Take up space

A hymn to celebrate and encourage women, based upon the classic hymn Take my life.

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Take up space, for you are she,
consecrated, bold, and free.
God appoints you every day,
every step is endless praise.

You are treasures from above,
from the impulse of God's love.
Born to lead, with gifts bestowed,
may we follow where you go.

Take up space, and prophesy,
words the Spirit poured from high.
Raise your voice, o women, sing,
every word exalts the King.

Words and arrangement by Etienne Snyman

Scripture references

The lyrics are based upon these scripture references:

Psalm 138:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Acts 2:18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

1 Peter 4:10-11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever.