Lead Me to the Truth

Lyrics

Lead Me to the Truth
Dirt Road Gospel Music
DirtRoadGospelMusic.com

[Verse 1]
There's a version of me I like a whole lot better
He's always right, and he's never told a lie
I dress him up nice till I start to believe him
'Cause it's easier than looking him in the eye

[Verse 2]
I know my own head plays tricks when it's scared
I'll believe my own story before I'll say a prayer
I'd rather grab a comfortable lie off the shelf
Than sit still in the quiet with the truth of myself

[Chorus]
God, don't let me live a lie
Not even the ones I tell myself at night
I keep reaching for easy, but easy never works
Lead me to the truth, even when it hurts
Lead me to the truth

[Verse 3]
I built myself a shelter out of half-truths and reasons
Told myself it's fine, it's just part of the season
But a roof made of excuses don't hold back the rain
I'd rather stand soaked in the truth than stay dry in my shame

[Chorus]
God, don't let me live a lie
Not even the ones I tell myself at night
I keep reaching for easy, but easy never works
Lead me to the truth, even when it hurts
Lead me to the truth

[Bridge]
Don't let me split down the middle —
One hand raised up high, one hand behind my back
I don't want the version, I don't want the mask
I want the real thing, whatever it costs
Burn away whatever's false
Show me the way — I'll walk it

[Final Chorus]
So God, don't let me live a lie
Not the ones out there, not the ones I supply
It'll cost me something — that's how I'll know it's You
Lead me to the truth, 'cause the truth leads back to You
Lead me to the truth

[Outro]
Lead me to the truth (whatever it costs me)
Lead me to the truth (even when it hurts)
You are the truth
Lead me back to You