Reckless Love — Cory Asbury

🎵 Overwhelming, never-ending love · Christian worship anthem

✨ Introduction: “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury is a modern worship masterpiece that describes God’s love as relentless, pursuing, and unconditional. The song reinterprets the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15) with raw emotion — a love so wild that it leaves the ninety-nine to rescue the one. Since its release in 2017, it has touched millions worldwide with its powerful message: You cannot earn it, but He gives Himself away.

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Song name: Reckless Love

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE

📖 ORIGINAL ENGLISH

Verse 1
Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me
You have been so, so good to me
Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
You have been so, so kind to me

Chorus
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it, still You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God

Verse 2
When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me
You have been so, so good to me
When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me
You have been so, so kind to me

Bridge
There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Coming after me
There’s no wall You won’t kick down
Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me

🇮🇳 हिंदी भावानुवाद (Hindi Translation)

पद 1 (Verse 1)
बोलने से पहले ही, तू मुझ पर गीत गा रहा था
तू मेरे लिए इतना, इतना भला है
साँस लेने से पहले, तूने मुझमें अपनी साँस भरी
तू मेरे लिए इतना दयालु है

कोरस (Chorus)
हे प्रभु का अथाह, अनंत, बेपरवाह प्रेम
वो मेरा पीछा करता है, लड़ता है जब तक मैं न मिल जाऊँ, छोड़ आता है उन्नानवे को
मैं कमा न सका, मैं लायक नहीं, फिर भी तू अपने आप को दे देता है
हे प्रभु का अथाह, अनंत, बेपरवाह प्रेम

पद 2 (Verse 2)
जब मैं तेरा दुश्मन था, फिर भी तेरे प्यार ने मेरे लिए लड़ाई लड़ी
तू मेरे लिए इतना, इतना भला है
जब मैंने कोई कीमत न महसूस की, तूने मेरे लिए सब कुछ चुकाया
तू मेरे लिए इतना दयालु है

ब्रिज (Bridge)
ऐसी कोई छाँव नहीं जिसे तू न जगाए
ऐसा कोई पहाड़ नहीं जिस पर तू न चढ़े
मेरे पीछे आ रहा है
ऐसी कोई दीवार नहीं जिसे तू न गिराए
ऐसा कोई झूठ नहीं जिसे तू न मिटाए
मेरे पीछे आ रहा है 💖

🎤 Hinglish (Roman Hindi)

Chorus snippet:
“Hai tera prem be-had, na khatam, pagal sa khuda ka pyaar,
Mujhe dhundhta hai, ladta hai, chhod aata hai 99.”

📋 Song Details

Artist: Cory Asbury
Album: Reckless Love (Live)
Released: 2017
Writers: Cory Asbury, Caleb Culver, Ran Jackson

💬 English Meaning

God's relentless love pursues us like a shepherd leaving the 99. It's not careless — it's extravagantly self-giving. Even when we were enemies, Christ fought for us.

✨ Deeper meaning – Why “reckless” love?

Cory Asbury explains: "When I use the word reckless, I don’t mean careless. I mean the Shepherd’s love is so extravagant that He would leave 99 sheep to rescue one." The song captures divine grace that ignores cost, logic, and self-preservation. It affirms that God’s love pursues even when we run away, when we feel worthless, and when we are still His enemies (Romans 5:8). Every line echoes the heart of the gospel — you are worth chasing. The bridge declares that no shadow, mountain, wall, or lie can stop His relentless love from reaching us.

📖 Bible Verses that inspired Reckless Love

✝️ Luke 15:4-6 – “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them… he leaves the ninety-nine and goes after the lost sheep until he finds it.”
✝️ Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
✝️ Psalm 139:7-10 – “Where can I flee from your presence? … even there your hand will guide me.”
✝️ Zephaniah 3:17 – “He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is God’s love really “reckless”?
A: It emphasizes lavish, risk-taking love from a human perspective — leaving everything to save one soul.

Q2: What does “leaves the ninety-nine” mean?
A: From the parable of the lost sheep, it illustrates how much the Shepherd values each individual; He goes after the one who is lost.

Q3: Can I use the toggle for Hindi translation in my church?
A: Absolutely! The Hindi lyrics are a heartfelt translation to help Hindi-speaking believers worship.

Q4: Who wrote the song?
A: Cory Asbury co-wrote “Reckless Love” with Caleb Culver and Ran Jackson.

💌 Conclusion: A love that never lets go

“Reckless Love” reminds us that the Creator of the universe runs toward the broken, the lost, and the guilty. It flips the narrative — you don’t clean up to come to God; His love cleans you up. Whether you are in a valley of shame or on a mountaintop of joy, this song echoes the same truth: He leaves the ninety-nine. He comes after you. Let these lyrics soak into your spirit and worship freely. Play it loud, sing from your heart, and rest in His never-ending love.

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