Track List
Track 1: “Shadows of Yesterday”
“Shadows of Yesterday” is a raw, honest reflection on the times we find ourselves drawn back into old habits or sins we thought we had left behind. Whether it’s an old temptation, a familiar place, or an emotional trigger, the pull of our past can feel overwhelming. This song was inspired by the reality that even as believers, we sometimes stumble and face battles we thought were already won.
But in those moments, we are not abandoned. El Roi—the God who sees us—watches over us with compassion, not condemnation. Just like Hagar in Genesis 16:13, who fled into the wilderness only to be met by God, we, too, are seen and loved even when we’re lost in the shadows. God doesn’t turn away from us in our struggles; instead, He steps into our darkness and calls us back into His light.
The lyrics of “Shadows of Yesterday” speak to that tension: the frustration of falling back into old patterns, the pain of realizing we’re not as far along as we thought, and the overwhelming grace of a God who sees us and still chooses us. The song’s message is clear—no matter how far we drift, God’s light shines brighter than our shadows, and His grace is always within reach.
This track is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’ve taken two steps forward and one step back. It’s a reminder that even when we falter, God’s love is constant, His mercy is new every morning, and He is always calling us home.
Track 1: “Shadows of Yesterday”
Scripture References:
Genesis 16:13 (NIV) – “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’”
2 Peter 2:22 (NIV) – “Of them the proverbs are true: ‘A dog returns to its vomit,’ and, ‘A sow that is washed returns to her wallowing in the mud.’”
Psalm 139:11-12 (NIV) – “If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.”
We’ve all had moments when something from the past creeps back into our present—a temptation, a habit, or an old wound we thought had healed. Maybe it’s a familiar place or a certain feeling that unexpectedly stirs up old struggles. It can be frustrating, even disheartening, to realize that we’re not as far from our old selves as we thought. It’s easy to feel like we’ve failed God or wonder if we’re truly changed.
Hagar felt something similar when she fled into the wilderness, overwhelmed and alone. But in her brokenness, she encountered El Roi—the God who sees her (Genesis 16:13). This wasn’t just a distant, detached glance. God saw the depths of her struggle, her pain, and her worth. The same is true for us. When we find ourselves returning to the “shadows of yesterday,” as 2 Peter 2:22 describes, it doesn’t mean God has abandoned us. In fact, He sees us more clearly than ever.
The beauty of God’s vision is that it penetrates even the darkest places of our lives. Psalm 139:11-12 reminds us that even when we feel hidden in darkness, God’s light is there, shining through the shadows. The song “Shadows of Yesterday” reflects this journey—not as a condemnation for falling back, but as a testimony of God’s grace that meets us right in the middle of our struggle.
Falling doesn’t define us; it simply reminds us how deeply we need His grace. El Roi sees not only where we’ve been but where He’s taking us. His mercy is greater than our past, and His love calls us out of the shadows into His marvelous light.
Personal Application:
Are there areas in your life where you feel like you’ve slipped back into old habits or mindsets? It could be a temptation, a relationship, or even a lingering sense of guilt. Take time today to bring those shadows into God’s light, trusting that El Roi sees you—not with condemnation, but with compassion and grace.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for being the God who sees me, even in the shadows of my past. When I stumble, Your mercy meets me, and Your love calls me back. Help me to trust in Your grace and to walk in the freedom You’ve given me. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
Lyrics
Track 1: “Shadows of Yesterday” (Revised)
Theme: The universal struggle of returning to old sins and destructive cycles.
Scripture Inspiration: 2 Peter 2:22 – “A dog returns to its vomit, and a washed pig returns to the mud.”
Name of God: El Roi (The God Who Sees Me)
Verse 1:
Soft echoes in the twilight air, memories drift and fade
But El Roi, You see me there, in shadows I once made
I walk through silent corridors, echoes brush my soul
Yet Your light, so soft, surrounds me, making broken places whole
Chorus:
Shadows dissolve in Your radiant peace
Jehovah Ori, my heart’s release
Though the past may call, Your love breathes higher
In You, my spirit lifts, like rising fire
Verse 2:
The pull of yesterday fades slow, but still I feel its trace
Jehovah M’kaddesh, You sanctify this place
Chorus:
Shadows dissolve in Your radiant peace
Jehovah Ori, my heart’s release
Though the past may call, Your love breathes higher
In You, my spirit lifts, like rising fire
Bridge:
For every heart that longs for light
Ruach HaKodesh, breathe in the night
Your whisper calms, Your presence stays
In sacred stillness, we find our way
Chorus:
Shadows dissolve in Your radiant peace
Jehovah Ori, my heart’s release
Though the past may call, Your love breathes higher
In You, my spirit lifts, like rising fire
Outro:
In You, my spirit lifts
Shadows fade into light.