Artist bio

I now go by the name of Ashaki and have been saved for the past 21 years. My life has been this spiritual battle and God has brought victory to me time and time again. I am passionate about His presence and prayer and this has been a lifestyle for me and my husband. We are both worshippers and fellow-soldiers in the army of the Lord.

Title

Show Me

Artist Statement

The video reveals reflections of my life and the people that were part of my journey in that season of crying out to Him. Each picture was a reflection of something and someone that impacted me personally and based on the impact they made weather good or bad, It drew me to the arms of Jesus.

How it fits into contest

The song speaks about a specific area in this Spiritual battle that without it we won't know that we are in such a battle. Our helmet of salvation. If I know who I am, then I will align myself with Godly character. In this part of my journey when this song was birthed I was in a place of dilemma and crying out to God was my only choice. I was broken because those I looked up to at that time in the faith totally betrayed my trust by not walking in integrity and as a result, I had a secret life to numb the pain. I arrived at a junction no longer knowing who or whose I was nor where I was going. I was numb but knew something was right. I listened to the words of bitter people and became as such but it didn't feel right. I spoke bitter words that intoxicated people as well. Misery liked the company. But I didn't want to like that. So I cried out to God once more and He showed me that even though I was clothed in the armor of God my Helmet was missing and my armor was to no effect because I lost sight of who I was. HIS DAUGHTER. Without the helmet of salvation, our minds are not guarded and the enemy can speak lies deceiving us into a false identity. This will cause us to fight battles that are targeted at the wrong enemy. When the head is gone so is the body. I thank God for showing me the truth in His word and delivering me out of that lost place so now I can stand and help bring others into a place of knowing the truth as well! Show US LORD! During that time I lost my Mother in law, cousin, and producer but Holy Spirit brought much comfort.

Credits

I did the video with a collage of pictures from that season and seasons after. (My wedding, Friends wedding, church services, my husband, my godchildren, etc)

The song was produced by the Late Atinga Cox who passed away shortly after producing it. Associate Producer Garfa Herbert (he financed the project but awarded me full rights to the song after Atinga's passing.) It was a great loss for all of us. And Samuel Dyer was my vocal coach at the time. He is also a fellow Gospel Artiste.

Transcript / Lyrics

V1
Early in the morning before the break of day
I raise and seek your face Jesus
Cause I do not want to go astray
My desperation drives me to the point
Of confusion
I cant see what I want
My insecurities
Drains me from Your love
Causes me to bleed
The strength I have and was

CHORUS
I gotta break it
I can't take it
I can't fake this anymore
Without Your presence Your sweet essence
My life is meaningless and sore
So come and hold me
Lord, please Show me
I know You love me make me pure
Make me whole again
Take control again
Lord step in and I'll be sure
Where I'm going
Show me, Lord
Where I'm going

V2
You see people and their toxic words
Have intoxicated my head
Now my words are contaminated
When I speak many are misled
I don't wanna be like this
That's one thing I know for sure
But my spirit and my flesh are fighting
I can take this anymore
So send your peace Jesus
So I won't have to fight
Separate me from insecurities and fright
Purify me, Lord
Make me pure within
Through your Words Lord
So I'll be free from Sin

CHORUS
I gotta break it
I can't take it
I can't fake this anymore
Without Your presence Your sweet essence
My life is meaningless and sore
So come and hold me
Lord, please Show me
I know You love me make me pure
Make me whole again
Take control again
Lord step in and I'll be sure

Bridge
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Cause I just can't take it anymore no no
Consume me with Your tender mercies
Let it fall, let it fall
OH OH OH OH
Cause I just can't take it anymore
Restore Me Lord
With Your Joy......

Yeeeeee(adlib)
Without You Lord
Without You Lord
I'm nothing
All I need is Your mercy
All I need is you grace Lord
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeeeahh
Oh show Me

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