Shelter
Jaci Velásquez Lyrics
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How the heart can stray
Suddenly you're on the edge of darkness
How it makes me ponder
How I'm led away
Down a path that leaves me worn and tarnished
Battling with the will within
That I should lean on You
'Cause I'm never strong enough
To fight it on my own
[CHORUS:]
Shelter me
The ways of the world are at my feet
Shelter me
From the desires that deceive
You are the fortress I need
Shelter me
How the mind can wonder
How the heart can change
When you set your sights on holiness
And though at times you falter
It's the only way
You can find a place of peace to rest
[CHORUS]
You will never leave me stranded
Fending for myself
When the enemy advances
You are there to help
Standing in the gap for me
Whenever I grow weak
You are my deliverer
The refuge that I seek
I should lean on You
'Cause I'm never strong enough
To fight it on my own
How the mind can wander
How the heart can stray
Suddenly you're on the edge of darkness
How it makes me ponder
How I'm led away
Down a path that leaves me worn and tarnished
Battling with the will within
I have known all along
That I should lean on You
'Cause I'm never strong enough
To fight it on my own
[CHORUS]
The lyrics to Jaci Velasquez's song Shelter explore the theme of seeking refuge in God in the midst of temptation and darkness. The song begins by acknowledging how easily the mind can wander and the heart can stray, leading one towards the edge of darkness. The singer ponders on how they are led away on a path that leaves them worn and tarnished. However, they acknowledge that they cannot fight these internal battles alone and must lean on God for shelter and protection from the ways of the world and the desires that deceive.
The chorus emphasizes the need for God's shelter as the singer recognizes that they are never strong enough to fight on their own. They seek God as their fortress, the one who will never leave them stranded and will always stand in the gap for them whenever they grow weak. The lyrics reflect a desire to seek holiness as a way to find a place of peace to rest.
Overall, the lyrics of Shelter convey a message of dependence on God as a refuge and fortress in the midst of life's struggles and temptations. It recognizes the importance of seeking holiness as a way to find true peace and rest.
Line by Line Meaning
How the mind can wander
The mind is capable of straying from the right path
How the heart can stray
The heart can also deviate from the right course
Suddenly you're on the edge of darkness
Without realizing it, one can get trapped in a dark place
How it makes me ponder
This realization can make one reflect on their actions
How I'm led away
It's easy to be misled from what is right
Down a path that leaves me worn and tarnished
This path can have negative effects on one's well-being
Battling with the will within
One must fight against their own desires and temptations
I have known all along
The right path is not unknown, it's a matter of making the right choices
That I should lean on You
God is the source of strength and guidance
'Cause I'm never strong enough
Human strength alone is not sufficient to overcome struggles
To fight it on my own
One cannot face life's challenges alone
Shelter me
God is asked to protect the artist from worldly temptations
The ways of the world are at my feet
The world's ways are alluring and easily accessible
From the desires that deceive
These temptations offer false promises
You are the fortress I need
God is the ultimate source of protection and safety
How the heart can change
One can renew their heart toward holiness
When you set your sights on holiness
Focusing on what is good and holy can guide you toward a better path
And though at times you falter
Even when one slips up, they can still regain their footing
It's the only way
The path toward holiness is the only true path to peace
You can find a place of peace to rest
Holiness leads to a sense of calm and serenity
You will never leave me stranded
God is always present, even in difficult times
Fending for myself
Life's challenges cannot be faced alone
When the enemy advances
The singer acknowledges that struggles will arise from external forces
You are there to help
God is always there to provide support and protection
Standing in the gap for me
God helps bridge the gap between the singer's imperfections and holiness
Whenever I grow weak
In moments of weakness, God provides strength and guidance
You are my deliverer
God rescues the singer from danger and evil
The refuge that I seek
God is the ultimate source of safety and protection
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAN HUFF, MARK JAMES HEIMERMANN, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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