Ignite my passion
Purify my heart
I surrender all to You
Overwhelm me
Overtake me
Have Your way
Let Your fire burn in me
Burn me up
Burn me up
Let Your fire burn in me
Burn me up
Burn me up
'Til I am consumed
Holy Spirit have Your way
Holy Spirit have Your way
Holy Spirit have Your way
Holy Spirit have Your way
(Holy Spirit have Your way)
That's our prayer tonight (Holy Spirit have Your way)
That's my heart's desire (Holy Spirit have Your way)
That's my prayer (Holy Spirit have Your way)
Have your way
(Let your fire burn in me)
(Burn me up) Burn me up
(Burn me up) Consuming fire of God
(Let your fire burn in me) Burn me up
(Burn me up) Burn me up
(Burn me up) That's my heart's desire
(Let your fire burn in me) Whatever is in me that's not like you
(Burn me up) I don't want it, I don't want it
(Burn me up) I don't want it, I don't want it
(Let your fire burn in me) That's my world God
(Burn me up) Yeah burn me up
(Burn me up)
'Til I am consumed
"Fire Prayer" by VaShawn Mitchell is a powerful worship song that ignites a passion for God and invites the Holy Spirit to have His way in our lives. The lyrics speak of surrendering all to God, allowing His fire to burn away anything that hinders our relationship with Him, and being consumed by His presence.
The song begins with the plea, "Ignite my passion, purify my heart, I surrender all to You." It acknowledges the need for God to ignite a fire within us, to awaken our passion for Him and His purposes. It recognizes that our hearts can become polluted by sin and distractions, and we need God's purifying touch to cleanse us and make us whole. The act of surrendering all to God is an act of trust and submission, acknowledging that He knows what is best for us and that His plans are far greater than our own.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "Let Your fire burn in me, burn me up, burn me up, 'til I am consumed." This is a cry for the Holy Spirit to fill us with His fire, to consume us completely. It is a desire to be so filled with God's presence that there is no room for anything else. It is an invitation for God to take control, to have His way in our lives, and to transform us from the inside out.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation to experience more of God. VaShawn Mitchell's passionate delivery and the energetic musical arrangement further amplify this longing for God's fire to burn within us. The repetition of the phrases and the use of dynamic vocal and instrumental elements create an atmosphere of intense worship and surrender.
The theme of fire in this song is deeply rooted in the Bible. In the Old Testament, fire often represents the presence and power of God. For example, in Exodus 3:2, when Moses encountered the burning bush, it symbolized God's presence and holiness. In Leviticus 9:24, fire came down from heaven to consume the burnt offering, signifying God's acceptance of the sacrifice. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is often associated with fire. In Acts 2:3, on the day of Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on the disciples, empowering them for ministry.
The song echoes the words of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:11, where he says, "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." This verse speaks of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which brings about a transformative encounter with God's power and presence.
"Fire Prayer" is a call to surrender, to allow God's fire to burn away anything that hinders our relationship with Him. It is a reminder that we need the Holy Spirit to empower and transform us. It is an invitation for God to have His way in our lives and bring about a revival within us.
In conclusion, "Fire Prayer" by VaShawn Mitchell is a passionate worship song that invites the Holy Spirit to ignite a fire within us, purify our hearts, and consume us with His presence. It draws inspiration from biblical imagery of fire as a symbol of God's power and presence. The song speaks to the deep longing we have for God and our desire to surrender all to Him. It is a powerful reminder that we need the Holy Spirit to empower and transform us, and a call to experience a revival in our lives.
