My Desire
Adams Yolanda Lyrics
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Take away anything that stands between You and me
I want to be what You created me to be
It's my desire that You find favor in me
Lord, take away anything that displeases You
Take away any evil thought within me
Take away anything that proves to break Your heart
It's my desire to do everything You want me to do
Lord, take away anything that displeases You
Remove all doubt, all insecurity
Erase all hate, all iniquity
Discard all the fear found deep within me
Lord, take away anything that displeases You
Take away Lord
Take away
Take away any desire in me that hurts You
Take it away
The lyrics of Yolanda Adam's song "My Desire" express a deep longing for a closer relationship with God. The singer asks God to remove anything within her that might hurt Him or stand between them. She wants to be the person that God intended her to be and to have His favor. She also desires to be in sweet communion with God and to do everything He wants her to do. She acknowledges her weaknesses and asks God to remove any doubts, insecurities, fears, and hateful thoughts from within her. She ultimately wants Him to take away anything that displeases Him.
The song's message is impactful, encouraging listeners to seek a deeper relationship with God and strive to do His will. The lyrics are reflective and honest, acknowledging the singer's flaws and the need for God's grace and guidance. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of the singer's desires and her willingness to submit to God's will.
Line by Line Meaning
Take away any desire in me that hurts You
Please take out of me any wish that might cause dissatisfaction or displeasure in You
Take away anything that stands between You and me
Eradicate any entity that acts as an obstacle in the way of our connection
I want to be what You created me to be
My aspiration is to become the exact replica of what You intended me to be
It's my desire that You find favor in me
What I yearn for the most is to be favored and approved by You
Lord, take away anything that displeases You
O God, please eliminate every element that evokes discontent or dissatisfaction in Your magnanimity
Take away any evil thought within me
Obliterate every evil or corrupt thought and motive that resides deep within me
Take away anything that proves to break Your heart
Please discard everything that causes You to feel pained or disappointed
I want to be in sweet communion with You
All I yearn for is to be in a wholesome, intimate relationship with You
It's my desire to do everything You want me to do
What I primarily crave is to carry out everything that You expect of me with absolute precision and loyalty
Remove all doubt, all insecurity
Get rid of every speck of doubt and uncertainty plaguing my heart and mind
Erase all hate, all iniquity
Wipe out any signs of bitterness or unrighteousness that exist in my soul
Discard all the fear found deep within me
Throw away any remnants of fear or apprehension that reside within me at a profound level
Lord, take away anything that displeases You
O God, please eliminate every element that evokes discontent or dissatisfaction in Your magnanimity
Take away Lord
Remove it, O Lord
Take away
Remove it
Take away any desire in me that hurts You
Please take out of me any wish that might cause dissatisfaction or displeasure in You
Take it away
Please remove it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, COSTONE MUSIC
Written by: MICHAEL COSTON, THEODORE A. HOWARD, YOLANDA YVETTE ADAMS
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