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Sanctify

by Bandy

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This song, "Sanctify" was written four years ago during a very hard time spiritually. It was also the first song I had written close to 10 years. This song highlights the very real inner turmoils that I have felt since being separated from my husband as well as the struggles of being a single parent.

Where does once find sanctum and security in the midst of that? "Sanctify" explores these subjects and provides a very Scripture grounded response for how to begin dealing with them.

lyrics

Chorus:
Sanctify my heart sweet King
Breathe Your life in me
I can try, and I can fail
But You remain the same


Verse 1:

Sanctify me
Wedding Day, I was high on my dreams
When I told him I'd leave,
Then I fell on my feet
Now defeat is the theme
That defiles my dreams
It's a beast
All of my trying, it feels vain
All of my crying, I feel pain
All I see is rain
God, will you ever bring change?
I'm going through a trial that is strange
All the while, I'm praying:
'Lord, what's Your will? Should I stay in?
It's not just me, Lord
When you gon' change him?'
Couples we meet, they seem perfect
While I'm figuring out if this is worth it
Feel like a misfit
Some who invested- time
Are tellin' us they aint got time
To hear us pine
Bout how we can't g3et things right
When we aint even puttin' up a fight
I guess, that's life
Lord, would you sanctify
And tell me that I'm gonna be alright?

Chorus

Verse:

Sanctify me
Is it 1? Is it 2? Is it 3?
When I finally get to breathe, and I finally get to sleep, and I finally get a break to do a little bit of me
It’s a war
Losing the fight,
I feel torn
Doing it right
I feel worn
It’s like when they were born
The love, the joy I’m ‘sposed to have
Some days, my head and heart don’t match
So, please don’t ask
Being a parent, I can’t grip it
To me, it’s apparent to just quit it
But I gotta be committed
This picture I had, I don’t fit it
I get so sad I can’t fix it
So how do I divide
The whines, from the hurt in their eyes?
And how do I know when to take a side?
God, Your Divine
So how do I know when to draw the line?
And how do I see beauty in this life?

Chorus

Vamp:
You gave me life when You died
You called it love to sacrifice
I bow my knee, oh sovereign King
Sanctify my present needs
(repeat)

Verse:

Sanctify me
Lord, lead as I fall on my knees
And I gather my needs
And I throw ‘em at Your feet
For some peace
My understanding was hollow
Your reprimanding is thorough
To my pride, I will die
To Your holy righteousness, I will rise
And by the way, that’s never compromised
I no longer want to hide
I’ll boldly come before the most High
Cause You understand the pain that’s inside
You’ve never left my side
You gave me everything that pertains
To life and godliness to keep me sane
So, how can I complain?
It’s plain, if my joy comes from works
Then, what you did for me, it has no worth
So, Your work on the cross
Teaches me that sin isn’t boss
And to give it all to you to take it off
You’ve already paid the cost
My strength
Is not in what I bring
But it’s rooted in the One I call King!


Chorus

credits

released August 25, 2018
Sequana Murray- Writer
Team SpecHouse- Producer

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Bandy Rock Hill, South Carolina

My name is Sequana, but I also go by my stage name of Bandy. The Lord inspired me to begin writing again about 5 years ago, after dealing with heavy trials faced during marital separation and motherhood. Growing up, I was the "quiet kid", yet God has counted me worthy to raise my voice and share His message. I am an upcoming singer, rapper, songwriter, and poet, and I am just getting started! ... more

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