Nan – A Gift from God
From Stuart to Nan
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario
Category:
💖 Love
The Story Behind the Song
This deeply moving worship love song tells the story of Nan — a woman whose life has been shaped by faith, resilience, and unconditional love. Through life’s challenges, she has remained anchored in her devotion to Jesus, drawing strength from Him to endure and uplift those around her.
Told from her husband’s perspective, the song reflects a love story that began in a church in Ottawa in 1986 and has grown stronger through 37 years of marriage, trials, laughter, and unwavering faith.
The Feeling This Song Created
"Julio wrote and composed the music for this Valentine's present for my wife. I sent him some info about our past 37 years in marriage and he created an amazing song for me. His work far exceeded my expectations. The lyrics were deep and thoughtful and the music was powerful in some spots and gentle and tender in others. Julio definitely has a gift for composing and arranging. I received the mp3 file as well as a lyric sheet. I have already commissioned him to do a song for our upcoming anniversary. I heard it and immediately loved it. Trust me, when you hear the finished product, you will agree it was money well spent. I mean who ever thinks of giving your loved one an original song for a gift?"
— Stuart M.
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Song Lyrics
Nan – A Gift from God
Verse 1
I saw her first inside Your house, Lord
Ottawa, nineteen eighty-six
One look and something holy stirred me
A faith that would not quit
She walked with purpose, eyes lifted
Before she ever knew my name
Already strong, already chosen
Standing firm in Jesus' name
Pre-Chorus
She didn't bend when trials came
She learned to rise and still proclaim
Chorus
Nan — a gift from God, my blessing
Steady when the storms appear
Clothed in strength that comes from Jesus
Bold in love and free from fear
I stand amazed at all Your goodness
Grateful for Your perfect plan
Thank You, Father, for this woman
Thank You for the gift of Nan
Verse 2
She built a home where grace was practiced
Doors flung wide, the table set
She taught me service is a calling
A life poured out with no regret
She raised our daughters with compassion
Emily, Jenny — truth and care
A faithful guide, a steady presence
Love made visible in prayer
Pre-Chorus
Her wisdom forged through sacred fire
A heart refined, a hope that's higher
Chorus
Nan — a gift from God, my blessing
Rooted deep, she will not sway
Anchored in Your living promise
Guiding us along the way
I've watched her faith shape generations
Like a lighthouse where we stand
Thank You, Lord, for walking with us
Thank You for the gift of Nan
Bridge
Her past did not define her future
Grace rewrote each broken line
She chose forgiveness over fear
And turned her scars to signs of life
Through every season, joy and trial
She stood in truth, she took her stand
A living witness to Your mercy
A testimony in Your hands
Bridge 2
Jesus, You are her foundation
Jesus, You are her song
Every victory she carries
Was Yours in her all along
Final Chorus
Nan — a gift from God, my blessing
I've seen her walk through fire and rise
Not by force, not by striving
But by truth before her eyes
My greatest honor, greatest treasure
Is loving who You formed her to be
I praise You, Lord, forever grateful
You gave her strength…
And You gave her to me
Outro
Thirty-seven years of promise kept
Through every trial, through every grace
Nan, my love, my answered prayer
A gift from God in every way