Song Lyrics

Heart of the Father

Theme: Experiencing God’s unconditional love, no matter how far we’ve strayed.

Verse 1 – (Current Condition)

I’ve run so far, ashamed to show my face
Convinced my failures put me out of grace
But in the quiet night, I hear Your gentle call
A love so deep it catches me whenever I fall

 (Reference: Luke 15:13-20, Romans 8:1)

Chorus – (Worship the Lord in the Condition)

Yeshua, I kneel before Your endless mercy seat
Abba, Your arms are open wide for me to meet
I worship even while undone, my guilt upon the floor
In the heart of the Father, I’m not lost anymore

 (Reference: Ephesians 3:14-19, Luke 15:20)

Chorus – (Worship the Lord)

Yeshua, my Redeemer King, Your kindness leads me home
Abba, You wash away my pride and shame
I worship even while undone, my guilt upon the floor
In the heart of the Father, I’m not lost anymore

 (Reference: Ephesians 3:14-19, Luke 15:20)

Verse 2 – (Repent)

I confess I doubted if such love could still remain
Ruach HaKodesh, wash away my pride and shame
I run back to the one who formed me by His hands
Knowing You’ve forgiven me, I rest in Your commands

 (Reference: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:17)

Chorus – (Worship the Lord)

Yeshua, my Redeemer King, Your kindness leads me home
Abba, You bind each wound, I never walk alone
In worship, I let go of fear, for perfect love remains
In the heart of the Father, I find peace that never wanes

 (Reference: Romans 2:4, Psalm 147:3)

Bridge – (Intercession)

Father, reach the prodigals who think they’ve gone too far
Whisper words of mercy, remind them who You are
We stand in prayer for every soul who’s lost in guilt and pain
Lead them back to love so real, let hope arise again

 (Reference: Isaiah 44:22, 2 Peter 3:9)

Chorus – (Worship the Lord)

Yeshua, ever-faithful Friend, our shame is put to rest
Abba, in Your house, each broken heart is blessed
We worship in thanksgiving, called children of Your grace
In the heart of the Father, we behold Your holy face

 (Reference: John 15:15, 1 John 3:1)

Surmon Notes

🔥 Sermon: The Embrace of the Father—Restored by Relentless Love

1. Love That Runs—The Heartbeat of the Father

Beloved, the heart of our Heavenly Father is not distant, disapproving, or cold. The song “Heart of the Father,” like the track before it in our album journey, draws us from the place of self-doubt and confusion into the warmth of a love that will not let us go. It echoes the story of the prodigal son—one of the most tender portraits of God’s grace in all of scripture.

Picture the prodigal son, ashamed, rehearsing his apology, convinced his failures put him outside the reach of mercy. But as he limps home, the Father sees him a long way off—and runs! His robe flaps in the wind, arms outstretched, compassion pouring from every step. The son is embraced, not condemned. The words spoken are not “How dare you?” but “Bring the best robe, a ring, sandals, the fatted calf—let’s celebrate! For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:17-24)

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God.” (1 John 3:1)

This is the true heart of the Father. He is not waiting to shame you. He is longing to restore you. Even your hesitancy and guilt are overpowered by the rushing joy of His embrace. This is the song’s beginning, but also the starting point of every true spiritual journey—coming home to the Father’s love.

2. Kindness That Heals—Repentance and Restoration

Shame tries to keep us away, but the kindness of God draws us near. In the lyrics, we hear, “Yeshua, my Redeemer King, Your kindness leads me home. Abba, You wash away my pride and shame.” Repentance is not a scolding; it is a healing.

When we confess—“I doubted if such love could still remain”—we are met by YHWH Rapha, the Lord our Healer. Isaiah 44:22 proclaims, “I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, your transgressions…return to Me, for I have redeemed you.” The cross did not merely pardon us—it purchased our restoration.

Have you believed the lie that you’re too far gone? That you need to clean yourself up before you can return to God? The song confesses: “I run back to the one who formed me by His hands, knowing You’ve forgiven me, I rest in Your commands.” In the Father’s house, wounds are bound, shame is washed away, and we are clothed in garments of praise (Isaiah 61:3).

Our world aches for this message. In a generation that struggles with identity, worth, and self-condemnation, the gospel is the revelation that “there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Repentance isn’t about earning a place at the table; it’s about accepting the invitation that’s already been extended.

Where do you need healing today? What burden of guilt or shame can you lay at the feet of the Father, knowing His kindness is your safe place?

3. Standing in the Gap—The Church as the Father’s Welcome

“Heart of the Father” rises beyond personal restoration into the realm of intercession. The chorus resounds: “We stand in prayer for every soul who’s lost in guilt and pain. Lead them back to love so real, let hope arise again.” We are called not just to receive, but to become conduits of the Father’s love for others—family, friends, and a hurting world.

