Hillsong Worship - Touch Of Heaven Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1
How I live for the moments
Where I'm still in Your presence
All the noise dies down
Lord speak to me now
You have all my attention
I will linger and listen
I can't miss a thing
PRE CHORUS
Lord I know my heart wants more of You
My heart wants something new
So I surrender all
CHORUS
All I want is to live within Your love
Be undone by who You are
My desire is to know You deeper
Lord I will open up again
Throw my fears into the wind
I am desperate for a touch of heaven
VERSE 2
You're the fire in the morning
You're the cool in the evening
The breath in my soul
The life in my bones
There is no hesitation
In Your love and affection
It's the sweetest of all
BRIDGE
I open up my heart to You
I open up my heart to You now
So do what only You can
Jesus have Your way in me now
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Touch Of Heaven - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship’s "Touch Of Heaven" emerged on October 19, 2018, as a significant offering from their album *There Is More*, immediately resonating with hearts seeking a profound encounter with the Divine. This composition stands as a raw, earnest cry for deeper intimacy with God, moving beyond mere theological assent to a visceral yearning for His tangible presence. From its very first lines, the song establishes a contemplative posture, beckoning listeners into a sacred space where the clamor of daily life fades, creating room for divine dialogue.
The opening verse, "How I live for the moments where I'm still in Your presence, all the noise dies down, Lord speak to me now," articulates a universal spiritual hunger for peace and clarity amidst a chaotic world. It’s a deliberate invitation to silence the inner and outer distractions, echoing the wisdom of Psalm 46:10, which implores us to "be still, and know that I am God." This isn't passive waiting, but an active, focused attention – "You have all my attention, I will linger and listen, I can't miss a thing." It highlights the discipline of presence, a commitment to drawing near to God as promised in James 4:8, fully expecting Him to draw near to us and reveal His heart.
Building on this foundation of seeking, the pre-chorus declares a profound internal shift: "Lord I know my heart wants more of You, my heart wants something new, so I surrender all." This isn't a superficial desire, but a recognition of the soul's innate craving for spiritual fulfillment that only God can provide. It mirrors the psalmist's passionate longing, "As a deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God" (Psalm 42:1-2). The act of surrendering "all" speaks to a complete giving over of one's will, plans, and anxieties, offering oneself as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, as instructed in Romans 12:1-2.
The chorus then explodes with the song's central plea and declaration: "All I want is to live within Your love, be undone by who You are, my desire is to know You deeper." This isn't simply about receiving love, but about dwelling within it, a concept powerfully articulated in John 15:4 where Jesus invites us to "Abide in Me, and I in you." To be "undone" by God's nature is to allow His majesty and holiness to utterly transform our understanding and perception, leaving us changed, much like Isaiah’s experience in Isaiah 6. The longing to know Him "deeper" reflects the continuous pursuit of Christ-likeness, striving for the intimacy Paul describes in Philippians 3:10, "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection." The subsequent lines, "Lord I will open up again, throw my fears into the wind, I am desperate for a touch of heaven," reveal vulnerability and courage. Opening up signifies trust, while casting fears away aligns with 1 John 4:18, where "perfect love casts out fear." The desperation for a "touch of heaven" isn't a desire for a fleeting spiritual high, but for a constant, active awareness of God's presence and intervention in daily life, recognizing that in Him, "we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28).
Verse two expands on the nature of this sought-after presence, portraying God as utterly essential to existence: "You're the fire in the morning, You're the cool in the evening, the breath in my soul, the life in my bones." These evocative metaphors paint a picture of God as our sustenance and comfort, the giver of all life and breath (Acts 17:25). He is the source of renewal, like the morning sun, and the solace found in evening's quiet. This truth underpins a profound security: "There is no hesitation in Your love and affection, it's the sweetest of all." This declaration affirms God’s unwavering faithfulness and boundless love, echoing the assurance in Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from His affection. His mercies, indeed, are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), consistently sweet and reliable.
Finally, the bridge acts as a powerful summation and active response: "I open up my heart to You, I open up my heart to You now, so do what only You can, Jesus have Your way in me now." This is a definitive act of surrender, a conscious opening of the innermost self to divine influence. It’s an invitation, much like Revelation 3:20, where Jesus stands at the door and knocks, waiting to come in. The prayer "do what only You can" acknowledges God's unique power to transform, heal, and renew beyond human capability, reminding us that He is "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" (Ephesians 3:20). To ask Jesus to "have Your way in me now" is the ultimate expression of yieldedness, allowing Christ to truly live through us, fulfilling the apostle Paul's declaration, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). "Touch Of Heaven" stands as a potent anthem for anyone yearning to move beyond superficial faith into a dynamic, transformative relationship with God, inspiring believers to actively seek, surrender, and experience the profound depths of His love and presence.