Don Moen - Heal Me O Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
Heal me O Lord,
And I will be healed
Save me and I will be saved
Heal me O Lord
And I will be healed
For you are the One I praise
You are the One I praise.
For you are the One I praise,
You are the One I praise.
Video
Don Moen - Heal Me O Lord | Acoustic Worship Sessions
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 13, 2003, as part of the seminal album *God Will Make a Way: The Best of Don Moen*, the song "Heal Me O Lord" stands as a testament to unwavering faith and profound reliance on divine intervention. This track encapsulates a deeply personal yet universally relatable prayer, drawing directly from ancient scripture to articulate a yearning for God’s saving and restoring power. It is a song born from the human condition of vulnerability and the spiritual conviction that God alone possesses the authority and compassion to mend what is broken within us.
The profound essence of "Heal Me O Lord" lies in its direct, unvarnished plea, which echoes the ancient prophet Jeremiah's cry in Jeremiah 17:14: "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise." This direct scriptural anchor elevates the song beyond a mere composition, transforming it into a living prayer. The repetition of "Heal me O Lord, and I will be healed" is not a desperate plea devoid of hope, but rather a declaration of absolute trust. It expresses a conviction that divine healing is not just a possibility, but a certainty for those who place their faith in the Almighty. This healing encompasses not only physical restoration, but also emotional wounds, spiritual brokenness, and deliverance from sin, much like the holistic healing described in Psalm 103:2-3, which reminds us that God "forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases." The profound truth that by Christ's wounds we are healed, as highlighted in Isaiah 53:5, underpins this unwavering confidence in God's redemptive power.
The song further articulates a desire for salvation, stating, "Save me and I will be saved." This line moves beyond immediate physical or emotional relief, extending to the eternal spiritual deliverance offered through God's grace. It speaks to the ultimate rescue from the dominion of sin and death, a salvation profoundly described in John 3:16 and affirmed in Acts 4:12, where Peter declares that "there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mankind by which we must be saved." This salvation is both an immediate deliverance from present anxieties and spiritual strongholds, and a glorious promise of eternal life. The simple yet potent affirmation, "and I will be saved," underscores a faith that believes in God's character and His promises, knowing that His saving power is absolute and unfailing.
Crucially, the song culminates in an act of worship, declaring, "For you are the One I praise." This affirmation transforms the entire prayer from a mere request into a profound expression of devotion. It grounds the basis for seeking healing and salvation not in human merit or desperation, but in God's inherent worthiness. The praise is not conditional upon receiving healing; rather, it acknowledges God as the eternal recipient of all praise, irrespective of circumstances. This echoes the sentiment of Psalm 145:3, which proclaims, "Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." The repetition emphasizes an undivided heart, fully surrendered to God's sovereignty and goodness. "Heal Me O Lord" thus serves as a powerful reminder that our dependency on God is complete, and that in every facet of our existence—from our deepest longings for healing to our ultimate hope for salvation—He alone is deserving of all our adoration and worship. It is a song designed to foster profound spiritual reflection and encourage a steadfast faith that consistently turns to the Lord, recognizing Him as the singular source of all help and all praise.