Twila Paris Wright, D.D., (born December 28, 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas) is … Read Full Bio ↴Twila Paris Wright, D.D., (born December 28, 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a contemporary Christian songwriter, vocalist, and pianist.

As of 2006, she has released nineteen albums. Thirty-two of her singles have reached the Number 1 position on Christian radio national airplay charts. These include "He Is Exalted", "God Is In Control", "We Bow Down" and "The Warrior Is A Child". She has received five GMA Dove Awards, and three American Songwriter Awards.

Some of Paris' songs have been included in the hymnals by a variety of churches including the United Methodist church and various Charismatic churches. In recent years, Paris has focused on recording new versions of some of her worship standards and writing new praise and worship music in contrast to contemporary Christian pop songs that she released the latter 1990s.

Her uncle, Loren Cunningham is the founder of Youth With A Mission, while her family started Ecclesia College in Elm Springs, Arkansas, where her brother Oren Paris III is president and father Oren Paris II is chancellor. Paris herself studied theology and sacred music, though she has claimed to have placed little emphasis in her formal studies on composition or songwriting. Beyond songwriting, she is the author of four books, three of which focus on contemporary Christian theology.

She and her husband Jack Wright have one child, Jack Paris Wright, born April 29, 2001.

Although widely associated for much of her career with Star Song Records, EMI switched her over to the Sparrow label in 1996, before her contract ended after 2003. In 2005, she switched to Michael Coleman's INO label.

My Delight
Twila Paris Lyrics

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When I learn to listen
Follow where You lead
You will keep me satisfied
Give me what I need

My Delight
You are my delight
I think about you day and night

You are my delight

When I learn to love you
Keep my heart on fire
You will be my everything
All that I desire

My Delight
You are my delight
I think about you day and night
You are my delight

I will wait to hear your voice
I will look into your eyes
I could search around the world
And never find a greater prize

My Delight
You are my delight

I think about you day and night
You are my delight

Overall Meaning

The song My Delight by Twila Paris expresses the devotion of the singer to God. The lyrics are an affirmation of the singer's commitment to loving and listening to God. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that by following where God leads and learning to listen to Him, she will find satisfaction and receive everything she needs. The chorus repeats the phrase 'You are my delight,' indicating how much the singer values and treasures God in her life. The second verse emphasizes the importance of loving God and keeping Him the center of the singer's heart. The verse states that by making God the center of her desires, He will be everything to her, and she will find fulfillment in Him. The singer expresses a willingness to wait to hear God's voice, look into His eyes, and declares that nothing can compare with Him.

The lyrics to My Delight are inspirational and uplifting, and they remind the listener of the importance of having faith and trust in God. The song encourages the listener to make God the center of their lives, and by doing so, they will find satisfaction, peace, and fulfillment. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of God in the singer's life and acts as a reminder to listeners to prioritize their relationship with God. The song's overall message is one of hope, love, and devotion to God.

Line by Line Meaning

When I learn to listen
When I learn to pay attention carefully

Follow where You lead
Follow the footsteps shown by You

You will keep me satisfied
You will make me content and happy

Give me what I need
Provide me with the things I require

My Delight
You bring me joy and pleasure

You are my delight
You are the source of my happiness

I think about you day and night
You are always on my mind

When I learn to love you
When I learn to care for You deeply

Keep my heart on fire
Keep my passion for You burning bright

You will be my everything
You will become my all

All that I desire
All that I want and long for