“What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” is an inspirational song written by Archie Jordan and first made famous by two artists during 1977: then-teenage Christian music singer Amy Grant and country music singer Ronnie Milsap. Milsap’s version was released in November and was soon #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

This was just over a year after I graduated High School and I was attending college in Austin and was just starting to discover Country music. I really liked the Ronnie Milsap version, but at the time I had no idea it was actually a song about faith in Jesus. I thought it was just another little love song.

When asked about his religious beliefs, Milsap said quite simply: “I am a Christian. I know I am a Christian, knowing that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.” He has the certainty that the death of Jesus paid for his sin and that His victory over death belings to all who trust in Him. So even though this song does not mention Jesus by name, it tells the story of how God changes lives when you put your faith and confidence in Him. Reflect on the lyrics from that vantage point.

What, a, difference you’ve made in my life
What a difference you’ve made in my life
You’re my sunshine day and night
Oh what a difference you’ve made in my life

What a change you have made in my heart
What a change you have made in my heart
You replaced all the broken parts
Oh what a change you have made in my heart

Love to me was just a word in a song
That had been way over-used
But now I’ve joined in the singin’
‘Cause you’ve shown me love’s true meanin’
That’s why I want to spread the news

his should be the description of the lives of those who have heard the Good News of Jesus, been led to believe it by the Holy Spirit, and strive to show their gratitude here until He takes us to be with Him.

Listen to the song here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIC1XJUbHy8