Gateway Worship - Shine Lyrics
Lyrics
I'm in desperate need of rescue
And I am on my knees to find You
I need Your light
To guide me home
'Cause I can't find my way
On my own
So shine Your light
On me
Shine Your light
On me
Ships without an anchor have lost
And I am holding on
But sinking fast
And guide me by the heartbeat in Your chest
And make this pressing wind run out of breath
When stormy seas are way too hard
For me to handle
And at times when I'm losing faith
You show me all I have to do
Is call Your name
And You're fighting every weight
Video
Open The Eyes Of My Heart | feat. Matthew & Jessie Harris | Gateway Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Shine," a track from Gateway Worship's recent release *Open The Eyes Of My Heart* on January 2, 2024, offers a powerful and deeply resonant message of dependence on divine light and guidance in the face of life's overwhelming challenges. The song opens with a raw confession of desperate need, acknowledging an inability to navigate life's complexities alone. This vulnerability is immediately relatable, mirroring the psalmist's cries in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." The repeated plea, "Shine Your light on me," is not merely a request for illumination but a profound surrender, an admission that apart from God's radiance, our own way is ultimately lost. The imagery of being a "ship without an anchor" vividly portrays the precarious state of a soul adrift, struggling against relentless currents. This resonates with the biblical understanding of spiritual grounding, as found in Hebrews 6:19, where hope is described as an "anchor for the soul, firm and secure." The lyrics then pivot to a comforting assurance: even when "stormy seas are way too hard," and faith falters, the simple act of calling upon God’s name brings forth His intervention. This is beautifully echoed in Romans 10:13, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." The song's core message is one of profound trust and the unwavering certainty that God's light, His presence, and His power are sufficient to guide, steady, and ultimately overcome any personal tempest. It’s a testament to the divine promise that in our weakness, His strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9), and in our darkness, His light shines on (John 1:5).