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Raw Devotion

by Jessica Blake

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So many fed up with this cruel world They don’t know what to do So many looking for justice here They don’t know it comes through You We need to seek You, Lord now more than ever We need Your mercy and grace We need to stop and yield now more than ever And seek Your shining face Chorus: How can we love like You do? How can we love like You? If we don’t want to know You How can we love like You? How can we love like You do? How can we love like You? If we don’t care to know You How can we love like You? Help us to understand what it means To be at one with You Help us to understand what love is Through Your eyes of truth We need Your light to shine now more than ever Help us to really know You We need You, Lord to reign now more than ever We’re all tired and through Chorus: How can we love like You do? How can we love like You? If we don’t want to know You? How can we love like You? How can we love like You do? How can we love like You? If we don’t care to know You How can we love like You?
2.
Verse: He said, “Follow me” and then you’ll see How dark this world really is But some close their eyes and choose to deny ….They prefer the darkness to light All He can do is try to draw you And show you that He’s paved the Way In defiance some stand. He won’t force your hand You must choose a side Chorus: Can’t erase His Truth and grace Open ears. Time to taste The Great I AM Take Delight in the Light Brand new eyes. Brand new sight The great I AM Verse 2: Anything and Everything was made by the King of Kings Praise for eternity, reign with supremacy Filled with His presence and dripping with essence Anointing whomever He choose He will send who He sends. There's no way to defend He knows beginning from end Though evil abounds and competes for His crown Elohim has already won Chorus x2: Can’t erase His Truth and grace Open ears. Time to taste The Great I AM Take Delight in the Light Brand new eyes. Brand new sight The great I AM He is the great I AM, He is the great I AM credits
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Hear the voice of those crying... in the dark Yield to Him who seals and leaves His re-demp-tive mark Hear the voice of the One knocking... at your door Yield to Him who fills you up for-ev-er more……… Pre-Chorus: .....Make way for the King... ...He is coming back for you Make way for the King He died and rose for you Chorus: Will you make way for your coming King? Will you make way for the Lord of everything? Will you make way for the King of Kings? Will you make way for the Lord of everything? ……. He is coming on the clouds, King of Kings He will reign on earth all over His created things All knees will bow and all... tongues confess Even those who despise Him. All will digress…. Pre-Chorus: Chorus:
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Thank You 02:17
Thank you for waking me today. Thank you for loving me in every way. Forgive me and cleanse me. Help me to see. That when I stumble and fall, you're all that I need. You're all I need. Thank You for turning my life around Thank You - I went from lost to found Break me, then make me stronger than before Change me, rearrange me, let my spirit soar You are the truth and the light You feed my soul, give me insight You are Creator of all, no more shall we fall Because You saved us from ourselves It's You who saved us and no one else No one else... You're all I need... credits
5.
Tired 03:32
I gave You permission to strip it away But I took it back from You the very next day I gave You permission to renew my mind But I let it roam free until I felt blind Chorus x 2 I’m tired of backsliding Tired of all my sin I’m trying to make my way back to You Stumbling and falling. Failing and flailing I feel so bruised and sensitive Just for a moment. I want to feel aligned Want a pure, clear, Christ-like mind Chorus x 2 Bridge: Lord, give me the strength to press on Give me courage to admit when I’m wrong Lord, please help me to not give up this fight Guide my steps and show me what’s wrong and right Cuz I’m… Chorus x 2
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Lift Me Up 04:09
Wrap me in your arms Grant me a new song Whisper in my ear The Words I need to hear So love can conquer fear………... Purify my mind Help me to redefine The desires of my heart Grant me a fresh new start Don’t let me slip away……. CHORUS: Lord, Lift Me Up Lord, Lift Me Up Don’t let me walk away Lord, Lift Me Up Lord, Lift Me Up Come find your sheep whose strayed Don’t let us walk away…. Lift us up today….. Help me run this race So I can see Your face Let me feel Your peace And help my soul release All that’s not of You There’s nowhere left to run Done all I could’ve done I leave the rest to You Only You know what to do I lay my burdens down CHORUS: Lord, Lift Me Up Lord, Lift Me Up Don’t let me walk away Lord, Lift Me Up Lord, Lift Me Up Come find your sheep whose strayed Don’t let us walk away…. Lift us up today….. credits
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V1 We repent for all our wrongs We only gave you talk and songs When all You ever wanted was our heart And for us to take Your gift of a new start ….A brand new start….. V2 When you return will you find one? Can we last until it’s done? Our distracted minds strain to read Your Word And our watchful eyes grow tired and become blurred …...Help us know Your Word….. Chorus: As the persecutions rise. And the darkness blinds our eyes Help us endure to the end As our freedom’s stripped away we no longer have a say Help us endure to the end… …….. to the end….. V3 We’re having trouble with our faith Trouble believing you’ve paved the way Please help us know the work has all been done And all we need is faith in Your Son …..faith in Your Son….. V4 Prepare our souls for what’s to come We’re feeling weak and want to run We need your power and strength to carry on Until Your light transforms dusk to dawn …...Dusk to dawn…. Chorus: As the persecutions rise. And the darkness blinds our eyes Help us endure to the end As our freedom’s stripped away we no longer have a say Help us endure to the end… ……...to the end….. credits
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I looked at the Light but the Light was too bright So, I stumbled away and found my own way but something didn't feel right Nowhere left to turn and nowhere left to run I tried my own way and to my dismay, my life has come undone Chorus: So, I'm on my knees begging You, please, to replace my heart of stone Cause' I'm so tired and the world's on fire. I can't face it on my own I'm ready to rest in Your arms And I confess I've come undone If I gave you my life can I give You my strife? Will You take all the pain and all of my shame and turn me round' again? What can I do and what could I possibly say to thank You, dear Lord, for the truth and Your life and a brand new start and day? Chorus: So, I'm on my knees begging You, please, to replace my heart of stone I'm ready to say, "I can't do it my way and I need you my dear Lord" I'm ready to rest in Your arms And I confess You're the only One x2

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These songs were written and compiled over the span of 6 years. The lyrics and dynamics of each song articulate both the inner joy & deep gratitude and the frustration & weariness that I experience as I grow and mature in my faith. I pray that the raw lyrics and instrumentation stir your mind, heart and soul. God bless.

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released July 9, 2021

All songs were composed, performed and arranged by Jessica Blake with the following exceptions:

Thank You - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, bass and arranged by Ian Turner

Tired - BG vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards, percussion and arranged by Ian Turner

How Can We Love Like You - keys/strings, bass and arranged by Ian Turner

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Jessica Blake Toronto, Ontario

In a time when most musicians hide behind catchy lyrics and sounds Jessica Blake is a breath of fresh air - an exceptional singer/songwriter who opens her heart, shares her struggles, and bares her soul. Drawing inspiration from female Canadian icons such as Sarah McLachlan and Jann Arden, Jessica’s own sound casts a wide net to encompass folk, pop, with a touch of jazz. ... more

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