Hillsong UNITED - One Desire Lyrics
Lyrics
You gave it all for me
My soul desire
My everything
All I am is devoted to You
How could I fail to see
You are the love that rescued me
And all I am is devoted to You
And oh, how could I not be moved
Lord here with You
So have Your way in me
Cause Lord there is just one thing
And that I will seek
This is my cry
My one desire
Just to be where You are Lord
Now and forever
It's more than a song
My one desire
Is to be with You
Is to be with You
Jesus
The one thing
The one thing I ask
Is to be with You
Video
One Desire - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong UNITED's "One Desire," released on August 4, 2017, is a profound declaration of singular devotion, a song born from a deep well of adoration for Jesus. The song's core message resonates with the timeless yearning found throughout Scripture for unadulterated communion with God. It articulates a spiritual posture of surrender, recognizing that Christ's ultimate sacrifice, "You gave it all for me," is the impetus for a complete offering of self. This sentiment echoes the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1, where he implores believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is their spiritual act of worship. The lyrics express a powerful realization, "You are the love that rescued me," directly referencing the transformative power of God's grace, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9 which states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The song’s central plea, "Just to be where You are Lord, Now and forever," is a deeply biblical aspiration. It mirrors the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 27:4, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple." This singular focus on God's presence is the ultimate ambition articulated in "One Desire," presenting a vision of a life consumed by a passionate pursuit of Christ. The repetition of "This is my cry, My one desire" emphasizes the singular nature of this pursuit, a deliberate choice to prioritize God above all else. It’s not merely a fleeting wish but a foundational principle guiding the believer’s existence, a commitment to seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, as commanded in Matthew 6:33. The song, therefore, serves as an anthem for those who find their ultimate satisfaction not in earthly achievements or fleeting pleasures, but in the eternal presence of Jesus.