Jon Thurlow - Your Love is Better Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
More than a life that is filled with pleasure
More than a life that is free of pain
More than having success that promises to make me happy
Or a platform where everybody knows my name
Pre-Chorus
I am wanting a heart that is longing for You
So here's my weak yes, come and help me make it true
Chorus
Be my heart's cry, and be my heart's reason
Be the one thing that I won't stop seeking
I just know Your love is better
All of my days, in every season
You're the one thing that my heart is needing
I just know Your love is better
Verse 2
More than a life that might bring me comfort
Or a laid-back pace, where peace of mind is guaranteed
More than having no obstacles that might make for trouble
Or a lifestyle that promises to be carefree
Pre-Chorus
I am wanting a heart that is longing for You
So here's my weak yes, come and help me make it true
Chorus
Be my heart's cry, and be my heart's reason
Be the one thing that I won't stop seeking
I just know Your love is better
All of my days, in every season
You're the one thing that my heart is needing
I just know Your love is better
Yeah, I just know Your love is better
Bridge
If I have one request, it is to gaze on Your holiness
If I could be one place, it would be in Your house all my days
If I have one desire, it is to look in those eyes of fire
One thing I'm longing for, to give You worship forevermore
Chorus
Be my heart's cry, and be my heart's reason
Be the one thing that I won't stop seeking
I just know Your love is better
All of my days, in every season
You're the one thing that my heart is needing
And I just know Your love is better
I just know Your love is better
Be my heart's cry, and be my heart's reason
Be the one thing that I won't stop seeking
I just know Your love is better
All of my days, in every season
You're the one thing that my heart is needing
I just know Your love is better
Yeah, I just know Your love is better
Outro
I just know Your love is better
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Jon Thurlow - Your Love Is Better
Meaning & Inspiration
Jon Thurlow's "Your Love is Better," released as part of his 2017 album *Different Story*, is a powerful declaration of faith that transcends the fleeting satisfactions of worldly pursuits. This song isn't just a collection of lyrics; it's a profound invitation to reorient our desires, recognizing that true fulfillment is found not in earthly comforts or accolades, but in the enduring and perfect love of God. Thurlow artfully contrasts the ephemeral nature of pleasure, success, and recognition with the profound and lasting sustenance offered by divine affection. He acknowledges the natural human inclination towards comfort and ease, the desire for a life free from struggle, and the appeal of external validation. However, he swiftly pivots, articulating a deeper yearning. The pre-chorus reveals the heart's true prayer: "I am wanting a heart that is longing for You." This admission of a "weak yes" is incredibly relatable, capturing the human struggle of imperfect resolve and the desperate need for divine assistance to align our will with God's.
The chorus acts as the song's central thesis, powerfully asserting that God's love is not merely an option but the ultimate necessity. Thurlow declares, "Be my heart's cry, and be my heart's reason," mirroring the Psalmist's plea in Psalm 27:4: "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." The repetition of "I just know Your love is better" serves as an affirmation of faith, a truth grasped not just intellectually but experientially. This sentiment echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in Philippians 3:8: "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." The song's message resonates deeply with the biblical understanding that our deepest needs are met in God's presence and love, as foretold in Isaiah 55:2: "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of foods."
The bridge further elevates this devotion, expressing a singular desire to behold God's holiness and dwell in His presence. The imagery of "eyes of fire" evokes the awe-inspiring majesty described in Revelation 1:14, while the longing to "give You worship forevermore" aligns with the eternal worship described in heaven. This intense focus on divine intimacy and adoration powerfully underscores the song's core message. In essence, "Your Love is Better" is a theological anthem, reminding us that while the world offers temporary fixes and superficial joys, the love of God provides an unshakeable foundation and an unending source of true life and purpose, aligning perfectly with the biblical imperative to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Thurlow's authentic expression invites listeners to examine their own deepest desires and to find in God's love the ultimate satisfaction they have been searching for.