Michael W. Smith - Lord I give my heart - This is my desire Lyrics
Lyrics
This is my desire
To honor You
Lord, with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You the praise
All that I adore is in You
Lord, I give you my heart
I give you my soul
I live for You alone
with Every breath that I take
Every moment I'm awake
Lord, have Your way in me
Written By: Reuben Morgan
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This is my desire - Michael W Smith
Meaning & Inspiration
On March 1, 2010, Michael W. Smith released "This is my desire," a powerful worship declaration penned by Reuben Morgan. This song goes straight to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ, articulating a singular, unwavering focus on God. It’s a profound prayer, a commitment spoken aloud, laying bare the soul's deepest longing to live a life fully devoted to its Creator. The very title, "This is my desire," immediately establishes a personal, intimate confession, setting the stage for an authentic expression of faith.
The core message of the song centers on absolute surrender and wholehearted worship. It begins with the simple yet profound declaration, "This is my desire / To honor You / Lord, with all my heart / I worship You." This resonates deeply with Scripture, recalling passages like Malachi 1:6 where God expresses His expectation for honor as a Father and Master, and 1 Corinthians 10:31, which calls believers to do everything for the glory of God. The phrase "with all my heart" echoes the Greatest Commandment found in Mark 12:30 and Deuteronomy 6:5, emphasizing that our love and worship for God must encompass our entire being, not merely a part of it. This isn't a casual nod to faith but a full immersion of spirit and devotion.
The lyrics further expand this theme of total offering: "All I have within me / I give You the praise / All that I adore is in You." This is a beautiful articulation of Psalm 103:1, where the psalmist declares, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" It signifies that genuine praise is not just outward expression but an inward posture, a recognition that every facet of our being, our thoughts, emotions, and aspirations, should direct gratitude towards God. To state that "All that I adore is in You" is to position God as the supreme object of affection and ultimate source of all good, much like Psalm 73:25, which proclaims, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." It shifts our gaze from transient earthly pleasures to the eternal satisfaction found solely in Him.
The song then moves into a deeper commitment: "Lord, I give you my heart / I give you my soul / I live for You alone." This is a stark and direct surrender, aligning perfectly with Romans 12:1, which urges us to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." It’s a radical act of handing over control, acknowledging that our very existence finds its purpose in God. To "live for You alone" means reorienting our entire life’s trajectory away from self-fulfillment and towards divine will, echoing Paul’s conviction in Galatians 2:20, "I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." It's a daily, conscious decision to have God as the singular focus and motivation behind every action and thought.
The final lines solidify this constant, unwavering devotion: "with Every breath that I take / Every moment I'm awake / Lord, have Your way in me." This transcends a one-time conversion or commitment; it speaks to an ongoing, moment-by-moment relationship with God. Every breath becomes a testament to His sovereignty, and every waking moment an opportunity for Him to guide and direct. This echoes Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The petition, "Lord, have Your way in me," is an echo of Christ's prayer in Gethsemane, "not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42). It’s an invitation for God's transformative power to shape our character, direct our steps, and manifest His purposes through our lives. It’s a prayer for submission to divine providence, trusting that His ways are always superior and ultimately lead to our truest fulfillment and His greatest glory. This song is a constant reminder that the surrendered life is not a burden but the pathway to true freedom and an intimate walk with the Father.