All Things New - Use Me Lyrics
Lyrics
You tell me I should think of others
More than I think of myself
To care more about another
So Lord help me to lay aside
Everything that feeds my pride
I wanna be strong enough to be weak
Always reaching out to every need
I wanna love the lost and the least
So use me
Father, use me
I'm learning this won't be easy
And I can't do this on my own
This heart might try to mislead me
But You have helped me found my way
Through Your mercy and Your grace
I wanna be strong enough to be weak
Always reaching out to every need
I wanna love the lost and the least
So use me
Father, use me
Whether the lights go out
Or the vines grow tall
Any time, any place
It's always the same
I wanna be strong enough to be weak
Always reaching out to every need
I wanna love the lost and the least
So use me, yeah
I wanna be strong enough to be weak
Always reaching out to every need
I wanna love the lost and the least
So use me
Father, use me
Won't You use me?
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Use Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 1st, 2020, All Things New’s “Use Me” emerges as a profound declaration of surrendered will, a musical prayer echoing a deep-seated desire for divine purpose. The song isn't just about wanting to be helpful; it’s a radical submission to a higher calling, specifically a Christian one, as evidenced by its direct address to "Father" and the permeating themes of humility, service, and reliance on God's grace. The narrative thread of "Use Me" centers on the internal struggle of overcoming self-interest and pride to actively embody Christ-like love and compassion. It speaks to the honest acknowledgment that true strength is found not in self-sufficiency but in a willingness to be vulnerable and weak, thereby opening oneself up to be a conduit for God’s work. This resonates powerfully with the biblical principle of finding strength in weakness, as Paul articulates in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where God's power is perfected in our infirmities. The lyrics articulate a clear desire to "care more about another," and to "love the lost and the least," a direct reflection of Jesus’ commandment in John 13:34-35 to love one another as He loved us, and by this, all will know we are His disciples. The acknowledgment that this endeavor "won't be easy" and that one "can't do this on [their] own" points to a humble recognition of human limitations and the essential need for divine intervention, a sentiment found throughout Scripture, such as in Jeremiah 17:5-6 which warns against trusting in man’s own strength, and Proverbs 3:5-6 which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding. The song’s core message of laying aside pride to serve finds its roots in Jesus’ teachings on humility and self-denial, as seen in Matthew 16:24 where He instructs His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. The phrase "strong enough to be weak" is a beautiful paradox, capturing the essence of spiritual maturity where dependence on God allows for a profound inner strength that is not diminished by outward vulnerability. This willingness to be used, "any time, any place," regardless of circumstance, signifies an unreserved offering of one's life for God's purposes, a posture of consecration that mirrors the example of the prophets and apostles who readily answered God's call to serve, even when faced with immense challenges. Ultimately, "Use Me" is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of surrendering one's life to God, inviting Him to shape and direct every aspect of it for His glory and the benefit of humanity.