River Valley Worship - Flood Our Hearts Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
Come and flood our hearts with Your presence Lord
Let us hear from You, it's what we're longing for
O to sit with You and never move
We want to be with You
Chorus
Your presence is amazing
Your presence is amazing
Your presence is amazing
Your presence is amazing
Video
Flood Our Hearts
Meaning & Inspiration
River Valley Worship's "Flood Our Hearts," released on February 28, 2016, arrives as a concise yet profound prayer, articulating a singular, overwhelming desire for God's divine nearness. The song's essence lies in its urgent plea for an immersive encounter with the Creator, moving beyond fleeting moments to an all-consuming experience of His Spirit. It is a candid expression of human longing for intimate communion, where the heart is not merely touched but utterly saturated by the sacred. This earnest appeal stems from a universal spiritual yearning to be fully present with God, to hear His voice, and to find complete rest in His embrace.
The initial lines immediately establish a desperate invitation for God’s presence to inundate our inner being, a concept beautifully echoed throughout Scripture. To be "flooded" with His presence speaks to a state of being completely overwhelmed and filled, reminiscent of Ephesians 3:19, which prays for believers "to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." This isn't a passive reception but an active invitation for a spiritual immersion that transforms and renews. Coupled with this is the earnest cry to "hear from You," a deep desire for divine communication. In a world full of noise, the soul yearns for the clear, unmistakable voice of God, much like the sheep who "hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me" in John 10:27. This hearing is not just auditory but an inner knowing, a spiritual discernment that brings direction and comfort, fulfilling Jeremiah 33:3's promise: "Call to me and I will answer you."
The song then shifts to an aspiration for undisturbed communion, a longing "to sit with You and never move," highlighting a profound desire for stillness and perpetual dwelling in God's presence. This posture reflects Mary at Jesus' feet, choosing "the good portion" of simply being with Him (Luke 10:39), or the Psalmist's singular request in Psalm 27:4: "One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord." It speaks to an ultimate satisfaction found not in activity but in adjacency, in the simple, yet profound, act of "being with You." This state of rest in God's presence is where the soul finds true refuge and peace, as promised in Exodus 33:14: "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
The repeated declaration, "Your presence is amazing," serves as the song's anchor and culmination, moving from petition to pure adoration. It’s an affirmation born out of experience and faith, recognizing the incomparable wonder and transformative power of God’s nearness. The amazement stems from the joy found there, as Psalm 16:11 proclaims, "in your presence there is fullness of joy," and the freedom experienced, for "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom" (2 Corinthians 3:17). This repeated phrase isn't just a simple statement; it is a confession of God's character and the profound impact of His Spirit on human lives. It encapsulates the awe that arises when one truly comprehends the accessibility and glory of the Most High, inviting all who engage with the song to join in this powerful declaration of faith and wonder. "Flood Our Hearts" ultimately stands as a beautiful call to deeper intimacy with God, reminding us that His presence is not just a comfort, but the source of all life, joy, and amazement.