Intercession is not passive pity. It is prophetic partnership with Abba’s longing to bring home the lost. As disciples, worshippers, and intercessors, our ministry becomes an open door—a living welcome for every prodigal. “Remember…you are My servant, you shall not be forgotten of Me. I have blotted out your transgressions. Return to Me.” (Isaiah 44:21-22)

We pray for those who still view God as a distant, angry judge. We worship in their place, whispering their names, declaring truth over their wandering hearts. In pastoral care and family ministry, we refuse to give up on those God refuses to forget. Our compassion reflects the Spirit of Christ—“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)

Let’s ask: Who is God putting on your heart today? How might your life, your words, your worship become the welcome home that someone else desperately needs?

Prayer

Abba Father, we are humbled by the love that runs to meet us. Thank You for arms that are always open and for mercy that never grows weary. Yeshua, You are our Redeemer King—Your kindness leads us home. Wash away every shadow of shame, every residue of regret. Ruach HaKodesh, pour healing oil on every wound.

Today we lay down every burden, every lie that says we are too far gone. Fill us with Your love and make us ambassadors of reconciliation in our families, our church, our city. Bring every prodigal home, Lord. Awaken hope. Let Your heart beat in us, so that we welcome others as You have welcomed us. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

Activation

This week, spend time meditating on the Father’s love. Read and pray through Luke 15:11–32. Journal your story—where have you experienced the embrace of God? Ask the Holy Spirit: “Who is the prodigal You want me to pray for?” Send a message of encouragement, offer forgiveness, or simply stand in intercession. In worship, surrender every lingering shame and celebrate the truth: in the heart of the Father, you are found, healed, and loved.

Podcast Script

🎙️ Podcast Episode:

Heart of the Father

From the album: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Theme: Grace, Hope, Intimacy With God, Love, Mercy, Peace, Redemption, Repentance, Salvation, Spiritual Identity

Scripture Focus: Luke 15:17–24, Ephesians 3:14–19, Romans 8:1–4, Isaiah 44:21–22, 1 John 3:1–3

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Welcome, friends, to today’s episode of our worship and devotional podcast. I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Whether you’re listening on a morning walk, driving through the city, or sitting quietly in your room, I pray this time draws you near to the heart of God. Our focus is “Heart of the Father”—a song that leads us from shame and striving into the embrace of divine love. If you’ve ever wondered if God could love you after everything you’ve done, or if there’s a way back after wandering, let this be a sacred pause—a reminder that you are never beyond the reach of the Father’s arms.

👑 His Kingship Is Eternal

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Let’s begin with a picture from Luke 15—the story of the prodigal son. The young man, after squandering his inheritance and falling into deep regret, rehearses his apology and turns for home. But before he can utter a word, his father sees him from a distance and runs to embrace him. This is not just a moving story; it’s a revelation of our King—Yeshua—who reigns with compassion. The kingdom of God is built on love that pursues, heals, and restores.

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God.” (1 John 3:1)

God’s kingship isn’t defined by distance, but by His nearness. No matter how far you’ve strayed, the King Himself longs to restore you—not as a servant, but as a beloved child. In Christ, every condemnation is silenced, and every shameful memory is rewritten by mercy.

🙌 Surrender Is the Sound of Worship

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Listen to these words from the song: “Yeshua, I kneel before Your endless mercy seat. Abba, Your arms are open wide for me to meet. I worship even while undone, my guilt upon the floor…”

Sometimes, we believe we must be strong, put together, or “clean” before we approach God. Yet the Father says, “Come as you are.” Romans 8:1 resounds: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

True worship is surrender—not just singing, but laying our shame, our regrets, and our striving at His feet. Have you been hiding from God? Are there places in your story marked by disappointment, fear, or the sense that you’re not enough? His invitation is gentle, intimate: “Let My kindness lead you home.” The Holy Spirit, Ruach HaKodesh, meets us in confession and repentance—not to scold us, but to wash us clean and restore us to intimacy.

🛡️ Intercession: When Worship Becomes Warfare

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But the journey doesn’t end with our healing. The “Heart of the Father” invites us to stand in the gap for others—the prodigals, the broken, the ones who still see God as distant or angry. Isaiah 44:22 declares, “I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, your transgressions… return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”

Take a moment. Who is on your heart today? Maybe a family member, a friend, or even someone you’ve lost touch with. The Father’s love reaches farther than our words, our prayers, or even our presence. Let’s intercede—pray with hope, declare freedom, and ask for the Holy Spirit to awaken hearts and lead the lost home.

Worship becomes warfare when we declare God’s truth over wandering lives. Our prayers open doors, break shame, and call forth a generation to be embraced by the King.

🌍 Final Reflections: A Life That Crowns Him Daily

As we close, reflect: What is the Father saying to you today? Are you longing to come home, or is He inviting you to become a living welcome for someone else? In Ephesians 3:18–19, Paul prays that you would “comprehend…the breadth, and length, and depth, and height… to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge.”

Let His love define you. Let mercy silence every accusing voice. Crown Him as King not just with your words, but with a surrendered, open heart—one that receives and extends grace.

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🙏 Closing Prayer

Abba Father, thank You for running to meet us. Thank You for kindness that heals, and love that restores. I lay down every shame, every fear, and I receive Your embrace. Ruach HaKodesh, fill my heart with peace and make me a channel of mercy for others. Awaken the prodigals. Let hope arise again. May our worship echo the sound of surrender and our prayers become a bridge for those still longing for home. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

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