    N.... -....

    AMEN !!👏

  28. a.... a....

    Thank youu😊

  29. J.... v....

    Thank you!!

  30. S.... A....

    beautiful tune Thanks Amy Grant

  31. M.... M....

    I feel so unworthy and I try to hard. I just cried the first time I heard this song.

    M.... M....

    Hi Michaela.

    Just to let you know - you ARE worthy & just as importantly, you are not alone.

    Much love from down under.

    M.... M....

    @Michaela Miller Praying for you! Your a child of God, He loves you so much. god bless you xo

    M.... M....

    @EdyeNicolesMakeup Thanks! So much!

    M.... M....

    @pierre777able Thanks! :) So much!

  32. A.... A....

    Feeling some goosebumps before n after listening... God Bless her

  33. G.... N....

    I believe the idea is stop trying so hard in your own strength, that it is about Jesus, His Love, His Grace (that He gives apart from our merit). Every religion in the world is about doing, apart from authentic Christianity which is the gospel of done. He has done. Our belief, which is a gift, and can't be earned is all that is required. Understanding God's love and grace produces good works.

  34. J.... W....

    Yeah way to go MoM

  35. e.... w....

    "Man looks upon the outward & God looks upon the heart"  1Sam 16:7  It's not about u or me.  When the father sees u, He sees His perfecting work.  We focus on ourselves which will only lead to frustration & despair.  you are because He is! 

  36. S.... M....

    This song is beyond amazing! Love it!

  37. b.... k....

    Such a beautiful song...

  38. g.... b....

    Any grant can figure that out

  39. g.... b....

    The word says run the race as if you are determined to win. If you are determined to win you try as hard as you can amy grant can figure that out

  40. J.... M....

    Beautiful!

  41. i.... l....

    God loves you just the way you are...

  42. S.... ....

    Skylar Dayne sent me ::)

  43. T.... ....

    I really love this song!

  44. p.... p....

    I love this song cuz so meaningfull

  45. B.... M....

    Feeling this............<3

  46. T.... S....

    I really needed to hear this.

  47. T.... T....

    I love this song! I've been trying so hard all my life to be good and please God, but I never feel like it's enough. I've been bipolar for 17 years and struggled mightily through some awful times. I've been so lonely, haven't had a date in quite awhile, and I've given up my own life to take care of my Dad (with my brother's help). I'm blessed to have my brother and Dad and pets, I just wish I didn't have to try so hard just to survive. Even still, I do believe God loves me, despite my doubts and fears. I hope others out there who are struggling know that God cares about them and that they are not alone in this world. 

    T.... T....

    For years I struggled with the fact that god loves me even with my scars. I tried for years to comprehend his love, and yet I've realized I didn't need to try to earn his love. He loves me and you so much that sometimes we don't even understand it. He will bless you, for taking care of your father. Someday you'll understand why things have been the way they are. Just as I will someday understand why I had to go through things to make me who I am today. 

    T.... T....

    Hey Tim ,I happen to read your comment. Go on you tube and type in House of Healing az, and watch his teachings.  I think they will really help a lot!

    T.... T....

    Tim Taylor bless you Tim

    T.... T....

    Tim Taylor don't try so hard brother. Trust Him He loves u so much. Read His word start with Romans. Read and praise Him daily. I will pray for u brother.

    T.... T....

    Just saw this. See you posted a long ago. Hope you are doing well. Remember GOD will ALWAYS love you and ALL of us, regardless of our flaws and our scars.

  48. j.... ....

    This is the video of the day for Apr. 17, 2014 on Rockandroll Bible on Facebook.  Thanks for sharing it.

  49. D.... R....

    Don't try so hard, just let the Holy Spirit take control

  50. N.... J....

    Great Song for Monday Morning :)

  51. b.... ....

    I'm always so scared God's mad at me. I so love him. :'( I sure needed to hear this song. I've been wanting to die since I was a child. :'(

    b.... ....

    God loves you even more than you love Him. He wants you to live and obey Him. He knows that you'll mess up sometimes, but if you repent (apologize and fight to not do it again), He'll definitely always forgive you.

    b.... ....

    Dear precious sister, I am sorry that u are struggling with a painful past.  It is hard to foresee or trust at times that God always loves us with an unfathomable love.   I can assure you of this! No matter what u have been told. No matter what u have believed, you are the most precious thing to Him. That is why he suffered such a horrific death. God chose a time in history, to a people that were experts in exacting horrific pain and agony. Not only that they were experts at prolonging  the excruciating pain.  Our trials or tribulations are momentary. There will come a day when all our suffering and mental anguish will be forgotten.  U will spend eternity in a state of being that is beyond human comprehension. U will be surrounded by love that u would not be able to contain at this point.  Hold on!  U are fearfully & wonderfully made!

    b.... ....

    ty :)) guys. :)) BIG hugs X :o)

  52. T.... R....

    Really love this song.

