Magnificent Obsession

I haven't heard this song in quite a while. I heard it on the radio today and was struck by the beauty of the lyrics.

Magnificent Obsession
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, and You are everything I need.
Lord, You are all my heart desires, You are everything to me.
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, Jesus
Be my magnificent obsession.

- Steven Curtis Chapman