Newsboys - Devotion Lyrics
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All my world All I've lost The wrecks I've made here The lives it cost Your hand restores Your works make whole With all my soul I thank You I owe You All my...
Devotion All that I have to give Here's my devotion You're all that it means to live
All my past My tainted main You stole its legacy Of pride and shame You're all I love You're all I fear I'm drawing near To face You To know You To show You...
Devotion All that I have to give Here's my devotion You're all that it means to live
You found me In a shallow grave You tracked me out from beneath it all You healed me Saved me In the nick of time Your perfect time You found me (found me) In a shallow grave (in a shallow grave) You called me out from beneath it all You touched me (touched me) Saved me (saved me) In the nick of time In Your perfect time
I devote all I have to You I devote all that You've made new All You restored that day You bled All that You brought back from the dead All...
Devotion (You're all...) You're all that I have to give You're all that it means to live Here's my devotion, my devotion All that it means to live (You're all that means to live)
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Devotion
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 1, 2005, as part of the "He Reigns - The Worship Collection" album, Newsboys’ "Devotion" immediately establishes itself as a profound and personal declaration of surrender and gratitude. From its opening lines, the song unpacks a narrative familiar to many who have encountered transformative grace: a past marred by mistakes and losses, contrasted sharply with the redemptive power of a loving God. It articulates the deep, inherent human need for restoration and the divine hand that lovingly provides it, setting the stage for an unwavering commitment.
The lyrical journey begins with a raw confession of a broken past, acknowledging "All my world, All I've lost, The wrecks I've made here, The lives it cost." This poignant self-reflection resonates deeply with the biblical truth of universal human failing, echoing Romans 3:23 which declares that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." It speaks to the collateral damage and profound regret that often accompany a life lived apart from divine guidance. Yet, swiftly, the narrative shifts, introducing the hope of "Your hand restores, Your works make whole." This immediate declaration of God's redemptive capacity mirrors the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 23:3, "He restores my soul," painting a vivid picture of God not merely patching up broken pieces, but fundamentally making new. This is the essence of His grace, moving from confession to complete renewal.
The central theme, "Devotion," is then presented as the natural and overwhelming response to such profound restoration. "All that I have to give, You're all that it means to live," expresses a complete and unreserved surrender. This isn't merely a segment of life offered, but the totality of being, aligning perfectly with the greatest commandment in Matthew 22:37-38 to love the Lord our God with "all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind." It transforms the purpose of existence, reorienting it entirely around the divine source of life and love. The lyrics further confront the remnants of the past, declaring, "All my past, My tainted main, You stole its legacy of pride and shame." This powerful imagery captures how Christ decisively breaks the chains of both the arrogance that separates us from God and the crippling guilt that holds us captive. It speaks to the liberating truth found in Hebrews 12:2, where Jesus endured the cross, "scorning its shame," thereby freeing us from our own.
The bridge of the song offers perhaps its most striking imagery, describing a rescue from spiritual death: "You found me in a shallow grave, You tracked me out from beneath it all." This vivid metaphor for being spiritually lost and condemned powerfully recalls Ephesians 2:1-5, which states that we "were dead in trespasses and sins" but God, "being rich in mercy... made us alive together with Christ." It portrays God as an active pursuer, seeking out the lost and drawing them into life, much like the shepherd leaving the ninety-nine for the one in Luke 15. The affirmation that this intervention occurs "In the nick of time, Your perfect time" emphasizes divine sovereignty and wisdom, reminding us that God's timing is impeccable, even if it feels last-minute from our human perspective, echoing Galatians 4:4 where Christ came "in the fullness of time."
The song culminates in a powerful declaration of enduring commitment, connecting personal devotion directly to the core tenets of Christian faith: "I devote all I have to You, I devote all that You've made new, All You restored that day You bled, All that You brought back from the dead." This passage beautifully links the singer's total surrender to the sacrificial work of Christ on the cross and His triumphant resurrection. It's a profound recognition that devotion is not an arbitrary act but a direct, grateful response to the ultimate act of love and redemption, as proclaimed in John 3:16 and Romans 5:8. "Devotion" by Newsboys stands as a timeless anthem of faith, articulating a journey from brokenness to wholeness, from shame to surrender, and ultimately, to a life lived entirely for the one who gave everything. Its message serves as an encouraging reminder that true living is found in giving all to the God who first gave His all.