Lyrics
Bwana mungu nakuomba sasa, unifanye kuwa kama upendavyo.
Maana wewe ni muweza wa yote ,
Unifanye kuwa kama upendavyo.
Nifinyange' nifinyange
Unifanye kuwa kama upendavyo.
Niongo-ze, niongoze
Unifanye kuwa kama upendavyo.
Nibariki, nibariki
Unifanye kuwa kama upendavyo.
@ Nifinyange - Sifa Lyrics
Translation
God I pray thee now, make me be as you wish
Because you are able, make me be as you wish
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Meaning & Inspiration
Bwana Mungu Nakuomba Sasa is a Swahili prayer of surrender to God’s shaping work. The central request asks the Lord to make the singer according to his will, trusting his ability to accomplish what is asked. Short petitions for shaping, guidance, and blessing expand that request without losing its quiet focus.
The image of being shaped closely reflects Isaiah 64:8, where God is the potter and his people are the work of his hand. It also fits the lesson of Jeremiah 18:6, in which clay remains under the potter’s authority. The repeated plea for guidance may be connected with Psalm 143:10, a prayer to be taught God’s will and led by his Spirit. Through simple repetition, the song joins dependence with obedience: divine blessing is sought alongside the willingness to become what God desires.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 64:8 God is described as the potter, and his people as the work of his hand.
- Jeremiah 18:6 The potter and clay image expresses God’s authority to shape his people.
- Psalm 143:10 The psalm asks God to teach his will and provide guidance.