We Need Jesus Song History
WORDS & MUSIC
Dennis Jernigan
January 24, 2020

      This song, as most songs I write, is born directly out of my own struggles as well as the struggles of those I cross paths with in this life. Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s was devastating on so many levels. With the diagnosis came mental battles, emotional battles, physical battles, and spiritual battles. In other words, I was overwhelmed. What I have learned to do in life when I am literally overwhelmed is give up - surrender to - Jesus. Jesus is the Answer to all my needs. He just is. One of the things that helps me overcome feelings of being overwhelmed is to focus my attention on the needs of others. The moment I chose to refocus myself, I was immediately swamped with prayer requests. One friend - my age - had a stroke and was hospitalized. Another friend lost his job and was feeling defeated and down. I received messages from parents heartbroken over the choices their children were making in life concerning their identities. I received messages from those feeling trapped in the lies of the enemy concerning their identities. In each instance, I found the need and the Answer to be the same. We all need Jesus. Jesus is the Answer. Thus, this song was born.

Please pardon the less-than-stellar vocals on the demo. The deterioration of my voice is yet another symptom of Parkinson’s…but I plan to keep exalting Jesus with my voice until I can no longer do so. I hope this song brings encouragement to your mind and grace to your soul to keep on keeping on!
Dennis Jernigan

When all things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself also will be subjected to the One who subjected all things to Him, so that God may be all in all. 1 Corinthians 15:28 NASB

To watch and worship along with the song, go to https://youtu.be/WJt6UYD-9Ro

 

Verse
For every broken heart 
For every broken dream 
For every wounded part 
For every hope unseen

For every sorrow's tear 
For every hurtful pain 
For every lonely soul 
For every desert needing rain 

Chorus
We need a solid place to stand 
Someone there to hold our hand
 
We need a shoulder we can lean on 
When we just don't understand

We need Jesus 
We need Jesus 
We need Jesus 

We need some comfort through the pain 
Someone mighty Who can save 

We need a shelter 
We need fire through the driving freezing rain 

We need Jesus 
We need Jesus 
We just need Jesus 

Verse
For every weary soul 
For every mind afraid 
For every heart left cold 
For every heart betrayed 

For every long dark night 
For every captive bound 
For every heart in need of light 
For lost hearts needing to be found

Chorus
We need a solid place to stand 
Someone there to hold our hand 

We need a shoulder we can lean on 
When we just don't understand 

We need Jesus 
We need Jesus 
We need Jesus 

We need some comfort through the pain 
Someone mighty Who can save 

We need a shelter 
We need fire through the driving freezing rain 

We need Jesus 
We need Jesus 
We just need Jesus 

Bridge
Redeemer come to save 
Life the Truth the Way 
Jesus is His name 
Jesus is His name 

Washing sin away 
Risen from the grave 
Jesus is His name
Jesus is His name

Repeat Chorus
©January 24, 2020 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc./Dennis Jernigan
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