Evan Craft - All I Ever Need Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Let all the questions
Rest for a second
I don't need blessings
For You are my Heaven
Out of the striving
And into Your presence
I don't need blessings
Chorus
All I ever need is You
All I ever need is You, God
Bring me back to the simple truth
That all I ever need is You, God
Verse 2
Fix my attention
On Your good intentions
I don't need blessings
For You are my Heaven
God, I am desperate
Here I surrender
You are my blessing
Chorus
And all I ever need is You
All I ever need is You, woah
Bring me back to the simple truth
That all I ever need is You, God
Bridge
You're my miracle
You're my miracle
You're my breakthrough
God, I trust You
God, I trust You
No impossible
Ever stopped You
God, I trust You
God, I trust You
You are my miracle
You are my breakthrough
God, I trust You
God, I trust You
No impossible
Ever stopped You
God, I trust You
God, I trust You
Chorus
And all I ever need is You
All I ever need is You, woah
Bring me back to the simple truth (Woah-oh)
That all I ever need is You, God
All I ever need is You
All I ever need is You, my Lord
Bring me back to the simple truth, God
That all I ever need is You
Video
Evan Craft - Mi Único Deseo / All I Ever Need (En Vivo)
Meaning & Inspiration
Evan Craft’s "All I Ever Need," released in 2021, is a powerful declaration of absolute reliance on God, a musical testament that echoes the profound truth found throughout Scripture. This song isn't about seeking external validation or material comforts; it’s a deliberate turning away from the often frantic pursuit of "blessings" in the earthly sense, recognizing that true fulfillment resides solely in the divine presence. Craft's lyrics articulate a desire to move "out of the striving and into Your presence," a sentiment deeply resonant with the call to find rest in Christ as described in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The repeated refrain, "All I ever need is You, God," is more than just a catchy hook; it’s an embodiment of the foundational Christian principle articulated by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:11-13: "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me." The song dismantles the illusion that external circumstances or divine favor in the form of material gain are the ultimate sources of joy or security, instead pointing to God Himself as the ultimate provision.
The lyrical journey of "All I Ever Need" deliberately shifts the focus from seeking what God *can do* for us to acknowledging who God *is* to us. In the second verse, the plea to "Fix my attention on Your good intentions" and the admission of being "desperate" and ready to "surrender" paint a picture of profound vulnerability and trust. This echoes the psalmists’ cries for God’s unwavering faithfulness, such as in Psalm 27:14: "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" The realization that "You are my blessing" is a transformative understanding, repositioning God not as a dispenser of gifts, but as the greatest gift itself. This profound insight aligns with Jesus’ teaching in John 15:5, where He declares, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." The bridge further solidifies this unwavering faith, exclaiming, "You're my miracle, You're my breakthrough, God, I trust You." This is a direct affirmation of God’s omnipotence and His ability to overcome any obstacle, a truth beautifully captured in Jeremiah 32:17: "Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you." The repeated declarations of trust in the face of the "impossible" underscore a mature faith that understands God's sovereignty and power to accomplish His will, irrespective of human limitations. Ultimately, "All I Ever Need" serves as a spiritual anchor, reminding listeners that in a world of constant flux and shifting desires, the unchanging God is the only constant and complete source of all that truly matters.