Covered in shame, hiding my face
I owed a debt I could not pay
Searching in vain, to fill my heart’s ache
I threw my worth away
When I thought all was lost
You saw me and You came to my defence
This priceless gift You gave
Was not meant for me to hold
I want to waste it all on You
I want to pour my heart’s perfume
I don’t care if I’m called a fool
I’m wasting it all on You
You lifted my head, holding my face
Wiping my endless tears away
You unlocked my heart, whispering grace
How could I leave this place
When I’m here at Your feet, I can hear You
All the voices fade away
I will spend all my days
Giving back the love You gave
All for love and all for me
You gave it all for me to be
Alive in You and You in me
Lord I surrender
To Your love and to Your touch
To the way You give too much
I’m too in love to not be all for You
Chris McClarney, Laura Rhinehart & Christa Black
Song Meaning
“Waste It All” centres on pouring costly devotion on Jesus in gratitude for his priceless saving gift. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Mark 14:3–9 and Luke 7:47. 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 worship response, giving, or teaching about extravagant devotion. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Waste It All” about?
It is about pouring costly devotion on Jesus in gratitude for his priceless saving gift.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Mark 14:3–9 and Luke 7:47 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support worship response, giving, or teaching about extravagant devotion, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.