Desert Song
Hillsong Lyrics


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This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer and my hunger in me
My God is the God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in my battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow




I know I'm filled to be emptied again
This seed I've received I will sow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “Desert Song” by Hillsong describe the writer’s prayer in various seasons of life. The desert here symbolizes a difficult or dry phase of life when everything seems to be falling apart. The writer’s inner being is dry, and there seems to be no hope. But even in this tough time, the writer’s faith does not waver, and he prays to his God, who is the provider. In the next stanza, the writer’s prayer is in the fire. This time, he is facing trials, pain, and weakness. But he still believes that the faith proved through this pain is worth more than gold. Hence he prays that God will refine him through the fire. He knows that he will emerge victorious once he passes through the flames.


The song's chorus talks about the writer's commitment to bringing praise to God in all seasons, even when the weapons formed against him fail. And he rejoices and declares that God is his victory, and that God is present. In the third stanza, the writer acknowledges his battle, where triumph is yet to come. But he knows that he is a conqueror and co-heir with Christ, and he stands on His promises firmly. The final stanza talks about the writer’s prayer in the harvest when all is well, and there is favor and providence. The writer knows that he has received abundance from God and will, in turn, sow it.


In summary, “Desert Song” is a song of faith in the toughest of times, acknowledging that even in pain, God is still present and will bring his children through the fire or the desert. It is a song of commitment to praising God even when things don’t make sense and recognizing that life is full of various seasons, and He is still God throughout.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my prayer in the desert
I am offering my prayer to God during a time of spiritual emptiness and barrenness.


When all that's within me feels dry
I feel spiritually thirsty and unfulfilled.


This is my prayer and my hunger in me
This deep longing and desire within me is being expressed through prayer.


My God is the God who provides
I trust that God will provide me with what I spiritually need even in this dry season.


And this is my prayer in the fire
I continue praying to God even in the midst of trials and hardships.


In weakness or trial or pain
Even when I am feeling vulnerable and struggling with pain and suffering.


There is a faith proved
I have an enduring faith that has been tested and refined through difficult times.


Of more worth than gold
My faith is more valuable and precious than gold.


So refine me Lord through the flames
I trust that God will use my trials and hardships to refine and purify my faith.


I will bring praise
I will offer praise and worship to God.


No weapon formed against me shall remain
I have confidence that God will protect me from any harm or attack.


I will rejoice
I will find joy and happiness in God, despite whatever challenges I am facing.


I will declare
I will boldly proclaim my faith and trust in God.


God is my victory and He is here
God is my source of victory and strength, and I sense His presence with me right now.


And this is my prayer in my battle
I am praying to God during a time of struggle and conflict.


When triumph is still on its way
Even though I haven't yet achieved victory, I am trusting that God will help me to be resilient and persevering.


I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
Because of my faith in Jesus, I know that I have already been victorious over sin and death, and I share in Jesus' inheritance.


So firm on His promise I'll stand
I will rely on God's promises to give me strength and courage to persevere through my struggles.


All of my life
Throughout every season and stage of my life.


You are still God
I know that God is unchanging and remains constant, regardless of my circumstances.


I have a reason to sing
I have a joyful reason to praise and sing to God.


I have a reason to worship
I have a meaningful and purposeful reason to engage in worship and adoration of God.


And this is my prayer in the harvest
I am thanking and praising God for a season of abundance and blessings.


When favor and providence flow
I am acknowledging and celebrating the goodness and generosity of God.


I know I'm filled to be emptied again
I recognize that the blessings and abundance I am experiencing are meant to be shared and given away to others in need.


This seed I've received I will sow
I will share my blessings and resources generously with others, just as God has been generous with me.




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Written by: Brooke Ligertwood

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@elsamelania8914

Lyrics:

This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me, Lord, through the flame

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow



@elmercastor879

This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer and my hunger in me
My God is the God who provides
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here
And this is my prayer in my battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand



@BarbaraBe11a.

I connect to, come into agreement with, and receive,
All prayers in and through Christ JESUS IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN AMEN AND AMEN!

Without ANY AND ALL RETALIATIONS, BACKLASHES, or COUNTERATTACK IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM IN EVERY REALM DIMENSION OR VERSION OF REALITY IN AND THROUGH CHRIST JESUS,
I pray ALL OF THIS,
IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS, BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, and BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST I PRAY, DECREE AND DECLARE, and COVER/ SEAL THIS AND ALL PRAYERS IN CHRIST!

In JESUS NAME AMEN AND I THANK YOU FOREVER MY LORD MY SAVIOR MY EVERYTHING MY JEHOVA MY SHALOM MY YESHUA MY SALVATION MY ABSOLUTE EVERYTHING!

THANK YOU LORD JESUS
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

🤍



@DaphineAriho

Praise be to God.
I feel calm and happy in my soul when I listen to gospel music.
I pray that God sees me through and heals me.
I have masses more than 2 In each of my breasts.
Its now coming to 2years since I found out.
Some days are hard and devastating for me but I always decide to trust God.
I have a reason to worship you God coz you have given me life.
Pray for me God's people.
Hallelujah.



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Hallelujah!!!!

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Amen

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