Planetshakers - With All My Heart Lyrics

Album: Even Greater
Released: 01 Jan 2010
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Lyrics

Verse 1:
Create in me
A heart that's clean
Make my spirit new
'Cause all I want is you

Verse 2:
Restore to me
Salvations joy
Teach me your way
'Cause all I want is you
All I want is you

Chrous:
With all my heart I will worship
With all my soul I will sing your praise
With everything that is in me
I will glorify your holy name

Repeat verse 2

Repeat chorus twice

Repeat lots of times:
I will bless the Lord

Repeat chorus

Repeat lots of times:
I will bless the Lord

Video

You Have My Heart | Planetshakers Official Lyric Video

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Meaning & Inspiration

Released on January 12, 2024, with its official lyric video, Planetshakers’ song "You Have My Heart" immediately speaks to the central theme of Christian worship: complete devotion to God. Unlike many songs that might focus on just one aspect of faith, this piece cuts straight to the core, articulating the ultimate offering a believer can make – the surrender of their innermost being, their affections, and their will to the Creator. It's a simple yet profound declaration, born from a place of understanding that God doesn't just want our actions or our service; He desires us, fully and wholly. The story behind such a song is less about a specific event and more about the ongoing journey of faith, a collective expression of countless moments where individuals realize the depth of God's love and the only fitting response is to give everything back to Him. It echoes the sentiment found throughout Scripture, where the heart is consistently identified as the seat of our true selves, the place from which life flows, as Proverbs 4:23 reminds us: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." To say "You Have My Heart" is to say, "You have everything."

Analyzing the song’s message, the emphasis on giving one’s heart isn't just a poetic phrase; it signifies a transfer of ownership and control. It's a recognition that our hearts are prone to wander, to be captured by the temporal things of this world – anxieties, desires, distractions – but in handing them over to God, we are placing them in the safest possible hands. This act of surrender isn't a reluctant concession but a joyful exchange, a response to the overwhelming grace and love God has already shown us. It resonates deeply with Romans 12:1, which calls us to "offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." While Romans speaks of our bodies, the principle of offering our entire being, including our inner self, is fundamentally the same. It's an acknowledgment that His claim on our lives, including our deepest affections, is not based on merit but on His redemptive work. The song serves as a congregational affirmation of this truth, allowing worshippers to collectively declare their allegiance and devotion.

From a musical perspective, Planetshakers is known for their vibrant, energetic worship, and "You Have My Heart," while maybe leaning slightly more into a steady, declarative groove, still carries that signature sense of joyful, unreserved expression. The arrangement supports the lyrical theme by creating an atmosphere conducive to heartfelt declaration and reflection. The simplicity of the central message – "You Have My Heart" – allows the focus to remain squarely on the spiritual truth being expressed. It’s a song designed not just to be heard but to be sung, becoming the personal prayer and confession of everyone who engages with it. This kind of direct, personal address to God is central to biblical worship, mirroring the psalmist's cries and the apostles' prayers. It reminds us of the intimate relationship God desires with each of us, a relationship where He is not a distant deity but the recipient of our deepest love and surrender. The song essentially puts to music the essence of Matthew 22:37, where Jesus identifies the greatest commandment: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’" To give Him our heart is to fulfill this primary calling, recognizing Him as the ultimate object of our affection and the rightful ruler of our lives. This makes "You Have My Heart" a powerful tool for personal devotion and corporate worship, guiding people into a deeper understanding and expression of their commitment to Christ.

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