Donald Lawrence + The Tri-City Singers - Encourage Yourself Lyrics
Released: 01 Jan 2009
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Sometimes you have to encourage yourself.
Sometimes you have to speak victory during the test.
And no matter how you feel,
speak the word and you will be healed;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
Verse 2:
Sometimes you have to speak the word over yourself,
the pressure is all around,
but God is present help.
The enemy created walls,
but remember giants, they do fall;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
Bridge:
As I minister to you, oh I minister to myself,
life can hurt you so,
'til you feel there's nothing left.
(No matter how you feel),
(speak the word and you will be healed).
Speak over yourself.
Speak over yourself.
Speak over yourself.
Speak over yourself.
Vamp 2:
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
Ending:
(Speak over yourself),
(encourage yourself in the Lord).
Video
Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers - Encourage Yourself
Meaning & Inspiration
Donald Lawrence + The Tri-City Singers’ "Encourage Yourself," found on the 2006 release *The Grand Finale - Encourage Yourself (Donald Lawrence Presents) [Bonus Track Version]*, is more than just a song; it’s a potent declaration of faith and inner strength rooted deeply in biblical principles. The central message of the song, as its title suggests, is a powerful call to self-reliance in God, a concept that resonates throughout Scripture as believers are continually exhorted to draw strength from their spiritual foundation. This is not about personal ego, but rather about tapping into the divine reservoir available to those who trust in the Almighty. The lyrics, though not explicitly quoted here, echo the sentiment of Romans 15:4, which states, "For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." The song beautifully captures this idea, reminding us that the encouragement we need is readily accessible within our own spirits, empowered by God's presence. This internal fortitude is directly linked to the promises found in passages like Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me," and Isaiah 41:10, which offers a profound assurance: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The very act of "encouraging yourself" in this context is an exercise of faith, a conscious decision to believe in God's power working through you, even when circumstances seem daunting. It’s a reflection of the faith that King David demonstrated when he "strengthened himself in the Lord his God" (1 Samuel 30:6), facing adversity with unwavering trust. Ultimately, "Encourage Yourself" serves as a musical sermon, urging listeners to internalize God's promises, to find strength within their own faith journey, and to confidently face whatever lies ahead, knowing that their ultimate power source is divine.