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My Desire by Kirk Franklin cover art

Kirk Franklin - My Desire Lyrics

Artist:
Kirk Franklin

Lyrics

My desire to please you, to be more and more like you Jesus. Each and everyday,
I lift my hands and say , I want to be more like you. (Repeat)


I give you my life, take me in your arms and hold me Jesus. I give you my
heart,I know that you can mend these broken pieces.
Im totally, Im totally, Totally comitted to you.


Repeat chorus
I give you my life , take me in your arms and hold me Jesus. I give you my
heart , I know that you can mend these broken pieces.


I give you my life,
My heart,
My soul,
Take control.


Ilove you 4x the whole choir
Sopranos (4x Ilove you)
Altos (4x I love you)
I love you 4x the whole choir


Im totally (5x)
One more time Im totallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy , Totally committed to you


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Meaning & Inspiration

“My Desire” centers on wholehearted commitment to Jesus and the longing for a life that increasingly reflects him. The repeated declaration of being totally committed gives the song a prayerful focus, while the offering of life, heart, and soul expresses surrender rather than self-reliance. Its language also acknowledges brokenness and looks to Jesus for restoration, care, and direction.

The lyric’s desire to become more like Christ aligns closely with Romans 12:1-2, where faithful worship includes offering one’s life to God and being transformed. Psalm 51:10 also provides a fitting connection to the plea for a mended heart, though the song speaks in its own devotional language. As the choir repeats its love and commitment, the arrangement moves from personal confession toward communal worship. The central meaning remains clear: devotion is presented as an ongoing choice to place every part of life under Christ’s care and transforming work.

Related Scripture

  • Romans 12:1-2 The passage connects worship with offering one’s life to God and being transformed.
  • Psalm 51:10 The psalm asks God for a clean heart and a renewed spirit.