My Own Worst Enemy

 

(Mark Hall, Matthew West)

God, help me get away
Break the chains and set me free
From the other side of me
I am my own worst enemy

I caught a glimpse in my rearview mirror
Of an old familiar face
Blurry image coming in clearer
Of a past I can’t erase
I could’ve sworn I put him in the ground
But looks like he’s found his way out

God, help me get away
Break the chains and set me free
From the other side of me
I can’t fight this fight alone
I’ll never make it on my own
Lord Jesus, rescue me
From my own worst enemy

I’ll take a step and it’s right behind me
Always fighting for control
There’s a war that’s raging inside me
I feel the battle for my soul
It’s like my shadow is dragging me around
And You are my only way out

Lord, help me feed the life I’m trying to live
And starve the life I’m trying to leave
Help me believe the old is dead and gone
And I am a new creation

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Come To The Well
Release Date:
October 18, 2011 - 4:21pm

Comments

Submitted by michael (not verified) on October 5, 2011 - 1:17pm

great!!!!!
I'm so excited of this song!

Submitted by Greg (not verified) on October 5, 2011 - 7:02pm

It is true our old selves are never far behind, and sometimes mine is in front. Thank you for allowing God to use you. He speaks to me through your music, and I just want to say thank you so much. God Bless!

Submitted by Dave (not verified) on October 20, 2011 - 3:09am

I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I crried reading the lyrics! Two of my favorite artists. God bless you both!

Submitted by Dave (not verified) on October 20, 2011 - 3:10am

Where ever you go, there you are!

Submitted by brandon (not verified) on April 11, 2012 - 10:04am

I love to listen to it every day for the past year!!!!!

Submitted by karena (not verified) on October 21, 2011 - 9:15pm

Love this album. This song is my new theme. The song really speaks t me.

Submitted by maribel (not verified) on May 4, 2012 - 2:37pm

i have not heard the song but i can feel speaking to me i recently started my walk with jesus christ and it seems a journey and my old self huants me day and night

Submitted by Danielle (not verified) on July 1, 2012 - 6:02am

I'm going through exactly what this song is about, it's like somethings holding me back, my past basically. I'm seventeen & I am the only christian in my household who has faith besides my mom, but she is also drifted away for some years. I know the flesh is weak but the spirit is willing. Can someone pray for me. I know I have to step up, I know im the only one standing in the way. But I need serious continuous encouragement. Thank you if you pray for me.