Lord, You know how much
I want to know so much
In the way of answers and explanations
I have cried and prayed
And still I seem to stay
In the middle of life’s complications
All this pursuing leaves me feeling like I’m chasing down the wind
But now it’s brought me back to You
And I can see again
This is everything I want
This is everything I need
I want this to be my one consuming passion
Everything my heart desires
Lord, I want it all to be for You, Jesus
Be my magnificent obsession
So capture my heart again
Take me to depths I’ve never been
Into the riches of Your grace and Your mercy
Return me to the cross
And let me be completely lost
In the wonder of the love
That You’ve shown me
Cut through these chains that tie me down to so many lesser things
Let all my dreams fall to the ground
Until this one remains
You are everything I want
You are everything I need
I want You to be my one consuming passion
Everything my heart desires
Lord, I want it all to be for You
I want it all to be for You
You are everything I want
And You are everything I need
Lord, You are all my heart desires
You are everything to me
-“Magnificent Obsession” by Steven Curtis Chapman
Oh, Toni, thanks for posting that. Those are beautiful lyrics.
Yes, may Jesus be our one magnificent obsession which sets our heart ablaze for Him alone.
Wow! I was just considering all the things “obsessions” of life that at least come close to (if not, actually do) fill our thoughts, actions, days, etc., meanwhile pushing out the Lord. There couldn’t have been a more perfect time for me to read this. Thanks for posting it, Toni. Praise the Lord!
-Zach
Amen!! I LOVE this song!! sometimes- pursuing God can feel like chasing the wind, but He ALWAYS brings us back to Jesus.
Uh-mazing song, beautiful lyrics, awesome artist, and fantastically BRILLIANT and CRAZY Love of God. May He alone be our magnificent obsession!!