Will Reagan - If I Give It All Lyrics
Lyrics
If I give it all to you
will you make it all new
If I open up my hands
will you fill them again
Video
If I Give It All (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Will Reagan's "If I Give It All (Live)," released on February 28, 2012, is a profound declaration of surrender and faith, resonating deeply with anyone yearning for spiritual renewal. The core of the song's message lies in a complete relinquishing of self, a willingness to empty oneself out in trust that a divine power will bring forth something fresh and abundant. This act of giving "it all" isn't a desperate plea for something *back*, but rather a conscious choice to divest from worldly possessions, anxieties, and perceived self-sufficiency, making space for the sacred to inhabit. The imagery of opening one's hands is particularly potent, evoking a posture of vulnerability and receptivity. It speaks to the ancient wisdom found in scripture, reminding us that true fulfillment often comes not from grasping, but from releasing.
This theme of complete surrender finds rich parallels throughout the Bible. Consider Jesus' teaching in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." Reagan's lyrics echo this paradox, suggesting that true newness and fullness are only possible when we cease to hold tightly to our own plans and desires. The opening of hands, in this context, is an invitation for God to pour His grace, His purpose, and His peace into the void we've created. This is not a transactional exchange; it is a profound act of trust, a recognition that the divine can accomplish what we cannot on our own. Think of the parable of the sower in Mark 4, where the seeds that fall on good soil, receptive and fertile, yield an abundant harvest. "If I Give It All" is a prayerful expression of becoming that good soil, ready to receive the seeds of transformation.
The song's power lies in its simplicity, focusing on the fundamental human desire for renewal and the spiritual pathway to achieving it. It’s a call to move beyond the limitations of our own strength and wisdom, acknowledging a greater source of power and creativity. The promise implied in the lyrics – that our surrender will lead to something new, that our open hands will be filled – is not a guarantee of worldly success, but a spiritual assurance of divine intervention and transformation. This aligns with the promises found in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The "newness" Reagan sings of is a reframing of purpose, a deeper understanding of belonging, and an overflowing of divine love. It is an invitation to experience the "more than enough" that God offers when we are willing to be emptied so that He may fill us.