Lyrics
Verse
I'm your child,
I give my life to you,
Wholly available,
Faithful and true.
And in my life,
Let your light be seen,
So that the world may know,
I am your child.
Chorus
Take me, Lord,
I am your child,
Send me, Lord,
Set my heart on fire.
Verse
Cause I'm your child,
I give my life to you,
Wholly available,
Faithful and true.
And in my life,
Let your light be seen,
So that the world may know,
I am your child.
Chorus
Take me, Lord,
I am your child,
Send me, Lord,
Set my heart on fire.
Take me, Lord,
I am your child,
Send me, Lord,
Set my heart on fire.
Take me, Lord,
I am your child,
Send me, Lord,
Set my heart on fire.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Am Your Child” is a prayer of surrender shaped by identity, availability, and mission. The singer first declares belonging to God, then offers an entire life for faithful service. The request that divine light be visible turns personal devotion outward, so that the surrounding world may recognize what it means to belong to God.
The chorus sharpens that commitment through the petitions “Take me” and “Send me.” This language recalls Isaiah 6:8, where the prophet answers God’s call by offering himself to be sent. The desire for visible light also aligns with Matthew 5:16, where good works are meant to direct glory toward the Father. Repetition gives the prayer a sense of persistence: surrender is stated, mission is requested, and spiritual zeal is sought again. The song therefore joins the assurance of being God’s child with the responsibility to live faithfully and bear witness beyond private belief.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:8 Isaiah responds to God’s call by offering himself to be sent.
- Matthew 5:16 Jesus teaches that visible light and good works should glorify the Father.
- Romans 12:1 Paul calls for a life offered to God as an act of worship.