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One Desire by Kari Jobe cover art

Kari Jobe - One Desire Lyrics

Artist:
Kari Jobe

Lyrics

Here I am
Just for You, only You
Here I stand
Wanting You, only You


In Your presence Lord
I will find my strength
You're the breath in me
You're my everything


With my heart bowed low
And my hands held high
All consuming fire
You're my one desire


You're name, oh You're name
Let it stay on my lips
I will seek Your face
God, it's You, only You


In Your presence Lord
I will find my strength
You're the breath in me
You're my everything


With my heart bowed low
And my hands held high
All consuming fire
You're my one desire


In Your presence Lord
I will find my strength
You're the breath in me
You're my everything


With my heart bowed low
And my hands held high
All consuming fire
You're my one desire


It's You, God
It's You
It's You, only You


My heart will always sing
I love You, I love You
My heart will always sing
I love You, I love You
My heart will always sing
I love You, I love You
My heart will always sing
I love You, I love You


In Your presence Lord
I will find my strength
You're the breath in me
You're my everything


With my heart bowed low
And my hands held high
All consuming fire
You're my one desire


In Your presence Lord
I will find my strength
You're the breath in me
You're my everything


With my heart bowed low
And my hands held high
All consuming fire
You're my one desire


It's You, God
It's You
It's You, only You


Lord, it's You, God
It's You
It's You, only You


Yeah, it is You


My heart will always sing
I love you, I love you
My heart will always sing
I love you, I love
My heart will always sing
I love you


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Meaning & Inspiration

"One Desire" is a prayer of undivided devotion, built around the longing to remain in God's presence. The opening lines strip away competing aims: the worshiper stands before God seeking only him. Strength, breath, and identity are all described as gifts found near the Lord, while bowed heart and raised hands express humility and surrender. Repetition does not add new claims so much as deepen the central confession that God alone is enough.

The image of an all-consuming fire recalls Hebrews 12:29, where God is described in those terms, while the desire to seek his face closely echoes Psalm 27:8. The song's language about God's name remaining on the lips also aligns with continual praise in Psalm 34:1. These biblical connections support a worship theme focused on attention, dependence, and love. Its repeated declaration becomes a simple act of adoration, keeping the song centered on presence rather than circumstances or personal achievement.

Related Scripture

  • Hebrews 12:29 The passage describes God as a consuming fire.
  • Psalm 27:8 The psalmist responds to the call to seek God’s face.
  • Psalm 34:1 The psalmist declares continual praise of the Lord.