Humble Plea
Fellowship Church Lyrics
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Listen to my cry
Give Your ear to hear my prayer
And answer me
Oh Lord, answer me
May the words that I speak
And the thoughts that I meditate on be pleasing to You
Here's my humble plea
Take all that's in me
Let it be Yours for Your glory
Cause You are all I need
So take all that's in me
Let it be Yours for Your glory
Deny myself the selfishness
That used to rule my skin
It became my flesh until I confessed
My need and brokenness for you
So may the words that I speak
And the thoughts that I meditate on be pleasing to you
Here's my humble plea
Take all that's in me
And let it be Yours for Your glory
Cause You are all I need
So take all that's in me
And let it be Yours for Your glory
My flesh may fail me
Heart may fail me
Everything I have may fail me
My only hope is resting at your feet
Here's my humble plea
Take all that's in me
And let it be Yours for Your glory
Cause You are all I need
So take all that's in me
And let it be Yours for Your glory
The lyrics of "Humble Plea" by Fellowship Church express a prayerful and repentant attitude towards God. The opening lines of the chorus call out to the Lord and plead for His attention and intervention. The singer then asks that the words they speak and the thoughts they meditate on be pleasing to God. This is an acknowledgement of the singer's awareness of their own shortcomings and humanity, and their desire to grow closer to God. The bridge of the song declares a willingness to deny one's selfishness and to surrender all to God's plan. The final verse admits the possibility of failure and recognizes that God is the only hope one has to overcome personal challenges.
Overall, the song's message is one of humility, self-awareness, and a desire for a deeper relationship with God. It is a reminder to focus on God's sovereignty in all aspects of life and to acknowledge our need for Him. The song's repetition of the phrase "let it be Yours for Your glory" emphasizes the desire to align oneself with God's will and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear, oh Lord, my humble plea
I am crying out to you, God, with a sincere and humble heart.
Listen to my cry
Please hear the desperation in my voice and respond to me.
Give Your ear to hear my prayer
Pay attention to my request and listen carefully to what I am saying.
And answer me
Please respond back to me and grant my petition.
Oh Lord, answer me
I am pleading with you to provide a response to me, God.
May the words that I speak
I pray that what I say to you, Lord, is thoughtful and respectful.
And the thoughts that I meditate on be pleasing to You
May my innermost thoughts and desires be acceptable in your sight, God.
Here's my humble plea
This is my sincere request to you, God.
Take all that's in me
Please accept everything that I am as an offering to you, Lord.
Let it be Yours for Your glory
I want everything that I am to be used for your purposes and your honor.
Cause You are all I need
I understand that you, God, are the only one who can truly meet my every need.
Deny myself the selfishness
Help me to resist my own self-centered desires and put others first.
That used to rule my skin
I want to let go of the selfish tendencies that have controlled me in the past.
It became my flesh until I confessed
I admit that I have been consumed by my own selfishness, but I am confessing and seeking change.
My need and brokenness for you
I am acknowledging my dependency on you, God, and my own shortcomings.
My flesh may fail me
My own power and strength is not enough to sustain me.
Heart may fail me
My emotions and innermost being may be weak and vulnerable.
Everything I have may fail me
All of my earthly possessions and achievements are ultimately temporary and unreliable.
My only hope is resting at your feet
I have faith that my only true hope and security is in you, God.
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.