temptation

Lyrics

Verse 1)
The city lights are flickering like diamonds in the snow
But there’s a shadow lurking everywhere the people go
The billboards scream for vanity, they sell a hollow dream
While I’m just trying to navigate this complicated scheme
My spirit wants the kingdom but my flesh is wanting more
I’m fighting silent battles behind every closed door
The hunger for the glitter and the thirst for instant pride
Is hollow at the center where the Spirit should reside
I see the world is offering a wide and easy gate
But I know that the narrow path is worth the heavy weight
The cravings in my DNA are pulling at my soul
It’s hard to keep my focus when I’m losing all control
I’m looking at the manger then I’m looking at the street
The coldness of the pavement vs the grace that is so sweet
I’m reaching for the Savior ‘cause the gravity is real
And I’m tired of the way these worldly invitations feel.
​(Chorus)
Oh, the world is pulling hard and my flesh is feeling weak
But You’re the only comfort and the refuge that I seek
Guide my life, Lord Jesus, through the middle of the night
Turn my heavy darkness into everlasting light.
​(Verse 2)
They say that it’s the season to be jolly and be glad
But the pressure of the pressure makes the weary heart feel sad
Comparing what I’m holding to the status on the screen
Trying to stay holy in a world that’s acting mean
The enemy is subtle, he don’t always come with horns
Sometimes he’s in the roses just to hide away the thorns
He whispers that I’m missing out on everything they do
But I’d rather be a "nobody" if I can stay with You
My eyes are prone to wander to the things that fade away
I need Your Holy Spirit just to teach me how to stay
The appetite for ego is a fire that won’t die
Unless I let Your living water fall down from the sky
I’m standing in the mall and I can feel the vacuum pull
Trying to buy a version of a life that’s never full
I’m laying down the cravings at the bottom of the tree
Asking for the King of Kings to come and set me free.
​(Chorus)
Oh, the world is pulling hard and my flesh is feeling weak
But You’re the only comfort and the refuge that I seek
Guide my life, Lord Jesus, through the middle of the night
Turn my heavy darkness into everlasting light.
​(Verse 3)
The winter air is biting and the temptation is cold
But Your word is like a treasure that is better than the gold
I’m learning that the weakness is the place where You are strong
You’re the rhythm in my spirit, You’re the reason for the song
So let the world keep spinning with its neon and its noise
I’m trading in the trinkets for the everlasting joys
I don’t need the approval of a crowd that doesn’t know
The depth of where Your mercy and Your healing waters flow
The flesh is just a vessel and I’m filling it with grace
Preparing for the moment when I see You face to face
No more running after shadows, no more chasing after wind
I’m leaving all the baggage and the burden of my sin
Your guidance is the compass that is steady in the gale
The only love in history that’s never gonna fail
I’m walking through the fire but I’m coming out as gold
With a story of redemption that is waiting to be told.
​(Chorus)
Oh, the world is pulling hard and my flesh is feeling weak
But You’re the only comfort and the refuge that I seek
Guide my life, Lord Jesus, through the middle of the night
Turn my heavy darkness into everlasting light.