Lauren Daigle - Here's My Heart Lyrics
Lyrics
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Speak what is True
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I am found
I am yours
I am loved
I'm made pure
I have life
I can breathe
I am healed
I am free
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Speak what is True
Cause I am found
I am yours
I am loved
I'm made pure
I have life
I can breathe
I am healed
I am free
You are strong
You are sure
You are life
You endure
You are good
Always true
You are life
Breaking through
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Speak what is True
Here's my life Lord
Here's my life Lord
Here's my life Lord
Speak what is True
Speak what is True
Speak what is True
I am found
I am Yours
I am loved
I'm made pure
I'm have life
I can breathe
I am healed
I am free
Cause You are strong
You are sure
You are life
You endure
You are good
Always true
You are life
Breaking through
You are mine
That I know
You are near
You are love
You are hope
You are grace
You are all I have
You're everything
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Here's my heart Lord
Speak what is true
Here's my life Lord
Here's my life Lord
Here's my life Lord
Speak what is true
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Lauren Daigle - Here's My Heart (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lauren Daigle’s “Here’s My Heart, Lord,” released in 2015 as part of her debut album *How Can It Be*, is a profound declaration of surrender and divine belonging. The song’s essence lies in its raw, unvarnished offering of the self to God, a sentiment deeply rooted in biblical truths about our identity in Christ. The repeated, earnest plea, "Here's my heart, Lord," is more than just a lyrical refrain; it’s a devotional posture, echoing the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 86:11, "Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on you; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." This offering is coupled with the powerful request, "Speak what is true," recognizing God's word as the ultimate source of truth and life, as promised in John 14:6, where Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life."
The verses that follow beautifully articulate the transformative power of this surrender. Lines like "I am found, I am yours, I am loved, I'm made pure" resonate with the core of the Gospel message. The certainty of being found in Christ is central to Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." The declaration "I am loved" speaks to the immeasurable love of God, as John 3:16 so famously states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The cleansing and purity found in Him are directly linked to His sacrifice, as 1 John 1:9 promises, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Furthermore, the realization of new life, the ability to breathe, to be healed, and to be free, is a testament to the life-giving power of Jesus, who came so that we might have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10).
The song masterfully shifts to acknowledging the nature of God, describing Him as "strong," "sure," "life," and enduring. This portrayal aligns perfectly with descriptions of God’s unchanging character throughout Scripture. He is the Rock, whose work is perfect, and all his ways are just (Deuteronomy 32:4). His faithfulness is evident in His enduring nature, and His goodness is a constant, as David proclaims in Psalm 27:13, "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." The assertion that God is "breaking through" speaks to His redemptive power, His ability to overcome any obstacle and bring hope where there was none. This is beautifully mirrored in the promises found in Isaiah 43:19, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."
As the song progresses, the personal affirmations of God’s presence and essence become even more intimate. "You are mine, that I know, You are near, You are love, You are hope, You are grace, You are all I have, You're everything." These statements echo the deep intimacy and assurance found in God's relationship with His people. The promise of His closeness is a constant throughout Scripture, from His presence with Israel in the wilderness to Jesus' assurance to His disciples, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). To call Him love, hope, and grace captures the multifaceted nature of God’s character as revealed in His actions towards humanity. He is the source of all hope (Romans 15:13) and His grace is sufficient for all situations (2 Corinthians 12:9). The final declaration, "You are everything," encapsulates the entirety of dependence and fulfillment found in a relationship with the Creator, a sentiment that resonates with the Great Commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. "Here's My Heart, Lord" stands as a powerful testament to the transformative power of complete devotion, offering a clear pathway to understanding one's true identity and purpose in God.