Time is too short to say it’s okay
To think I can live this way
For just another day
So I’ll search through the night
For the One my heart loves
Won’t stop ’til I’ve found You
For Lord I need to hold You close
Be the King of this heart again
Be the King of this life
In my soul there’s a cry today
Be the King of this heart
Be the King of this heart always
I’ve stood in the desert and thirsted for You
I’ve run through the city now I won’t let go
I’m throwing myself on Your mercy O God
You say it’s all or nothing
I’m saying Jesus have it all
Be the light for my eyes
Be the strength for my feet
Be the love of my soul
Be my ev’rything
Be my day and my night
When I wake when I sleep
Undivided my heart will be
Matt Redman
Song Meaning
“Time is short -King of this heart” centres on the urgency of returning to Jesus and enthroning him again as King of the heart. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Revelation 2:4–5 and Psalm 42:1–2. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for recommitment, revival, or personal devotion. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Time is short -King of this heart” about?
It is about the urgency of returning to Jesus and enthroning him again as King of the heart.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Revelation 2:4–5 and Psalm 42:1–2 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support recommitment, revival, or personal devotion, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.