  53. L.... R....

    Amy thank you for this song! I'm so glad to hear you again. When I became a christian 28 years ago your music was so important to me and now to hear you so beautifully relevant is such a gift to me! I have struggled with lots of scars over the years...your song brought healung tears to me! Thank you, and peace to you, Lynne.

  54. b.... ....

    At 54 years of age, and trying so hard to live as a Christian.  This song brought me comfort.  I cared for my elderly Mother who had already given me a lifetime of abusive words.  After falling in 2009, my only son (then, 10 years old) & I were her caregivers in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.  I tried so hard to please her, my equally verbally abusive elder siblings, and God.  I know that I tried my best, only to receive in return criticism for everything from my entire family.  As her health care representative in 2012, I requested that the doctor wean my Mother off of cigarettes with nicotine patches.  My son & I went to her house & cleaned up a mess of cigarette residue.  From her hospital stay to her 100 day rehab she hadn't smoked in probably 4 months.  She was only happy her first day at home.  After being home 2-3 weeks, she called me, cussed me & threatened to turn me into Senior abuse.  My elder siblings said that she deserved to smoke.  Now, she is 90 years old (non-smoking) & in a nursing home.  When I visit her in the nursing home, she criticizes, belittles & curses my son & I.  No one deserves to be talked to, threatened, unappreciated, and in general treated like a dog not even by their own mother & family.  
    "Matthew 7:6 6 “Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." 
    For my whole life, God knows how hard I tried. 

    b.... ....

    I know it's been a while since you posted, but I relate to your story. God gave me Ephesians 5:11--"have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them." I understood that to mean I didn't have to continue to perform to please my mom and participate in her abuse.

    b.... ....

    browneyedgirl195 as I read, I’m weeping for you(and myself) in significant ways I so understand. I’m sorry. These kind of wounds are only understood(or healed) by one who understands. You are right. Or rather God’s word. Don’t give that which is holy to dogs or swine. Lest they trample them& turn trample you” so true. There is s prayer for us: “God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,courage to change the things I can, the WISDOM to know the difference” don’t know you friend, but love you🙏 for me. I you🙏

    b.... ....

    browneyedgirl195
    My mother is that way too.
    I became a people pleaser. I’ve healed so much once I internalized that “I’m God s child!” And I began to love myself healing happens.

    Hope you’re doing well 🕊🙏🏻

    b.... ....

    Bless you - I think it's better for us to just be God's Children and that makes us brothers, sisters, mothers to Jesus Christ . . .you did what you did because you love your mother . . . never forget that . . . we can't do things to earn love . . we do things because we love . . . you did good and your mom is very very ill. Near the end of my mother's life she was verbally rude to me -when that memory comes to me I remind myself she was ill - and angry - being sick and dying and trying how to say goodbye and not wanting to - and then I ask the Lord to help me remember all the better moments.

    b.... ....

    Hugs & Prayers . . .

  55. C.... W....

    so true

  56. e.... w....

    Dear loved one! your intent to not disappoint anyone may seem admirable but it will only leave you frustrated & disappointed. Often we do this so we can feel accepted and part of something. Every human being on this planet is desperately insecure. The only hope of love, acceptance & eternal peace is in Christ. I pray that u can find godly brethren who can support u and show u that u are loved and of great value. U are precious in his eyes and His love 4 u is beyond measure or comprehension.

  57. F.... ....

    Lord, what do expect me to do when the world is crashing down on me? This world is filled with so many high expectations...I don't want to disappoint anyone. Don't leave me hanging because I don't want to be alone. If one day everyone choose to leave me, please stay.

  58. M.... S....

    that's why we have a God who had no scars, but put all the scars to Himself, and sure, we can trust Him out of all people. :)

  59. B.... W....

    The Grace of God is so amazing. He is so transcendent, and yet, He sent His Son to earth to give us new life and reconciliation with the Father and Creator of the Universe....it is true, we need to abide ~ Hebrews 4 ~ and not strive in this life...a great Blessing~~~

  60. P.... S....

    I love this lyric. I have found this to be a secret to love and joy in life. There is nothing you can do to earn salvation, so quit trying so hard. God loves unconditionally.

  61. g.... ....

    Steve, everybody has scars. Some people just hide them better than others.

  62. g.... ....

    I just heard Amy interviewed on WNYC public radio (host Leonard Lopate). She wanted James to sing harmony on this song because he has a recognizable voice that people know and trust, and she liked the idea of having him sing to HER, "you're lovely even with your scars." It had nothing to do with religion -- although music is a kind of religion for both of them, and that's where their souls meet.

  63. e.... w....

    I don't believe that James Taylor is a Christian. His songs tend to have some sprititual symbolism but he does not claim to be a Christian. Amy is friends with him & it may be her attempt to lead him to Christ. Certainly worth praying for though.

