I was looking through one of my old song notebooks this morning and stumbled across this song/prayer I wrote over two years ago. It’s nothing spectacular but I wanted to work on it again, get a quick one-take garage band recording (focusing on the prayer, not the sound), and send it to two friends of mine who are facing incredible trial. Thought I’d share it with my Stephologie friends, too… he’s our shelter & our strength.
Shelter & Strengthn
Shelter & Strength
Words and Music: Stephanie Staples
Originally written on March 19, 2008
Adapted on November 16, 2010
When I come into your presence I find peace
When I look into your eyes I know that all is well
When I cling to you for my security
All my fears vanish with the stormy winds
When I stop the second guessing and I look to you
When my heart is finally quiet I find rest
When I lean upon your promises, refuse to waver in fear
All my confusion fades and your glory appears
And you hold me, you hide me
In the shelter of your wings
And you speak to me like a child who needs her daddy’s love
When the darkness tries to steal my confidence
When the doubts and unbelief draw near to reign
I will lift my eyes to Jesus, in him the light of day
Breaks through the darkest night, and holds me in faith
And you hold me, you hide me
In the shelter of your wings
And you speak to me like a child who needs her daddy’s love
You hold me, you hide me
You’re my shelter and my strength
Father, speak to me, I’m a child who needs her daddy’s love
So I come into your presence to find peace
I look your eyes, hoping that all will be well
I am clinging; you are my security
May all these fears vanish, let your glory appear
©2008 & 2010 Stephanie Staples
