ICF Worship - Our Father Lyrics
Lyrics
Interlude
We're ready for You
We're ready for You
We believe
Bridge
We believe, we believe
We believe in the love of our Father
We believe, we believe
We believe in the love of our Father
We believe, we believe
We believe in the love of our Father
We believe, we believe
We believe in the love of our Father
We believe, we believe
We believe in the love of our Father
We believe, we believe
We believe in the love of our Father
Chorus
We pray for open heavens
Come fill this place with Your presence
We pray for open heavens
We're ready for You, we're ready for You
We pray for open heavens
Come fill this place with Your presence
We pray for open heavens
We're ready for You, we're ready for You
Interlude
Verse 1
Our Father in Heaven, Your name lives forever
Your kingdom shall come down and Your will be done
You are our Provider, You know what we need
And forgive us our failures as we will forgive
Verse 2
Keep out all temptation and free us from evil
You are the Redeemer, our Saviour in need
For Yours is the kingdom and Yours is the power
Yours is the glory, this we believe
Outro
For Yours is the kingdom and Yours is the power
Yours is the glory, this we believe
For Yours is the kingdom and Yours is the power
Yours is the glory, oh, this we believe
Video
Our Father (live) - ICF Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
ICF Worship gifted the global church with "Our Father" on March 5, 2021, a profoundly moving piece that serves as both an invitation and a declaration, anchoring modern worship in the timeless bedrock of Christian faith. At its core, this song is a musical interpretation and expansion of the prayer Jesus Himself taught His disciples, meticulously woven into a contemporary worship framework. It encapsulates a collective yearning for divine intimacy and a confident affirmation of God’s character, making it a powerful vehicle for congregational expression and personal devotion. The composition acts as a spiritual readiness call, preparing the heart for encounter and reinforcing fundamental truths about God's nature and His relationship with humanity.
The song immediately establishes a posture of readiness and belief through its opening interlude and bridge. The repeated phrase, "We're ready for You," isn't merely a statement but an active invitation, mirroring the call in Revelation 3:20 where Christ stands at the door and knocks, awaiting our open response. This builds into the powerful affirmation, "We believe in the love of our Father," a foundational truth that echoes 1 John 4:16, reminding us that God is love and those who live in love live in God. This reiteration serves to solidify conviction, transforming individual belief into a communal declaration of faith and trust in God's unwavering benevolence, a prerequisite for approaching Him, as highlighted in Hebrews 11:6.
The chorus, "We pray for open heavens, Come fill this place with Your presence," is a fervent plea for divine manifestation. This is not a passive request but an active cry for God's glory to descend and permeate the worship space, reminiscent of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost in Acts 2, or the glory of the Lord filling the tabernacle in Exodus 40:34. The desire for "open heavens" speaks to a breaking through of spiritual barriers, inviting God's supernatural intervention and a tangible experience of His nearness, a theme found throughout Scripture from Malachi 3:10 to the very presence of God making His dwelling among His people. The repeated phrase, "We're ready for You," within the chorus reinforces the earlier sentiment, signifying a prepared people eagerly awaiting their Creator.
Verse 1 delves directly into the hallowed words of the Lord's Prayer, beginning with "Our Father in Heaven, Your name lives forever." This acknowledges God’s eternal existence and supreme holiness, aligning with Psalm 90:2 and Isaiah 57:15, which describe Him as the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity. The petition, "Your kingdom shall come down and Your will be done," is a heartfelt submission to God's sovereign plan, praying for the establishment of His righteous rule on earth as it is in heaven, a core tenet of Christ's teaching in Matthew 6:10. The recognition, "You are our Provider, You know what we need," expresses profound trust in God's caring nature, echoing Matthew 6:31-33 where Jesus assures His followers that their heavenly Father knows their needs and will provide. The profound instruction, "And forgive us our failures as we will forgive," highlights the integral link between receiving God's grace and extending it to others, a principle Jesus emphasized in passages like Matthew 6:14-15 and Colossians 3:13.
Verse 2 continues this prayerful journey, asking God to "Keep out all temptation and free us from evil." This vital request for divine protection acknowledges human weakness and our need for God’s shielding hand, a truth supported by 1 Corinthians 10:13, which promises God will provide a way out of temptation, and 2 Thessalonians 3:3, which affirms God's faithfulness in protecting us from the evil one. The declaration, "You are the Redeemer, our Saviour in need," shifts focus to Christ's redemptive work, recognizing Him as the one who delivers and restores, as celebrated in Isaiah 41:14 and Luke 2:11. The song then culminates in a powerful doxology, "For Yours is the kingdom and Yours is the power / Yours is the glory, this we believe." This closing affirmation, drawn from the traditional ending of the Lord's Prayer, serves as a magnificent declaration of God's ultimate sovereignty, omnipotence, and everlasting majesty, a truth celebrated in 1 Chronicles 29:11 and reiterated throughout the heavenly worship described in Revelation 5:13. The repeated "this we believe" underscores not just mental assent but a deep, unshakeable conviction of these eternal truths.
In its entirety, "Our Father" by ICF Worship is more than just a song; it's an immersive spiritual experience that invites individuals and communities into a deeper communion with God. It masterfully translates the profound theological truths of the Lord's Prayer into a melody that resonates with contemporary hearts, fostering a spirit of expectant faith and humble reliance. This release serves as a crucial reminder that the foundations of our faith, though ancient, remain vibrantly relevant for today, encouraging us to seek God's presence, trust His provision, and live out His forgiveness daily. It is a powerful anthem that both challenges and comforts, drawing all who sing it closer to the heart of the One whom they call "Our Father."