Aline Barros - Refrescanos Lyrics
Lyrics
Refresca nuestras vidas Se?or
Derrama b?lsamo de amor
Sana corazones, mentes y emociones
Refresca nuestras vidas Se?or
Alienta a tu iglesia Se?or
Derrama b?lsamo de amor
Cubre a tu novia con velo de gloria
Alienta a tu iglesia Se?or
Refr?scanos con tu b?lsamo de amor
Refr?scanos con tu gracia y favor
Refr?scanos, refresca nuestras vidas Se?or
Aviva nuestras vidas Se?or
Derrama de tu fuego y fervor
Limpia y purifica, y a tu iglesia edifica
Aviva nuestras vidas Se?or
Refr?scanos, ali?ntanos, av?vanos
Video
Refrescanos | CD Refréscate | Aline Barros
Meaning & Inspiration
Aline Barros' "Refrescanos," released as part of her 2013 album *Refréscate!* (Refresh Yourself!), is a powerful prayer set to music, a direct plea for spiritual revitalization and a deeper connection with the divine. The song’s central theme revolves around a profound yearning for God’s presence to bring renewal and healing. Barros articulates this desire through layered petitions: “Refresca nuestras vidas Señor” (Refresh our lives, Lord) acts as the overarching plea, supported by a request for the outpouring of “bálsamo de amor” (balm of love). This imagery immediately calls to mind ancient healing remedies, suggesting a need for divine solace to mend brokenness. The lyrics then specify the areas requiring this spiritual balm: “Sana corazones, mentes y emociones” (Heal hearts, minds, and emotions). This comprehensive petition for restoration echoes the biblical understanding of a holistic approach to well-being, as seen in passages like 1 Thessalonians 5:23, which prays for the sanctification of the "whole spirit and soul and body." The song extends this prayer beyond the individual to the collective, imploring God to “Alienta a tu iglesia Señor” (Encourage your church, Lord), and to cover His people, metaphorically described as His bride, with a “velo de gloria” (veil of glory). This notion of God’s glory adorning His church is a profound concept, reminiscent of Isaiah 61:10, where the prophet speaks of being clothed with robes of righteousness and a garment of gladness.
The recurring chorus, "Refréscanos con tu bálsamo de amor / Refréscanos con tu gracia y favor" (Refresh us with your balm of love / Refresh us with your grace and favor), solidifies the song's core message. It’s not merely a desire for a fleeting feeling, but a deep-seated need for the sustained presence of God, evidenced by His love, grace, and favor. This echoes the Psalmist's fervent cry in Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me,” and Psalm 85:6, which asks, “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” The spiritual renewal sought is directly linked to God's unmerited favor, a concept central to Christian theology, as articulated in Ephesians 2:8: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." The song then transitions into a call for divine fire and fervor: “Aviva nuestras vidas Señor / Derrama de tu fuego y fervor” (Revive our lives, Lord / Pour out your fire and fervor). This imagery of divine fire is a powerful metaphor for purification and passionate devotion, strongly evoking the experience of Pentecost described in Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire, empowering the disciples. The prayer to “Limpia y purifica, y a tu iglesia edifica” (Cleanse and purify, and build up your church) directly aligns with the work of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers and strengthening the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. The concluding exhortation, "Refréscanos, aliéntanos, avívanos" (Refresh us, encourage us, revive us), encapsulates the comprehensive spiritual transformation the song yearns for – a complete revival that touches every aspect of life and faith, leading to a vibrant and active church, fully alive in God’s purpose.