The Real Jesus

My heartbeat and prayer for 2015:

"I Want It All (Just Give Me Jesus)"
by Daniel Bashta
 
I don't want just another touch
I'm just looking for the real Jesus
And only You will do

My voice has sung a million words
But I'm still looking for the real Jesus
And only You will do

It's all just meaningless
And empty songs at best
Unless You respond

So Give me the real thing
Not just religion
Stir up my passion
With more of conviction
I want it all
Not just a portion
Give me Your presence
Not just some feeling

I don't want just another taste
I'm just looking for the real Jesus
There must be more than this

My heart is cold and faith is weak
But I'm still looking for the real Jesus
Oh I know there's more than this

It's all just meaningless
The stench of hollowness
Unless You respond

So Give me the real thing
Not just religion
Stir up my passion
With more of conviction
I want it all
Not just a portion
Give me Your presence
Not just some feeling

Just give me Jesus
Just give me Jesus
Just give me Jesus
I just want You (x4)
JESUS

My voice has sung a million words
They're all just meaningless and empty songs
Unless You respond  
Public Health Professional and International Development Worker. RPCV & RPCRV Malawi 2013-2016

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