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Encourage Yourself
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Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers' 'Encourage Yourself' is a gospel song that urges believers to speak God's word over their own lives during difficult times. The lyrics emphasize self-encouragement and declaring victory despite trials, pressure, and opposition. It draws on the biblical idea of speaking truth in faith, reminiscent of David encouraging himself in the Lord (1 Samuel 30:6). The song's repetitive vamps reinforce the message of inner strength and reliance on God's presence.
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[Verse 1:]
Sometimes you have to encourage yourself.
Sometimes you have to speak victory during the test.
And no matter how you feel,
speak the word and you will be healed;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
[Verse 2:]
Sometimes you have to speak the word over yourself,
the pressure is all around,
but God is present help.
The enemy created walls,
but remember giants, they do fall;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
[Bridge:]
As I minister to you, oh I minister to myself,
life can hurt you so,
'til you feel there's nothing left.
(No matter how you feel),
(speak the word and you will be healed).
[Vamp 1:]
Speak over yourself. [x4]
[Vamp 2:]
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
[Vamp 3:]
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged,
I'm encouraged.
[Vamp 2]
[Vamp 3]
[Vamp 2]
[Ending:]
(Speak over yourself),
(encourage yourself in the Lord).