Many artists possess multiple influences and skills, but not every singer/songwriter/musician harnesses them at the depth and intensity Ricardo demonstrates on Moving Forward, newly released through Integrity Music. Roots like these are planted early and tended lovingly-and that's exactly how it was with Ricardo.
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The Beginning Years
The youngest of Vicente and Fransica Sanchez's six children, Ricardo grew up speaking Spanish at home and English at school. He also grew up loving traditional Mexican mariachi music, as well as American rock, pop, and R&B. Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Richard Marx, the Beatles-you name it. Ricardo's life was deeply multicultural long before he even knew the meaning of the word.
While music clearly seemed Ricardo's destiny from the time he began singing in his family band as a child at the age of five, something else even more significant was beginning to call and captivate him-and not something that typically attracts children.
Although his parents belonged to the local Catholic Church, Christianity and church attendance were not a part of the family's life-except for Ricardo. From his grade school through high school years, he'd regularly walk for miles from his house to church to attend Mass alone.
"I just felt the presence of God in my life, but I didn't know what it was," Ricardo remembers. "I didn't know how to explain it. I knew God was real, and something in me yearned for Him. All I knew was that Jesus was hanging up there on that cross, and I was supposed to fear God and go to confession."
A turning point in his spiritual life came in his freshman year of high school when a friend invited him to a Young Life meeting. Active in Young Life throughout his high school years, Ricardo grew in his passion for music as well as his knowledge of the Bible, and he wanted to draw nearer to the Lord. But despite his faithful lifelong church attendance, he still carried beliefs about Christ that stood in the way of a closer relationship with Him
"I thought I knew everything about Christianity already, until I went to a Young Life weekend retreat in my junior year," Ricardo says. "They walked us through all the Gospels the first night. Then the next night they talked about sin and Christ dying to pay for our sins. I had never made the correlation, and when suddenly I did, it literally rocked my world. I went outside and found somewhere I could be alone, and just broke down weeping."
"It became clear to me that I hadn't turned everything over to Christ, and that I had to have Him in my heart," Ricardo says.
Now, with his faith in overdrive, Ricardo began to clearly see the connection between his love of music and his love for God. Over the years that powerful combination eventually led him to work alongside Israel Houghton-a sought-after worship leader and Grammy-Award winning recording artist-and the two forged a strong friendship early on, and a musical partnership that exposed Ricardo to the realities of the recording industry. The two remain friends and co-writers to this day, with the most recent project being the new live-worship record, Moving Forward.
With the release of Moving Forward, Ricardo's spiritual and creative existence has taken on a high-octane flair.
"Often people get wrapped up in the idea of 'religion,' but lack a real saving knowledge of who Jesus truly is-just like I had been", says Ricardo. "I hope to carry the message of truth that Christ is more than mere religion and encourage people towards a deep and personal relationship with Him."
Albums:
"Unmerited" (2005)
"Oh What A God" (2006)
"Moving Forward" (2007) - Free Chapel with Ricardo Sanchez
"Power of the Cross" (2009) - Free Chapel with Ricardo Sachez
"It's Not Over" (2011)
Usa Mi Vida
Ricardo Sanchez Lyrics
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Hazme ver Dios lo que cautiva
Muestrame Dios, lo que te quebranta a ti
Muestra me Dios lo que te conmueve
Mi vida doy Dios como tu la diste
Hazme ver Dios lo que te quebranta
A ti, A ti
Hazme ver con tus ojos de amor
Yo ire
Usa mi vida
rindo a ti mi ser
por la causa de Cristo
Usa mi vida y el mundo vea que vives en mi Cristo.
...
Muestrame Dios lo que te conmueve
Mi vida doy Dios
como tu la diste
Hazme ver Dios lo que te quebranta
A ti, A ti
Hazme ver con tus ojos de amor
Muestrame quienes te necesitan
Yo ire!.
Usa mi vida
rindo a ti mi ser por la causa de Cristo
Usa mi vida
y el mundo vea que vives en mi
Usa mi vida
rindo a ti mi ser por la cusa de Cristo
Usa mi vida
rindo a ti mi ser por la causa de Cristo
Usame, te servire, yo ire
Usa mi vida
The song "Usa Mi Vida" by Ricardo Sanchez is a prayer to God to use the singer's life and to show him what moves, captivates, and breaks God's heart. The lyrics speak of surrendering one's life to God, following his lead, and being used for the cause of Christ. The singer is asking God to open his eyes and heart to see those who need him and to use his life to make a difference in the world.
The lyrics are a call to action for believers to be more intentional in their relationship with God and to commit to serving him. The repeated phrase "Usa mi vida" (Use my life) is a powerful statement of willingness and surrender to God's plan. The song's message is a reminder that God works through his people and that we need to be available and willing to be used by him.
Overall, "Usa Mi Vida" is a powerful song that speaks to the heart of every believer. It's a call to surrender, a reminder of our purpose, and a plea for God to use us for his glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Muestrame Dios lo que te conmueve
Show me, God, what moves you emotionally
Hazme ver Dios lo que cautiva
Make me see, God, what captivates you
Muestrame Dios, lo que te quebranta a ti
Show me, God, what breaks your heart
Muestra me Dios lo que te conmueve
Show me, God, what moves you emotionally
Mi vida doy Dios como tu la diste
God, I give you my life as you have given it to me
Hazme ver Dios lo que te quebranta
Make me see, God, what breaks your heart
A ti, A ti
To you, to you
Hazme ver con tus ojos de amor
Make me see with your eyes of love
Muestrame quienes te necesitan
Show me those who need you
Yo ire
I will go
Usa mi vida
Use my life
rindo a ti mi ser
I surrender my being to you
por la causa de Cristo
For the cause of Christ
y el mundo vea que vives en mi Cristo.
And the world may see that Christ lives in me.
...
Usame, te servire, yo ire
Use me, I will serve you, I will go
Usa mi vida
Use my life
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Migz Tors-Velqz
Preciosa canción! Eso es lo que yo deseo que Dios use mi vida. Gloria a Dios!
Raúl Barahona B.
esa canción debería ser la oración diaria hacia Dios.
Sergio Gomez
Gracias por compartir esta hermosa canción. Necesitamos que Dios nos muestre. La mies el mucha pero los obreros son pocos.
Yonnis Rometo
asme ver con tus ojos de amor muestra me quienes te nesecitan. esa es mi oración. hermosa cansion
Guatemala T
Es mi deseo Dios