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Armor Made Of Ashes

A song about the things we build around ourselves when we try to face life in our own strength. Fear becomes armor, pride becomes chains, and control eventually turns to ashes. True strength begins in surrender — when we let go and discover that the grace of Jesus Christ was beside us all along.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9–10; Matthew 11:28–30

Lyrics

In the silence of the breaking
In the weight i cannot hide
Every road i thought would save me
Leaves another wound inside

I have carried fear like armor
I have worn my pride like chains
Tried to stand against the darkness
But I only fed the pain

Every answer turned to ashes
Every promise slipped away
Still Your voice cuts through the silence
Calling out my name

When my strength is gone
When i lose my way
You are still the Light
That never fades

Jesus, i need You more than breath tonight
More than all the things i try to hold too tight
When i’m broken, when i fall, when i can’t see through the storm
Jesus, i need You more

More than answers
More than pride
Be the fire burning in my life
When the night is cold and hope feels torn—
Jesus, i need You more

I was searching through the shadows
For a peace i could not find
Building kingdoms out of weakness
Running circles in my mind

But Your mercy waits beside me
Even when i turn away
Every scar becomes a story
Of the grace that stayed

When the fear comes close
When my faith feels worn
You are still the hand
That pulls me from the storm

Jesus, i need You more than breath tonight…

When i’m empty, fill my soul
When I’m shattered, make me whole
Every road leads back to grace
Every tear falls in Your hands

I surrender
I let go
You are all i need to know

Jesus, i need You more than breath tonight
More than every dream, more than all my fight
When i’m broken, when I fall, when i’m crying in the storm
Jesus, I need You more

I need You more…
Closer than the air i breathe…
Jesus…
I need You more…