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Refuge

Skillet
Track 7 on Dominion 
Dec. 10, 20211 viewer6.2K views

Refuge Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I open my eyes
I can’t believe it
How the world can look so different than we were dreaming
It’s getting harder to say
Im undefeated
When the best my heart can hope for is breaking even

[Pre Chorus 1]
Here and now
Reaching out
In my hurt I don’t know how
But I know I’m not alone

[Chorus 1]
I can face my darkest night
Cuz I trust you with my life
I’m not afraid for
You are my refuge
When its heavy on my chest
You’re the place I catch my breath
You are the only One I hold I onto
Yes, You are my refuge

[Verse 2]
I know how this ends
I’m gonna make it
Your word is in my heart none could ever take it
[Pre Chrous 2]
Here and now
In this hour
Come and fill me with your power
Let me I know I’m not alone

[Chorus 2]
I can face my darkest night
Cuz I trust you with my life
I’m not afraid for
You are my refuge
When its heavy on my chest
You’re the place I catch my breath
You are the only One I hold I onto
Yes, You are my refuge

Every day and darkest night
I trust you at all times
I’m not afraid for
You are my refuge
And when I’ve got nothing left
You’re the place I find my rest
You are the only
One that I run to
Yes, You are my refuge
[Bridge]
You’re my rest
You’re rock
You’re my fortress
You’re my strength
You’re my shield
And You’re my defense
Nothing could ever take me from you
Nothing's ever gonna take me from you

And even on my good days
How fast the world can crash
Here at the edge
I’m gonna make it
I don’t know where this is heading

Your promise

I can’t believe it
I never thought that I’d be the one to need this
When the best that we can hope for us breaking even

You’re my rock
You rest
You’re my fortress
You’re my strength
You’re my shield
You are my defense
Nothing can ever take
My salvation away

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This song is based off a bible verse from Psalm 91:1-2. This song gives an idea of how Jesus is our rest, rock, and our savior. John Cooper mentions this, “The song ‘Refuge’ is a song that’s admitting yes things are really bad and yes I am going through a really hard time. There’s nothing wrong with admitting that you’re going through a really hard time. It’s about admitting that but also saying I know pain is going to be here, I know I can’t get rid of the pain but there is a way to deal with it by casting your cares & burdens upon a God who is listening and cares for you.”

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