Shekinah Glory - How Deeply I Need You Lyrics
Lyrics
Here is my heart, I give it Lord to You
Here is my life, I lay it before You
Where else would I go?
What else would I do?
If I did not know You?
How deeply I need You
How deeply I need You, my Lord
How deeply I need You, my Lord
Like the desert needs the rain, I need You
Like the ocean needs the streams, I need You
Like the morning needs the sun, I need You
Lord You are my only one
(repeat all)
In every way, and every day
I need You
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How Deeply I Need You Shekinah
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2009 as part of the compilation album *The Best of Shekinah Glory Ministry (Live)*, "How Deeply I Need You" by Shekinah Glory Ministry is a profound declaration of absolute reliance on God. The song immediately draws the listener into a space of intimate worship, beginning with a sincere offering of one's heart and life to the Lord. This act of surrender is not merely a fleeting emotion but a foundational stance of faith, as articulated in the opening lines: "Here is my heart, I give it Lord to You; Here is my life, I lay it before You." This echoes the biblical injunction found in Romans 12:1, where believers are called to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. The subsequent rhetorical questions, "Where else would I go? What else would I do? If I did not know You?" powerfully articulate a profound realization that apart from God, life loses its purpose and direction. This sentiment resonates with Jesus' own words in John 6:68, when questioned about leaving Him, Peter famously replied, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." The central theme of the song, "How deeply I need You," is unpacked through vivid analogies that underscore this inescapable dependence. The comparison to a desert yearning for rain, an ocean longing for streams, and the morning's dependence on the sun, all paint a compelling picture of spiritual thirst and emptiness that can only be quenched by God's presence. These imagery powerfully illustrate Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." The assertion, "Lord, You are my only one," is a clear confession of monotheism and exclusive devotion, aligning with the First Commandment given in Exodus 20:3: "You shall have no other gods before me." The repeated emphasis throughout the song, "In every way, and every day, I need You," solidifies this message of continuous, all-encompassing reliance. It speaks to a faith that doesn't compartmentalize God but integrates Him into every facet of existence. This pervasive need for God is not a sign of weakness, but rather an acknowledgment of His all-sufficiency and the source of true strength, as the Apostle Paul states in 2 Corinthians 12:9: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" "How Deeply I Need You" serves as a beautiful anthem of humble submission and unyielding trust, reminding all who hear it that our deepest needs are met in the unwavering love and presence of our Lord.