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Awaken The Child
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Michael Ketterer's 'Awaken the Child' is a worship song about returning to a childlike trust in God. The lyrics express a desire to hear God's voice, give Him permission to work, and learn to stand on His promises. The song speaks of moving from a victim mentality to a place of joy, peace, and dancing with the Father. It emphasizes God's love and the freedom found in surrendering to Him. The repeated plea to 'awaken the child inside' captures the theme of renewed faith and innocence.
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You're drawing me to You
I hear Your voice inside
You're calling out my name
And it's filling me with life
Like an orphan, I have been
Only acting like a victim
I give You now permission
Lord, have Your way in me
Lord, have Your way in me
Awaken the child inside
Awaken the child inside
Take me to the place
Where I can learn to trust You
Take You at Your Word
And stand upon Your promise
Lord, take me to the place
Where I can learn to trust You
Take You at Your Word
And stand upon Your promise
Lord, stand upon Your promises
Awaken the child inside
Awaken the child inside
Father, take me to the place
Take me to the place
Father, take me to the place
Where I dance with You
Father, take me to the place
Father, take me to the place
Father, take me to the place
Where I dance with You
Where I dance with You
Where I dance with You
Where I dance with You
You give me joy, You give me peace
I'm surrounded by true love
I'll dance and I will sing
Forever in Your love
You give me joy, You give me peace
I'm surrounded by true love
True love
You give me joy, You give me peace
I'm surrounded by true love
I'll dance and I will sing
Forever in Your love
You give me joy, You give me peace
I'm surrounded by true love
True love
You give me joy, You give me peace
I'm surrounded by true love
I'll dance and I will sing
Forever in Your love
You give me joy, You give me peace
I'm surrounded by true love
I'll dance and I will sing
True love
You give me peace
True love