Don Moen - Thank You Lord (2026)

He believed that starting a service with thanksgiving—as the Bible instructs in Psalm 100 to "enter His gates with thanksgiving"—was essential for worship. This moment of observation led him to pen the straightforward but powerful lyrics: "I come before You today, and there's just one thing that I want to say: Thank You, Lord" . Collaboration and Recording

While sitting in the balcony of his church in Mobile, Alabama, Don Moen looked out over the congregation. He noticed many people standing silently, not singing along to the complex contemporary songs of the time. His heart went out to them, and he felt a deep burden to provide a "simple song of thanks" that anyone could sing, regardless of their musical ability or spiritual state. Don Moen - Thank You Lord

The story behind is rooted in his desire to give people a simple, accessible way to express their gratitude to God during worship. The Inspiration in the Balcony He believed that starting a service with thanksgiving—as