Kim Walker-Smith - By Your Spirit Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
When the world says to hurry
We'll wait
We'll wait on the Lord
When it looks like
A window is closing
God You open the door
When the world says
We gotta try harder
You give us Your rest
Not ashamed to be fully dependent
On The Great I Am
Chorus
Not by might nor by power
Only by by Your Spirit
Not by struggle or by striving
Only by Holy Spirit
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Only by by Your Spirit
Verse 2
No we don't have to
Chase after healing
Just the Healer himself
And we don't need to
Beg for Your presence
In our praises You dwell
Lord You said that
The burden is easy
And the yoke would be light
And the only fight
That we'll be called to
Is to keep faith alive
Chorus
Not by might nor by power
Only by by Your Spirit
Not by struggle or by striving
Only by Holy Spirit
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Only by by Your Spirit
Bridge
No I don't need to muster up
Some kind of strength
Cause You are the author
Perfector of faith
The Spirit of Him
Who defeated the grave
Is alive in me
Chorus
Not by might nor by power
Only by by Your Spirit
Not by struggle or by striving
Only by Holy Spirit
Tag
Only by by Your Spirit
Video
Kim Walker-Smith – Your Spirit (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kim Walker-Smith's "By Your Spirit," released in 2021, is a powerful declaration of faith that centers on the overwhelming sufficiency of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of a believer's life. The song emerges from a place of deep spiritual truth, asserting that our efforts and human strength are secondary, if not entirely irrelevant, when compared to the divine power at work within us. The narrative woven through the lyrics speaks directly to the modern struggle against the world’s incessant push for self-reliance and constant striving, offering instead a profound invitation to embrace rest and dependence on God. When the world dictates urgency, the song encourages a steadfast waiting on the Lord, echoing the wisdom found in Isaiah 40:31, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This theme of surrender is further illuminated as the lyrics counter the world’s pressure to "try harder" with God's promise of rest, mirroring Jesus’ own words in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The core message is a direct challenge to performative faith, emphasizing that true transformation and victory come not from personal might or persistent struggle, but exclusively through the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This is directly tied to Zechariah 4:6, which states, "‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty."
The song masterfully articulates that our focus should not be on the outcome of our prayers, such as chasing after healing, but rather on the Healer Himself. Similarly, it dismisses the need to beg for God’s presence when that presence already resides within believers through praise, as affirmed in Psalm 22:3: "Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel." The lyrical assertion that Jesus' burden is easy and His yoke is light (Matthew 11:30) provides a tangible comfort, reframing spiritual warfare not as a desperate battle to be won by sheer grit, but as a call to simply "keep faith alive." This is a beautiful testament to the gentle yet persistent work of the Spirit in nurturing our faith amidst trials. The bridge of the song offers a pivotal theological insight: the strength required for spiritual endurance is not something we must conjure within ourselves. Instead, it stems from the Spirit of God, the very Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, a power that is now accessible to believers. This resonates profoundly with Ephesians 1:19-20, which speaks of the "incomparably great power for us who believe. That same mighty strength which he displayed when he raised Christ from the dead." In essence, "By Your Spirit" is more than a song; it is a theological primer set to music, guiding listeners to a place of profound trust and liberation, where their lives are not defined by their own capabilities but by the inexhaustible power of God’s Spirit working within them, transforming them from the inside out.