A few months ago, God laid on my heart to write a song which I’ve now titled, “Unlock the Love Within Me.” During this time, I didn’t like who I saw when I looked in the mirror. I saw a stranger I didn’t recognize, and I was literally sick of that reflection. God showed me there was one burden I had been carrying for quite a few years that needed to be released. It was time to let it go once and for all. It had gotten to the point that I wondered if I really knew how to love.
I was questioning myself on this and other things. I knew I had to face these demonic lies head on and walk through this latest challenge. It was messy and very disorienting, but through the tears, God’s unfailing love and His grace, I am forgiven. Hallelujah, this has been released to Him. It was during one of those low points, God worked through my weakness and gave me His strength to write what I was feeling into these lyrics.
Psalm 25:4-7 (NIV) states – “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.”
Psalm 86:11 (NIV) states – “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.”
God has restored what I’ve ignored all these years. He reshaped my heart: He’s showing me the way, and He’s teaching me patience. When you totally surrender and place your focus entirely on God, He will teach, guide, and direct your paths. You will experience the greatest loving kindness and all burdens will be carried by Him.
My heartfelt prayer is that God is the central focus of your life. For myself, without Him being my primary focus, I would not be able to share my heart with you. I’m grateful to God for all things. With Him, all things are possible.
1st Verse
In the morning when I rise
I see my face in the mirror,
My heart is on the floor,
My hands are on the door,
My feet don't seem to care,
My eyes have turned to tears,
I look around and all I see,
Is a stranger I don't know.
Chorus
Teach me how to love God, unlock the love within me,
Show me how to trust, in you when I am weak,
Guide my steps, to where your love and kindness greet,
Lead me to, the place where your grace and mercy meet,
Teach me how, to love like you oh Lord,
Show me how, to trust in you oh Lord,
Teach me how, to walk with you oh lord.
2nd Verse
I need a friend to help me grow,
I'm sick of my own reflection,
And I'm tired of feeling ashamed,
Of the burdens I've been carrying,
I've been holding on way too long,
I've been running from my past,
Teach me how to break free, oh Lord,
Teach me how, to walk through these doors.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge and Ending
Teach me patience,
Show me forgiveness,
Restore what's, been ignored,
Reshape my heart,
Help me surrender,
Show me the way, oh Lord,
Teach me how to love God, unlock the love within me,
Show me how to trust in you, when I am weak,
Guide my steps, to where your love and kindness greet,
Lead me to, the place where your grace and mercy meet,
Teach me how, to love like you oh Lord,
Show me how, to trust in you oh Lord,
Teach me how, to walk with you oh lord,
Teach me how, to love like you oh Lord.
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Anne this is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your heart! I love the title God gave to you! This is a beautiful testimony of His unfailing love grace & forgiveness! This is love because God is love! I would think we have all felt this way I know I have it’s an encouraging reminder we can be raw with God & He comes in to love guide & teach us. Again beautiful Anne!❤️🙌
Thank you Anne for sharing your heart and your new song, Beautiful new song. I really enjoyed it. Blessings my friend.