Lyrics
Chorus
God's will is what I want for my life
God's will is what I want for my life
Verse
I'll go where you want me to go
I'll say what you want me to say
I'll do what you want me to do
God's will is what I want for my life
Verse
I'll give up every fault
I'll sing your praises forever more
I'll be what you want me to be
God's will is what I want for my life
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God's will is what I want
God's will is what I want
God's will is what I want for my life
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Meaning & Inspiration
“God’s Will Is What I Want” is a concise statement of surrender. Its repeated chorus makes God’s will, rather than personal preference, the governing desire for life. The verses then give that desire practical form through willingness to go, speak, act, praise, and become what God requires. Because each promise returns to the title line, obedience is presented not as a single dramatic act but as a continuing orientation toward God’s direction.
The lyrics closely echo the posture of Jesus in Matthew 26:39, where he submits his own desire to the Father’s will. They also align with Romans 12:1-2, which connects a life offered to God with discerning what his good and acceptable will is. The promise to go and speak wherever directed may further recall Isaiah 6:8 and the prophet’s willing response to God’s call. Through simple repetition, the song turns these themes into a prayerful commitment: vocation, speech, conduct, and praise are all placed under divine guidance.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 26:39 Jesus submits his own desire to the Father's will.
- Romans 12:1-2 A life offered to God is connected with discerning his good and acceptable will.
- Isaiah 6:8 Isaiah responds willingly when God asks whom he should send.