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You Don't Leave Me
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Aug 5, 2026 updated
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Selah's song "You Don't Leave Me," featuring Amy Perry, is a heartfelt declaration of trust in God's unwavering presence during difficult seasons. The lyrics describe feeling lost and weary, like being in a desert without water, yet finding comfort in the certainty that God remains faithful. The song emphasizes that God does not abandon His children, even when they walk through wastelands, and encourages listeners to hold onto hope that the promised land lies ahead. It reflects on God's past faithfulness as a foundation for trusting His future promises, offering reassurance and peace to those who feel fearful or burdened.
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I'm in the desert with no water, no shelter, no cover
Waiting for a rescue to come
But I've never had to question or wonder about the heart of my father
After seeing all the great things You've done
I know you're gonna finish what You've begun
'Cause You don't lead me just to leave me
What if the promised land is just up ahead
I'm not forsaken in these wastelands
So Father, don't let me forget
You don't leave me... nohhhh
You don't leave me... nohhhh
When I'm feeling fearful and burdened and lonely and hurting
You meet me right here in my pain
And I feel you holding my head up, my portion is filled up
You're showing me that you're the God who stays
You don't lead me just to leave me
What if the promised land is just up ahead
I'm not forsaken in these wastelands
So Father, don't let me forget
You don't leave me... nohhhh
You don't leave me... nohhhh
Faithful to your promises
Faithful like you've always been
I can trust that you will be again and again
And I'm grateful that you're here with me
And I'm grateful that you're gonna be
Walking with me until the end...
You don't leave me... ohhhh
You don't leave me... ohhhh
You don't lead me just to leave me
The promised land is just up ahead
I'm not forsaken in these wastelands
So Father, don't let me forget
You don't leave me... nohhhh
You don't leave me... nohhhh
You don't leave me...
You don't leave me...