Jesus My Light
Kayode Adesiyan
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About this song
A worship song of confidence and rest, declaring Jesus as light and salvation when fear and uncertainty close in.
Psalm 27:1
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Behind the song
Jesus My Stronghold grew from my meditation on Psalm 27:1 and the tension between knowing that God is the Stronghold of my life and still sometimes feeling afraid. There are seasons when faith does not mean that the waters stop rising or that every question immediately disappears. Sometimes the night remains long, courage weakens and tomorrow is difficult to see. Yet looking back, I can recognise the hand of God underneath every season. This song is both testimony and declaration. The God who kept me then is still here now. Through valleys, fire, uncertainty and change, Jesus remains the Rock beneath my feet, my refuge, my hiding place and the Keeper of my soul. The repeated cry, “You kept me then, You’ll keep me now,” is at the heart of the song. Past faithfulness becomes a reason to trust Him with whatever comes next. Jesus is my Stronghold — not because everything around me is always stable, but because He remains unchanged when everything else is shaking.
Lyrics
[Intro]
You are my Light...
You are my Salvation...
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
[Verse 1]
When darkness gathers round my way
And I cannot see another day
I lift my eyes beyond the night
For You, O Lord, remain my Light
When voices rise and fear draws near
Your faithful word is all I hear
My heart remembers who You are
My hiding place, my morning star
[Verse 2]
The road may turn, the night may stay
But You are with me all the way
Your word becomes a lamp for me
Your Spirit whispers, “Do not fear”
Though trouble comes beyond control
One thing I know within my soul
My heart will stand, my faith remains
My God will never change
[Pre-Chorus]
So I will wait...
I will believe...
I will be strong...
For You are here with me
[Chorus]
You are my Light
You are my Salvation
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
You are the strength
The stronghold of my life
Though mountains shake
I will not be afraid
My heart will rest
My soul will sing
I will behold
The beauty of my King
Jesus, my Light
Forevermore
[Verse 3]
I will not bow to what fear says
Your truth is stronger than my days
The darkness trembles at Your name
Yesterday, today, the same
When I am weak, You carry me
When I am lost, You help me see
Your mercy rises with the dawn
And gives me strength to carry on
[Verse 4]
The cross has spoken once for all
The risen Christ has conquered all
No fear can separate my soul
From love that keeps and makes me whole
The Light of heaven lives in me
And I am Yours eternally
My heart will trust, my soul will stand
Safe within Your faithful hand
[Chorus]
You are my Light
You are my Salvation
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
You are the strength
The stronghold of my life
Though mountains shake
I will not be afraid
My heart will rest
My soul will sing
I will behold
The beauty of my King
Jesus, my Light
Forevermore
[Bridge]
One thing I ask
One thing I seek
To dwell with You
All of my days
To see Your beauty
To know Your presence
To hear Your voice
And walk Your way
[Bridge – Build]
Light of heaven
Shine upon me
Lead me onward
Step by step
Jesus only
Jesus always
You are enough
You are enough
I will see Your goodness
In the land of the living
I will wait on You
I will trust in You
[Final Chorus]
You are my Light
You are my Salvation
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
You are the strength
The stronghold of my life
Though mountains shake
I will not be afraid
My heart will rest
My soul will sing
I will behold
The beauty of my King
Jesus, my Light
Forevermore
[Outro]
You are my Light...
My Salvation...
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
I will wait on You...
I will trust in You...
Forever...
Amen...
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