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Shepherd in the Shadow

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Anointed in a field
But still in the field
Oil on my head
But I’m tending sheep still
Promise on my life
But I smell like work
Wolves in the dark and I still got dirt

You said I won’t lack
But I’m chased
I’m tired
You said I’m a king
But I’m dodging spears
So I hold to Your voice
Not the way it looks
Faith in Your word
Not the way it feels

[Chorus]
The Lord is my shepherd
That’s my song
Even when the story feels all wrong
Table in the presence of my fear
Goodness in the middle of my tears
The Lord is my shepherd
I won’t run
Even when the valley hides the sun
This is my declaration in the dark
You are still the keeper of my heart (oh yes You are)

[Verse 2]
Cave for a crown
That’s a heavy test
Hiding from a throne that You said was mine
Friends fall asleep when I need them most
Even my own doubts lining up in rows

But Your rod
Your staff
They steady my knees
Mercy in the mess
Not a perfect breeze
You never said pain wouldn’t touch this house
You just said You’d be here with me now

[Chorus]
The Lord is my shepherd
That’s my song
Even when the story feels all wrong
Table in the presence of my fear
Goodness in the middle of my tears
The Lord is my shepherd
I won’t run
Even when the valley hides the sun
This is my declaration in the dark
You are still the keeper of my heart

[Bridge]
Surely
Surely
Surely You are with me (hey!)
All my days
All my nights
Every season
Surely
Surely
Even when I’m breaking
I will dwell in Your house
That’s my reason

Not a perfect life
But a faithful God
Not a painless path
But a steady rod
I don’t trust the script
I just trust Your name
I don’t trust the calm
I trust You in the waves

[Chorus]
The Lord is my shepherd
That’s my song
Even when the story feels all wrong
Table in the presence of my fear
Goodness in the middle of my tears
The Lord is my shepherd
I won’t run
Even when the valley hides the sun
This is my declaration in the dark
You are still the keeper of my heart
You are still the keeper of my heart (oh yes You are)