My Desire
Kirk Franklin & The Family Lyrics

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My desire to please you, to be more and more like you Jesus. Each and everyday,
I lift my hands and say, I want to be more like you.
My desire to please you, to be more and more like you Jesus. Each and everyday,
I lift my hands and say, I want to be more like you.

I give you my life, take me in your arms and hold me Jesus. I give you my
heart,I know that you can mend these broken pieces.
I'm totally, I'm totally, totally comitted to you.

My desire to please you, to be more and more like you Jesus. Each and everyday,
I lift my hands and say, I want to be more like you.
My desire to please you, to be more and more like you Jesus. Each and everyday,
I lift my hands and say, I want to be more like you.
I give you my life , take me in your arms and hold me Jesus. I give you my
heart , I know that you can mend these broken pieces.

I give you my life,
My heart,
My soul,
Take control.

I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you

I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you

I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you

I'm totally
I'm totally
I'm totally
I'm totally

I'm totally
One more time Im totally, totally committed to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kirk Franklin & The Family's song My Desire depict an individual's longing to become more like Jesus Christ. The chorus emphasizes a desire to please God and become more like Him each and every day. The individual gives their whole self to Jesus, asking Him to take control of their life, heart, and soul. The song speaks to the Christian belief that a relationship with God can transform an individual into a better, more Christ-like person.

The lyrics also convey a sense of vulnerability as the individual admits their brokenness and asks Jesus to hold them and mend their broken pieces. This highlights the importance of surrender and trust in the Christian faith, as well as the belief in God's power to heal and restore.

Overall, My Desire is a powerful declaration of faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. It is a reminder to Christians to strive for a closer relationship with God and to trust in His transformative power.

Line by Line Meaning

My desire to please you, to be more and more like you Jesus. Each and everyday, I lift my hands and say, I want to be more like you.
I want to live my life in accordance with your values and principles, and strive to emulate your behavior every single day. This is my constant prayer, that I may grow more and more like you.

I give you my life, take me in your arms and hold me Jesus. I give you my heart,I know that you can mend these broken pieces.
I surrender my life to you, and ask that you embrace me with your love and compassion. I trust that you can heal my pain and sorrows, and make me whole again.

I give you my life, My heart, My soul, Take control.
I offer every part of myself to you, and invite you to take the lead in my life. I want you to guide my thoughts, my actions, and my destiny.

I love you I love you I love you I love you, I love you I love you I love you I love you, I love you I love you I love you I love you,
My affection and devotion to you cannot be adequately expressed in words. I am overwhelmed by the depth of my love for you, and grateful for your love in return.

I'm totally I'm totally I'm totally I'm totally I'm totally One more time Im totally, totally committed to you
I am completely and utterly devoted to you, and renew my commitment to you each day. I will always strive to honor and serve you in all that I do.

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