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Desert Places
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Aug 5, 2026 updated
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Shane & Shane's 'Desert Places' is a worship song featuring Bethany Barnard that explores finding God's presence in seasons of spiritual dryness and difficulty. The lyrics use imagery of a barren land and a deep well to express human emptiness and God's satisfying love. The song emphasizes surrender, comfort, and the belief that God works powerfully in wilderness moments. It declares Jesus as an oasis and hiding place, offering hope and peace to those who feel weary. The overall message is one of trust and reliance on God's sustaining grace.
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You are a deep deep well
You satisfy me, You satisfy me
I am a barren land
Tired and empty, tired and empty
Oh I need You (ooh)
I need You
You meet me here in the wilderness
You draw me near and I'm comforted
I'm surrendering to Your embrace
Seems You work best in desert places
You are a river wild
Love overflowing, love overflowing
An all consuming fire
You're making me holy, oh Lord purify me
Oh I need You (ooh)
Yes I need You
You meet me here in the wilderness
You draw me near and I'm comforted
I'm surrendering to Your embrace
Seems You work best in desert places
You made a way
You're my oasis
My hiding place is in You, Jesus
You made a way
You're my oasis
My hiding place is in You, Jesus
You made a way
You're my oasis
My hiding place is in You, Jesus
You made a way
You're my oasis
My hiding place is in You, Jesus
You meet me here in the wilderness
You draw me near and I'm comforted
I'm surrendering to Your embrace
Seems You work best in desert places
I am a barren land
You're my oasis