  64. A.... ....

    Love this song!!!!!

  65. H.... R....

    HalleluYah.

  66. m.... l....

    john 3:16 for god so loved the world that he gave his one and only forgotten son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting love. romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of god

  67. P.... C....

    Lord, how many are my foes!
    How many rise up against me!
    Many are saying of me,
    “God will not deliver him.”
    But you, Lord, are a shield around me,
    my glory, the One who lifts my head high.

    Psalm 3:1-3









  68. P.... A....

    You and your songs are an inspiration and gives me strength. Thank You so much. God Bless You Always.

  69. P.... N....

    this is such a beautiful song..straight from the heart..

  70. M.... N....

    Awesome! Thank you.

  71. L.... E....

    James Taylor is singing??? Oh my goodness.....I am excited about this, I wasn't sure he was a Christian?? I had a crush on him when I was young and prayed for him to become a Christian so we could sing together someday..... I have my own James Taylor now I sing with....but that is amazing, Amy you scored!!!!! Ha Ha!! What a beautiful, beautiful song!!!

  72. A.... A....

    Great Song! It's now my favorite Amy Grant song after "A Tennessee Christmas". God Bless! (Also check out 'Scars' by Johny Diaz!)

  73. K.... R....

    Wish James Taylor's voice was louder in the mix. Really can't hear him too well

  74. P.... H....

    Merci ! Essentiel !

  75. L.... R....

    God bless you for this wonderful song. Thank you

  76. T.... M....

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  77. b.... c....

    Nice song don't try so hard my brother allan he is in pain of lever cancer and chronic diseases brothers I want to tell you that jesus love so much he is the great healer amen and we love you.

  78. T.... W....

    Love love love this song, amen

  79. T.... I....

    Thank you, Amy!

  80. T.... R....

    Beautiful song!

  81. L.... S....

    This is something I need to hear often, beautiful song, message and Amy grant beautiful too!!! Thank you for this song!!!! :)<333

  82. M.... C....

    This is something I need to here every single day. This is a beautiful song and message; And Amy Grant is amazing!!! you keep going as long as you can, Amy, because you seem to write the songs to me and telling me things I need to hear! thank,you so Much!

  83. T.... ....

    Yes. It reminds me of Brightheart of WaCa.

  84. m.... ....

    I agree and it so touched. :) God bless you

  85. m.... ....

    I will pray for you sis, God never abandon us in our life.
    but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 ESV

  86. e.... w....

    Dear Miranda, we all have scars. We all carry deep regrets that can weigh us down and make us feel worthless. We may see ourselves like a pile of manure. Stinky and a mess! God sees the potential of when that manure finishes the process, it is fertilizer. Strengthening and enriching that which it touches. Remember that Jesus was scared to the point that he was hideous to look at. Those scars resulted in salvation to all who will recieve it. Don't lose heart he is making a vessel of beauty

  87. M.... T....

    This song really blessed me this morning. I've asked him to help me see myself as he sees me and this song just really hits home for me in that in not trying so hard, I shouldnt be so hard on myself. And I have scars from self-harming and have always felt ashamed because of my self-harming and I feel like its His way of telling me he's still here and loves me.

  88. B.... W....

    I am a huge Fan of Amy Grant and always have been. What a beautiful song it has brought tears to my eyes but good tears we all need to remember that we are loved. Once again Amy you helped me to remember what is so important.

  89. o.... ....

    This song is AMAZING and sooo relevant!

  90. i.... ....

    Amy, You have played & sung the background music of my life...and again...thank you!

  91. g.... M....

    I heard this song on 91.9 and fell in love with it. It is very beautiful n I love the message

  92. J.... G....

    I'm a longtime Any Grant Fan & Christian singer/songwriter in a huge crises. My 2 young daughters were taken from me by the DCFS 10 months ago due to postpartum depression & bipolar disorder... (I never abused them).They are with their schizophrenic father who continues to abuse them and neglect them. They need HELP!!! The DCFS REFUSES to remove them and bring them back home to me. Please *PRAY* for us, that God will grant us a *MIRACLE* & bring them home to me!

  93. G.... M....

    Hi Amy God richly blessed u that u might bless other hearts especially mine . Don't try so hard is a master piece of Divine inspiration God given.Soul searching, soul inspiring, soul satisfying & very soothing 2 the heart.U've written a song 4 just about every situation , they r extremely fitting indeed. I learned about u through my wife Eloise.And I just love.
    Pastor Wycliffe Ferguson
    [email protected]

  94. v.... m....

    My faveorite part is when she says your lovely with your scars

  95. e.... w....

    WOW! Thank you so much for your message. I am struggling and complaining how difficult work is and then I read your positive, encouraging message. It certainly helps to put things into perspective. U are in my prayers.

  96. D.... C....

    No one thinks my scars are lovley...

  97. M.... A....

    I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength <3