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Surrounded / Waymaker
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Michael W. Smith's live rendition of "Surrounded / Waymaker" blends two popular worship songs into one powerful declaration of faith. The lyrics speak of fighting spiritual battles through praise and trusting that even when circumstances look overwhelming, believers are surrounded by God's presence. The song also proclaims God as a waymaker, miracle worker, and promise keeper who is always working, even when His work is unseen or unfelt. It encourages listeners to rest in God's faithfulness and to worship Him in the midst of trials, affirming that Jesus is the one who never stops working on behalf of His people.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
Waymaker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
Even when I can't see it, You're working
Even when I can't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I can't see it, You're working
Even when I don't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I can't see it, You're working
Even when I don't feel it, You're working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop
Waymaker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
Jesus, Sweet Jesus
That is who You are
(Can you sing His name)
Jesus, Jesus
That is who You are
(Jesus)
Jesus, Sweet Jesus
That is who You are
(Jesus)
Jesus, Sweet Jesus
That is who You are
Jesus, Jesus
That is who You are