Comforts That Kill
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Track 2: “Comforts That Kill”
“Comforts That Kill” dives into the deceptive nature of the things we turn to for relief when life gets overwhelming. It could be an old habit, a toxic relationship, or even a mindset that promises comfort but ends up leading us deeper into brokenness. The song confronts the reality that what feels good in the moment can often trap us in cycles that slowly destroy our peace and pull us away from God.
In Leviticus 20:8, God reveals Himself as Jehovah M’kaddesh—the Lord who sanctifies us. His sanctification isn’t just about cleaning us up on the outside; it’s about setting us apart from anything that leads to death and drawing us into a life of true freedom. But that process can be painful. Letting go of the things we’ve relied on for comfort often feels like losing a part of ourselves.
The lyrics of “Comforts That Kill” explore this tension: the struggle of reaching for things that feel familiar, only to realize they’re holding us back from the fullness of life God offers. Jeremiah 2:13 speaks to this directly, describing how we often forsake the living water of God for broken cisterns that can’t hold water. It’s a powerful reminder that only God can satisfy the deep thirst in our souls.
This song is an invitation to let go of false comforts and trust in Jehovah M’kaddesh to sanctify and heal us. It’s a vulnerable acknowledgment of our human tendency to seek comfort in the wrong places, but also a declaration of the freedom that comes when we surrender those things to God.
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 2: “Comforts That Kill”
Theme: The deceptive pull of old comforts—things that feel safe but lead to destruction.
Scripture Inspiration: Proverbs 14:12 – “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”
Name of God: Jehovah M’kaddesh (The Lord Who Sanctifies)
Verse 1:
I held onto what glittered bright, but it slipped right through my hands
Chasing comfort in the night, yet still I couldn’t stand
The warmth I craved was fleeting, shadows wrapped in gold
But Jehovah M’kaddesh, You whispered soft, “Come and be made whole”
Chorus:
Comforts fade, but Your love remains
In the quiet, Jehovah Shalom, You break the chains
Where the world deceives, Your peace sustains
In You, my heart will rise again
Verse 2:
I reached for empty promises, but they crumbled in the light
El Roi, You saw me in the dark, and led me through the night
Chorus:
Comforts fade, but Your love remains
In the quiet, Jehovah Shalom, You break the chains
Where the world deceives, Your peace sustains
In You, my heart will rise again
Bridge:
For every heart still clinging tight,
Ruach HaKodesh, breathe in the night
Let go of what the world has sold
In Your hands, we’re made whole
Chorus:
Comforts fade, but Your love remains
In the quiet, Jehovah Shalom, You break the chains
Where the world deceives, Your peace sustains
In You, my heart will rise again
Outro:
Comforts fade, but You remain.
