Pat Barrett - Por Tu Espíritu Lyrics
Lyrics
Aquí estoy de rodillas
Mi ayuda viene del Señor
Hoy canto en la batalla
Porque la victoria es del Señor
No es por fuerza ni poder
Por Tu espíritu es
Solo a los cielos voy a mirar
Toda mi vida quiero entregar
Me río ante el temor
Tu amor está conmigo
En Tu victoria viviré
Sé que Tú me cubrirás
No es por fuerza ni poder
Por Tu espíritu es
Solo a los cielos voy a mirar
Toda mi vida quiero entregar
Oh, mi ayuda
Viene del Señor
Viene del Señor
No hay arma en mi contra
Tu espíritu en mí
Mi ayuda es del Señor
Mi ayuda es del Señor
En gozo y en llanto
Ahora y siempre
Mi ayuda es del Señor
Mi ayuda es del Señor
No hay arma en mi contra
Tu espíritu en mí
Mi ayuda es del Señor
Mi ayuda es del Señor
En gozo y en llanto
Ahora y siempre
Mi ayuda es del Señor
Mi ayuda es del Señor
Es del Señor
No es por fuerza ni poder
Por Tu espíritu es
Solo a los cielos voy a mirar
Toda mi vida yo quiero entregar
Video
Pat Barrett – Por Tu Espíritu (feat. Miel San Marcos) (By The Spirit - Español) (oficial)
Meaning & Inspiration
Pat Barrett's "Por Tu Espíritu," released as part of the *Construiré Mi Vida - EP* in 2021, is a profound declaration of faith and dependence on God's power, not human strength. The song's essence lies in its unwavering affirmation that all victory and capability stem from the Holy Spirit, a theme deeply rooted in biblical truth. Barrett opens with a posture of humility, acknowledging his own vulnerability by stating, "Aquí estoy de rodillas" (Here I am on my knees) and declaring, "Mi ayuda viene del Señor" (My help comes from the Lord). This immediately draws a parallel to Psalm 121, which speaks of lifting one's eyes to the hills, knowing that God, the maker of heaven and earth, is our unfailing help. The lyrical repetition of "No es por fuerza ni poder, por Tu espíritu es" (It is not by strength nor by power, but by Your Spirit) serves as a powerful mantra, echoing Zechariah 4:6, which states, "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty." This central message is not just a passive observation but an active stance in the face of life's battles, as Barrett sings, "Hoy canto en la batalla, porque la victoria es del Señor" (Today I sing in the battle, because the victory belongs to the Lord). This fearless approach to adversity finds its source in the assurance that God's power is at work within, making believers more than conquerors through Him who loves us (Romans 8:37).
The song further unpacks this spiritual empowerment by contrasting human limitations with divine sufficiency. The line, "Me río ante el temor, Tu amor está conmigo" (I laugh in the face of fear, Your love is with me), reflects the scriptural promise found in 1 John 4:18: "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." This is not a denial of fear’s existence, but rather an overcoming of it through the presence and active love of God. The repeated assertion, "Tu espíritu en mí" (Your Spirit in me), is the linchpin of this spiritual resilience. It signifies the indwelling presence of God, who equips and empowers believers for every circumstance. This is directly connected to the teachings of Jesus in John 14:16-17, where He promises the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who would be with us forever, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept. The understanding that "Mi ayuda es del Señor" (My help is from the Lord) is further reinforced throughout, especially in the joyous, yet steadfast, declaration, "En gozo y en llanto, ahora y siempre" (In joy and in tears, now and always). This signifies a consistent reliance on God, whether in times of celebration or sorrow, a testament to the enduring nature of His faithfulness. Barrett's invitation to surrender all of one's life, "Toda mi vida quiero entregar" (All my life I want to surrender), is the ultimate response to understanding that true strength and victory are not self-generated but a gift received through the Holy Spirit, a concept that resonates with the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1 to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. "Por Tu Espíritu" is more than a song; it is a vibrant expression of a life lived in conscious dependence on the divine, a powerful reminder that in God's power, we can face any challenge with hope and unwavering conviction.