Planetshakers - Spirit of God Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
The experience
Of Your presence
Changes everything
Holy Spirit
We give You precedence
Over all
Pre-Chorus
We want more
More
More than ever before
Chorus
Spirit of the living God
Have Your way in us
Have Your way in us
Holy fire falling down
Hearts are crying out
How we need You now
Spirit of God
Verse
Take us deeper
Into the power
Of Your healing
Move in closer
Open hearts Lord
To hear You speaking
Video
Spirit Of God | Winning Team | Planetshakers Official Music Video
Meaning & Inspiration
"Spirit of God," from Planetshakers' 2015 release *Outback Worship Sessions*, dives straight into a profound yearning for the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit. The song's central message is an unreserved invitation for God to move powerfully within believers, transforming every aspect of their lives. It’s a declaration of dependence, a recognition that the Spirit’s presence is not merely an abstract concept but a transformative force, as the lyrics express that encountering His presence "changes everything." This echoes the transformative power described throughout Scripture, from the initial outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost, which empowered the early church to boldly proclaim the Gospel (Acts 2:4), to the ongoing work of sanctification in believers' lives, where the Spirit renews and refashions us into Christ's image (2 Corinthians 3:18). The recurring plea, "We want more," and the desire to be taken "deeper" articulate a spiritual hunger that is foundational to the Christian walk, mirroring the Psalmist’s cry, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God" (Psalm 42:1). The song emphasizes the desire for divine intervention, asking the "Spirit of the living God" to "Have Your way in us," a prayer deeply rooted in the understanding that true spiritual growth and effectiveness stem not from human effort alone, but from yielding to God’s will and power. This mirrors Jesus' teaching in John 15:5, where apart from Him, we can do nothing, highlighting the absolute necessity of His enabling power. The imagery of "Holy fire falling down" is a potent representation of the Spirit's purifying and igniting presence, a concept found in Old Testament prophecies like Isaiah 4:4, which speaks of the Lord washing away the filth of Zion by the Spirit of judgment and the Spirit of burning. This fire also symbolizes zeal and passion, the same fire that consumed the disciples and emboldened them to spread the message of Christ. The plea for the Spirit to move in closer and open hearts to hear Him speaking underscores a commitment to actively listen and respond to God’s guidance, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of truth and wisdom, just as the Apostle Paul encourages in Romans 12:2, urging believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, so that they may discern God's will. Ultimately, "Spirit of God" is more than just a song; it is a prayer set to music, a heartfelt cry for God to orchestrate His work within the hearts of His people, leading them into a deeper experience of His power, healing, and presence.