Mariah Carey - Ready Lyrics
Lyrics
If you ask me to be a shining light in the dark
I’m ready, I’m ready
If you want me to brighten up someone’s broken heart
I’m ready, I’m ready
Made to do what You want me to do
Ready and willing and wanna be used
Holding to faith that is stable and steady
I’m ready, I’m ready
Able and waiting so, Lord, have Your own way
Wanna be faithful to Your word every day
Lord, here I am, just say the word and I’ll go
I’m ready, I’m ready
‘Cause the world needs to know the reason I have a hope
I’m ready, I’m ready
Made to do what You want me to do
Ready and willing and wanna be used
Holding to faith that is stable and steady
I’m ready, I’m ready
Able and waiting so, Lord, have Your own way (have Your own way)
Wanna be faithful to Your word every day
Lord, if You come just like a thief in the night
I’m ready, I’m ready
But I’m gonna keep workin’ if You give me the time
I’m ready, I’m ready
Made to do what You want me to do
Ready and willing and wanna be used
Holding to faith that is stable and steady
I’m ready, I’m ready
Made to do what You want me to do
Ready and willing and wanna be used
Holding to faith that is stable and steady
I’m ready, I’m ready
Able and waiting so, Lord, have Your own way
Wanna be faithful to Your word every day
I’m ready, I’m ready
I’m ready
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Alicia Keys - Un-thinkable (I'm Ready) (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" by Alicia Keys, released on May 11, 2010, is a profound exploration of commitment and the deep, transformative power of love, echoing themes of spiritual readiness found throughout Scripture. While not a contemporary Christian song in genre, its lyrical content resonates deeply with biblical principles concerning covenant, unwavering devotion, and the anticipation of a sacred union. The song moves beyond mere infatuation, capturing a readiness that is mature and intentional, much like the Israelites preparing for their covenant with God or the Apostle Paul's exhortation to present oneself as a "living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God" (Romans 12:1). Keys articulates a state of being completely open and vulnerable, a surrender that mirrors Christ's own willingness to lay down His life for the Church, as depicted in Ephesians 5:25: "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." The readiness described is not about perfection, but about an earnest desire to give oneself fully, acknowledging imperfections while still stepping forward with absolute conviction. This sentiment aligns with God's expectation for His people to approach Him with sincere hearts, as it says in Hebrews 10:22, "let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith." The song beautifully captures the essence of becoming "one flesh," a concept central to marriage as instituted by God, signifying a complete merging of lives and destinies. It speaks to the exhilarating peace that comes from such a commitment, a peace that surpasses understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7. "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" serves as a powerful testament to the enduring strength and beautiful simplicity of a love that is prepared to face all things, a love that finds its ultimate fulfillment in faithful, unwavering devotion, echoing the enduring love God has for humanity, a love that is indeed, "unthinkable" in its depth and sacrifice.