Aline Barros - Sal Y Luz Lyrics
Lyrics
Hazme sal, hazme luz, señor
Quisiera ser más como tú
Tu santidad poder buscar
Quiero ser como Cristo
Tu gracia quiero conocer
Para que el mundo pueda ver
Que tengo el amor de Cristo
Hazme sal
Hazme luz
Ilumíname de amor
Cambia mi vida, señor (cambia mi vida)
No me cansaría
De tu nombre exaltar
Hazme luz
Hazme sal (hazme luz y sal)
Quisiera ser más como tú
Tu santidad poder buscar
Quiero ser como Cristo
Tu gracia quiero conocer
Para que el mundo pueda ver
Que tengo el amor de Cristo
Hazme sal
Hazme luz
Ilumíname de amor
Cambia mi vida, señor (cambia mi vida)
No me cansaría
De tu nombre exaltar
Hazme luz
Hazme sal (hazme luz y sal)
Hazme como un faro con tu luz
(Hazme como un faro) brillando más que el sol
Quiero ser el barro
Moldéame señor
Hazme sal
Hazme luz
Ilumíname de amor
Cambia mi vida, señor (cambia mi vida)
No me cansaría
De tu nombre exaltar
Hazme luz
Hazme sal (hazme luz y sal)
Video
Sal Y Luz | CD El Poder de Tu Amor | Aline Barros
Meaning & Inspiration
Aline Barros’s powerful declaration, "Sal y Luz" (Salt and Light), released in 2003 as part of the album *El Poder De Tu Amor*, is a profound prayer for transformation and divine purpose. The song's essence is a humble, yet fervent, appeal to God to imbue the believer with the very qualities that define Christ's influence on the world: salt and light. This isn't just a catchy tune; it's a deeply scriptural yearning to embody the teachings found in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus tells his disciples, "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-14). Barros articulates a desire to be more like Christ, to seek His holiness, and to experience His grace so intensely that His love becomes visible through her life. This resonates with the apostle Paul's exhortation in Philippians 2:5, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus," highlighting a deep-seated aspiration for Christ-likeness.
The core of "Sal y Luz" lies in its explicit request to "be salt" and "be light." This imagery, drawn directly from scripture, represents distinct roles in the world. Salt, in ancient times and still today, was a preservative, preventing decay. It also enhanced flavor. Spiritually, being salt means being a force for preservation against corruption, a positive influence that enhances the spiritual flavor of the world and counteracts moral decay. This is echoed in Colossians 4:6, which advises that our "speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Light, conversely, dispels darkness and reveals truth. Jesus' followers are called to shine their light so that others may see their good deeds and glorify their Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Barros's plea to be illuminated with love and to have her life changed speaks to this very need, an internal transformation that overflows into outward action and testimony. The repeated invocation to be like a lighthouse, shining brighter than the sun, is a vivid metaphor for unwavering radiance and a beacon of hope in a world often shrouded in darkness.
The song’s message extends beyond mere passive reception of God’s attributes; it's an active pursuit of discipleship and ministry. The desire to "not tire of exalting Your name" points to a life of continuous worship and praise, a testament to the transformative power of God's love, as spoken of in Romans 1:21: "though they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." By asking to be molded like clay in the potter's hands, as described in Jeremiah 18:6, Barros expresses complete surrender and willingness to be shaped according to God's perfect will, allowing Him to refine her character and purpose. This is not a fleeting wish but a steadfast commitment, a spiritual posture that understands that true discipleship requires an ongoing, humble submission to the Creator, ensuring that every aspect of her life becomes a declaration of God's goodness and power. "Sal y Luz" is therefore more than a song; it is a profound prayer, a scriptural manifesto for believers seeking to live a life that actively reflects Christ's presence and love in the world.