Donald Lawrence - Deliver Me Lyrics
Lyrics
He leads me beside still waters
He restoreth my soul
When you become a believer
Your spirit is made right
And sometimes, the soul doesn't get the notice
It has a hole in it
Due to things that's happened in the past
Hurt, abuse, molestation
But we wanna speak to you today and tell you
That God wants to heal the hole in your soul
Some people's actions is not because their spirit is wrong
But it's because the past has left a hole in their soul
May this wisdom help you get over your past
And remind you that God wants to heal the hole in your soul
I have my sister Le'Andria here
She's gonna help me share this wisdom
And tell this story
Lord
Deliver me
'Cause all I seem to do is hurt me
Hurt me
Lord
Deliver me
'Cause all I seem to do is hurt me
Yes sir
Hurt me, yeah, yeah
I know we should be finishing but
Sing it for me two more times
Lord
Deliver me
'Cause all I seem to do is hurt me
Ha-ha
Hurt me
One more time
Yeah
Lord
Oh
Deliver me
'Cause all I seem to do is hurt me, yeah
Hurt me, yeah
Whoa yeah
(Whoa-whoa, oh, oh)
And my background said
(Whoa-whoa, Lord, deliver me)
Oh yeah
God rescued me from myself, from my overthinking
(Deliver me)
If you're listening out there
Just repeat after me if you're struggling with your past
And say it
(Oh, Lord oh)
Let the Lord know, just say it, oh
(Oh, Lord, Lord)
He wants to restore your soul
He said
(Deliver me)
Hey
If My people, who are called by My name
Will move themselves and pray
(Deliver me)
Seek my face, turn from their wicked ways
I will hear from Heaven
Break it on down
So it is
It is so
Amen
Now when we pray
We wanna end that with a declaration, a decree
So I'm speaking for all of you listening
Starting here, starting now
The things that hurt you in the past won't control your future
Starting now, this is a new day
This is your exodus, you are officially released
Now sing it for me Le'Andria
(This is my Exodus)
Yeah
(This is my Exodus)
I'm saying goodbye
(This is my Exodus)
To the old me, yeah
(This is my Exodus)
Oh, oh, oh
(Thank You Lord)
And I'm saying hello
(Thank You Lord)
To the brand new me, yeah
(Thank You Lord)
Hey, hey, hey-yeah
This is
(This is my Exodus)
I declare it
(This is my Exodus)
And I decree
(This is my Exodus)
Hey this is, this day, this day is why I thank You Lord
(This is my Exodus)
(Thank You Lord)
Around
(Thank You Lord)
For you and for me
(Thank You Lord)
Yeah-hey-hey-yeah
Now, Lord God
(This is my Exodus)
Now Lord God
(This is my Exodus)
It is my
(This is my Exodus)
The things sent to break me down
(This is my Exodus)
Yeah hey thank You Lord
(Thank You Lord)
Hey-hey-hey, hey-hey-hey, hey-hey-hey, hey-yeah
(Thank You Lord)
Every weapon
(Thank You Lord)
God, You, You, You to me, there for me
Video
Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)
Meaning & Inspiration
Donald Lawrence’s powerful 2019 release, “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus),” arrives as a profound declaration of faith and a deeply personal testament to God’s liberating power. While the title itself conjures images of the Israelites' miraculous escape from Egypt, the song’s essence transcends a mere historical parallel, delving into the universal human experience of overcoming personal bondage. Lawrence masterfully crafts an anthem that speaks directly to the soul, offering solace and strength for anyone entangled in life’s struggles, be they sin, fear, addiction, or despair. The narrative woven throughout the track is one of desperate plea met with an unwavering promise of divine intervention, echoing the cry of David in Psalm 50:15, "Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." This isn't just a song of lament; it's a vibrant affirmation that God is our ultimate rescuer, our Exodus from whatever holds us captive.
The core message of "Deliver Me" resonates with the biblical theme of deliverance found repeatedly in Scripture. From the foundational story of the Exodus, where God heard the cries of His people and broke the chains of Pharaoh’s oppression, to the New Testament accounts of Jesus freeing individuals from spiritual and physical ailments, the promise of liberation is central to the Christian faith. Lawrence’s rendition of this ancient truth feels incredibly relevant for contemporary listeners facing their own forms of “Egypt.” The song powerfully articulates the journey from acknowledging one's helplessness to actively surrendering to God's will, a transition often seen in the Psalms. Consider the sentiment in Psalm 18:6, "In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, even into his ears." This is precisely the spiritual posture Lawrence advocates, a confident appeal to a God who is both mighty and attentive. The song captures the anticipation of freedom, the certainty that just as God led Moses and the Israelites through the Red Sea, He can create pathways for us out of our most daunting circumstances. It’s a reminder that our own personal "exodus" is possible through faith, a journey from darkness to light, from captivity to the glorious freedom of Christ, as Paul writes in Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." “Deliver Me” is an invitation to embrace that freedom, to trust in God’s redemptive power, and to stand firm in His deliverance.