Misty's musical work stands alone as excellent worship music in and of itself, but much can be gleaned from understanding the dynamics of the context in which the songs are formed: 24/7 prayer, worship, and fasting. IHOP-KC has held live worship non-stop, without closing the doors, since September 19th, 1999.
Much of Misty's music springs spontaneously from two-hour prayer and worship sessions called 'Worship with the Word' or intercession sets. Intercession sets typically consist of short fifteen-minute segments of contemporary worship music, followed by someone praying at a special microphone set up at the front of the room. The singers will begin to sing-prophesy along with the prayers, and the music will build and release in unison with the prayers offered.
According to Mike Bickle, she was spending so much time in the prayer room that he finally got concerned about it and urged her to get out and "go see a movie or something."
All I Know
Misty Edwards Lyrics
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With all my soul
With all my strength, and all I know
I was made for loving You
The lyrics of Misty Edwards's song All I Know can be seen as a declaration of love and devotion towards a higher power. The first line, "With all my heart," indicates a complete and wholehearted commitment to this entity. The second line, "With all my soul," expresses a deep and personal connection that goes beyond the physical realm. The third line, "With all my strength," implies a willingness to exert oneself and make sacrifices in the name of this love.
The final line, "and all I know," is a powerful statement because it acknowledges the limits of human understanding. It's as if the artist is saying "I may not know everything about You, but I will love You with all that I do know." This line suggests that faith, trust, and devotion are not predicated on having every answer or understanding every aspect of the divine.
Overall, this song can be seen as an expression of faith and devotion, a reminder that love towards a higher power can be all-consuming and transformative.
Line by Line Meaning
With all my heart
I give my full devotion and love to God with every ounce of my being.
With all my soul
Every fiber of my being yearns for closeness and intimacy with God.
With all my strength, and all I know
I offer up every bit of my resources and knowledge to serve and honor God.
I was made for loving You
My ultimate purpose and destiny is to love and be in a relationship with God, experiencing the fullness of His love and grace.
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.