Janet Paschal - Put a Part of You (In the Heart of Me) Lyrics
Lyrics
Put a part of You in the heart of me
Any part of You in every part of me
Lord, I want to be all You'd have me be
So, put a part of You in the heart of me
Lord, You are a true and faithful Father
Keeper of the heavens come to me
But now I need grow a little stronger
And all You are is all I truly need
So, put a part of You in the heart of me
Any part of You in every, every part of me
Lord, I want to be all You'd have me be
So, put a part of You in the heart of me
Breathe on me the wind of Your sweet spirit
Gently draw me closer to Your side
Put a part of You in the heart of me
Any part of You in every part of me
Lord, I want to be all You'd have me be
So, put a part of You in the heart of me
Put a part of You in the heart of me
Any part of You in every part of me
Lord, I want to be all You'd have me be
So, put a part of You in the heart of me
Put a part of You in the heart of me
So, put a part of You in the heart of me
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Put A Part Of You (In The Heart Of Me)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 1997 as part of her album *The Good Road*, Janet Paschal’s "Put a Part of You (In the Heart of Me)" immediately reveals itself as a deeply personal and profound prayer, a testament to the Christian’s yearning for divine indwelling. The song is not merely a composition; it functions as an earnest supplication, articulating a desire for God’s Spirit to permeate every fiber of one’s being, thereby fostering spiritual growth and alignment with His holy will. It bypasses superficial expressions, diving straight into the transformative power of God’s intimate presence within the believer’s life, making it a powerful anthem for anyone seeking a closer walk with their Creator.
The central request, "Put a part of You in the heart of me / Any part of You in every part of me," transcends a simple devotional thought; it’s a plea for profound spiritual infusion. This echoes the prophetic promise in Ezekiel 36:26-27, where God declares, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you... And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws." Similarly, Jeremiah 31:33 speaks of God writing His law on our hearts, indicating an internal transformation that makes His will not just known, but intrinsic to our desires. It aligns with the New Testament understanding found in Romans 8:9-11, which affirms that "if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ," and that "if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you." Paschal’s simple words powerfully articulate this foundational truth: the longing for God's active, transforming presence to reside within, making us truly His own.
This desire for divine presence naturally leads to the ultimate aim: "Lord, I want to be all You’d have me be." This line speaks to a complete surrender and an aspiration towards sanctification, a continuous process of becoming more like Christ. It calls to mind Romans 12:2, which urges believers not to conform to the patterns of this world but to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." The intention is not self-improvement through sheer willpower, but a divinely enabled transformation, as described in Philippians 2:13: "for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose." The desire to be "all You'd have me be" reflects a profound humility and a recognition that true holiness and purpose are found only in aligning one's life with God's perfect design, becoming "holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy'" (1 Peter 1:15-16).
The acknowledgment, "Lord, You are a true and faithful Father / Keeper of the heavens come to me," grounds the prayer in a solid understanding of God's character. It celebrates His unwavering reliability and profound love, recalling Psalm 100:5, "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." This truth is a cornerstone of Christian faith; we approach God not as a distant deity, but as a loving, dependable Father, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:9. The phrase "Keeper of the heavens come to me" beautifully encapsulates the incredible condescension of the Almighty God, who, despite His infinite majesty and power, chooses to draw near to His individual creation, an act of grace that defies human comprehension. This recognition fosters trust and strengthens the petitioner’s resolve to seek His presence.
The confession "But now I need grow a little stronger / And all You are is all I truly need" serves as a crucial moment of honest self-assessment, admitting human weakness and declaring God’s complete sufficiency. This resonates deeply with Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," and 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God tells Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." It’s an embrace of our limitations, understanding that genuine strength doesn't originate from within ourselves but flows from an intimate connection with the divine. It echoes John 15:5, where Jesus states, "apart from me you can do nothing." This vulnerability, coupled with faith in God’s all-encompassing provision, forms the bedrock of a genuine reliance on Him.
The line "Breathe on me the wind of Your sweet spirit / Gently draw me closer to Your side" is a direct, evocative plea for the Holy Spirit. The imagery of "breathe" and "wind" powerfully recalls significant biblical moments: Jesus breathing on His disciples and saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit" (John 20:22), and the mighty rushing wind that accompanied the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:2-4). It's a prayer for the Spirit to animate, guide, and empower, fulfilling Jesus' promise in John 14:26 that the Holy Spirit "will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." The desire to be "gently draw[n] closer to Your side" is a longing for intimacy and guidance, a practical manifestation of James 4:8: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." It acknowledges that closeness to God is a divine initiative as much as a human pursuit. The repeated chorus throughout the song emphasizes that this request is not a fleeting wish but a constant, foundational longing—a recognition that the journey of faith is one of perpetual dependence on God's indwelling Spirit. This entire song, therefore, stands as an inspirational call to deeper faith, encouraging every person to open their heart fully to the transformative, sustaining presence of God.