Aaron Shust - Breathe In Me Lyrics
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Mercy, in Your tender mercy
Look on me, look on me
Frailty, even in my frailty
Welcome me, welcome me
Father this my invocation
That You would come and meet me once again
Breathe in me, breath of God
Mend in me this wounded heart
That I may know You've made Your peace with me
Breathe in me
Burden, take away this burden
Set me free, set me free
Calling, I heard You calling
Out for me, You shout for me
Father this my invocation
That You would come and meet me once again
And I know that You will hear my pleading
And You will find me ever once again
Breathe in me, breath of God
Mend in me this wounded heart
That I may know You've made Your peace with me
Breathe in me
Empty, empty
Fill me, Father fill me
Empty, I am empty
Won't You fill me once again?
Breathe in me, breath of God
Mend in me this wounded heart
That I may know You've made Your peace
That I may know You've made Your peace
That I may know You've made Your peace with me
Breathe in me
Grateful, I'm forever grateful
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Aaron Shust - Breathe In Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Shust’s "Breathe In Me," from his 2009 album *Take Over*, released on August 3rd, 2009, stands as a profoundly moving and deeply Scriptural invocation, a powerful cry for spiritual renewal and divine intimacy. The song immediately establishes a posture of humility and dependence, opening with an honest admission of human frailty and an earnest appeal for God's tender mercy. This sentiment, "Look on me, look on me," echoes the psalmist's heartfelt plea for divine attention, reminding us of Psalm 103:13-14, where a father's compassion for his children is likened to the Lord's pity for those who revere Him, for He knows our frame and remembers that we are dust. It's a recognition that even in our weakness, God welcomes us, a truth beautifully captured in Hebrews 4:15-16, which invites us to confidently approach the throne of grace, knowing we have a High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses.
The song's core is captured in the recurring "invocation"—a solemn call to the Father to "come and meet me once again." This prayer isn't for a first encounter but a re-engagement, a desire to rekindle a profound connection. It resonates with James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." The central request, "Breathe in me, breath of God, mend in me this wounded heart, that I may know You've made Your peace with me," is laden with rich theological meaning. The "breath of God" immediately brings to mind Genesis 2:7, where God breathes life into humanity, and John 20:22, where Jesus breathes on His disciples, imparting the Holy Spirit. It's a prayer for spiritual resuscitation, a desire for the life-giving presence of the Spirit to invigorate and transform. The longing for a "mended heart" speaks to the human condition of brokenness and the divine power to heal, reminiscent of Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." The ultimate desire is to "know You've made Your peace with me," a profound yearning for the assurance of reconciliation with God, a peace described in Romans 5:1 as a direct result of justification by faith.
As the song progresses, the spiritual journey deepens with the declaration, "Burden, take away this burden, set me free, set me free." This is the cry of a soul weary under the weight of life's struggles and sin, seeking deliverance. It calls to mind Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest," and the encouragement in Psalm 55:22 to "cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you." The subsequent lines, acknowledging "I heard You calling, Out for me, You shout for me," powerfully convey God's relentless pursuit of His children, echoing Luke 19:10, where the Son of Man came "to seek and to save the lost." This recognition transforms the prayer from a one-sided plea into a confident response to a loving God who actively seeks and finds us, a truth bolstered by Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
The bridge further intensifies this plea, repeating "Empty, empty, Fill me, Father fill me." This raw admission of spiritual emptiness is not a deficit of self-worth but a profound recognition of dependence on God as the sole source of true fulfillment. It mirrors the longing expressed in Psalm 42:1-2, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God," and points to Jesus' promise in John 7:37-38 that those who thirst should come to Him and drink. The desire to be "filled once again" is a prayer for the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, urging us to be "filled with the Spirit" as commanded in Ephesians 5:18. The song culminates in a triumphant declaration of gratitude, "Grateful, I'm forever grateful." This final statement, though brief, signifies a heart transformed by encounter, moving from desperate pleading to confident praise, reflecting the call in Colossians 3:17 to do everything with thanksgiving to God. "Breathe In Me" is more than a song; it's a profound devotional journey, a testament to the Christian experience of acknowledging weakness, seeking divine presence, receiving healing and peace, and responding with unwavering gratitude, serving as a powerful anthem for anyone yearning for a deeper relationship with their Creator.