River Valley Worship - This Is All We Want Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Father, You are beyond good
Your ways are higher than what I can comprehend
Father, You are beyond just
Your love and kindness will never run out on me
Chorus:
'cause You made a way
When there was no way
God almighty You hold my world in Your hands
Verse 2:
Father, welcoming Savior
You embrace my brokenness and invited me in
Father, forgiving Shepard
You never left my side, even when I wandered far from your love
Chorus x2
Bridge:
This is all we want
To be close to You
This is all we want
We want to see Your face
This is all we want
To be close to You
This is all we want
We want to see Your face
This is all we want
To be close to You
This is all we want
We want to see Your face
Video
This Is All We Want (Bonus Track)
Meaning & Inspiration
River Valley Worship’s "This Is All We Want (Bonus Track)," released on February 12, 2016, immediately establishes itself as a profound declaration of faith and devotion, a simple yet powerful anthem of adoration. The song delves into the unchanging character of God and the believer’s deep longing for His presence, crafting a narrative that mirrors the journey of countless hearts seeking intimacy with the Divine. It’s a beautifully concise expression of core Christian tenets, inviting listeners into a space of heartfelt surrender and worship.
The song’s message unfolds from a foundation of God's perfect nature, opening with a recognition of His boundless goodness and justice. The lines acknowledging the Father as "beyond good" and His "ways are higher than what I can comprehend" resonate deeply with scriptural truths, echoing passages like Isaiah 55:8-9, where the Lord declares, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways." This initial reverence sets the stage for understanding that God’s character transcends human limitation and understanding, reminding us of His infinite wisdom and love. The affirmation that His "love and kindness will never run out" speaks to the steadfast and unfailing love, or *hesed*, described throughout the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 136), offering a bedrock of security in His enduring faithfulness.
The chorus then pivots to celebrate God's miraculous intervention, proclaiming, "'cause You made a way / When there was no way." This statement powerfully summarizes the divine capacity to overcome impossible situations, drawing parallels to numerous biblical accounts—from the parting of the Red Sea to the ultimate sacrifice on the cross, making a way for reconciliation when humanity had none. It culminates in the comforting assurance that "God almighty You hold my world in Your hands," a profound declaration of His sovereignty and omnipotence, as referenced in Colossians 1:17, where all things hold together in Him, and Job 12:10, which states that the life of every creature is in His hand. This segment reinforces God’s unwavering control and care over every aspect of existence.
As the song progresses into its second verse, it shifts focus to God's welcoming and redemptive nature. The portrayal of the Father as a "welcoming Savior" who embraces brokenness and extends an invitation speaks directly to the gospel's core message of grace and acceptance. This imagery recalls Jesus's open invitation in Matthew 11:28 for the weary and burdened to come to Him, finding rest. Furthermore, calling Him a "forgiving Shepherd" who "never left my side, even when I wandered far from your love," beautifully encapsulates the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15) and the relentless pursuit of the Good Shepherd for His lost sheep (John 10). It highlights God's steadfast faithfulness even in our straying, demonstrating His unconditional forgiveness and commitment to never abandon His own, a truth affirmed in Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
The bridge, simple in its phrasing but profound in its yearning, crystallizes the entire message: "This is all we want / To be close to You / This is all we want / We want to see Your face." This repeated desire distills the essence of genuine worship—not seeking blessings or outcomes, but simply God Himself. To "be close to You" echoes James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you," emphasizing the reciprocal nature of intimacy with our Creator. The longing "to see Your face" is a deep biblical motif, signifying more than a literal physical sight; it represents an intimate, unhindered experience of God’s manifest presence, His favor, and His glory (Psalm 27:8, Numbers 6:25-26). It is the ultimate aspiration of the human spirit reconciled to its Maker, a yearning for unmediated communion that transcends all other desires. This song, in its entirety, serves as a powerful reminder that in the vastness of God’s character and His redemptive work, the ultimate fulfillment for the human heart is nothing less than Him.