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My Desire
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Jul 12, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Jeremy Camp's song is a heartfelt prayer of surrender and devotion. The lyrics express a deep desire to lay down pride, be emptied of self, and be used by God. It speaks of wanting to be real, whole, and purposeful, with a focus on doing God's will. The song reflects a personal commitment to live for God and offer one's hands for His service, acknowledging His guidance and goodness.
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You want to be real
You want to be empty inside
You want to be someone laying down your pride
You want to be someone someday
Then lay it all down before the King
You want to be whole
You want to have purpose inside
You want to have virtue and purify your mind
You want to be set free today then lay it all down before the King
[Chorus:]
This is my desire
This is my return
This is my desire to be used by you
You want to be real
You want to be emptied inside
And I know my heart is to feel you near
And I know my life
It's to do your will
It's to do your will
[Chorus]
All my life I have seen where you've taken me
Beyond all I have hoped and there's more left unseen
There's not much I can do to repay all you've done so I give my hands to use
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