Every time I clap my hands
Every time I lift my voice
Every time I call Your name
It's an attack on the enemy
So let's wage war right now
My praise is my weapon tonight
My praise is my weapon tonight
Every time I clap my hands
Every time I lift my voice
Every time I call Your name
It's an attack on the enemy
So let's wage war right now
My praise is my weapon tonight
My praise is my weapon tonight
My praise is my weapon tonight
My praise is my weapon tonight
I will use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon
I'll use my weapon
I'll use my weapon
I'll use my weapon
I'll use my weapon
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon and confuse the enemy
I'll use my weapon
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal
But they're mighty in the Lord
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal
But they're mighty in the Lord
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal
But they're mighty in the Lord
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal
But they're mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal
But they're mighty in the Lord
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal
But they're mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
We are mighty in the Lord
So, I will use my weapon tonight
My praises's my weapon
Oh, Lord
Open up your mouth and just release the praise now
Open up your mouth and release the praise
There's something about that sound, it's so sweet
We pulled on the coattail of our Savior, so sweet in the room oh, God
We pulled on the coattail of our Savior, it's so sweet, God
In the room, oh God, Jesus
It's so sweet when you call Him
In the room, oh God
Raise up your voice in the sanctuary
"My Weapon" by Todd Dulaney is a powerful song that carries a deep message of spiritual warfare and the victory we have through praise and worship. The song's lyrics declare that our praise is a weapon against the enemy, and as we lift our voices and call on the name of Jesus, we are attacking the forces of darkness.
The inspiration behind this song is rooted in the biblical truth found in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, which says, "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." This verse reminds us that our battle is not physical but spiritual, and that our weapons are not physical weapons but spiritual weapons.
Todd Dulaney beautifully captures this concept in "My Weapon" as he encourages believers to use their praise as a weapon. He sings, "Every time I clap my hands, every time I lift my voice, every time I call Your name, it's an attack on the enemy." This emphasizes the power of praise and worship in our lives. When we praise and worship God with all our hearts, we are engaging in spiritual warfare and fighting against the enemy.
Throughout the song, Dulaney repeats the phrase, "My praise is my weapon tonight." This repetition reinforces the idea that our praise is not just a mere expression of gratitude, but a powerful weapon that can confuse and defeat the enemy. It reminds us that we have authority and victory through the name of Jesus, and that as we praise Him, we are declaring His victory over every situation and circumstance.
The song also references the scripture verse Ephesians 6:12, which says, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." This verse reminds us that our battle is not against physical enemies, but against spiritual forces of darkness. It encourages us to put on the full armor of God and stand firm in our faith.
"My Weapon" serves as a powerful reminder for believers to actively engage in spiritual warfare through praise and worship. It calls us to use our voices, our hands, and our hearts to lift up the name of Jesus and declare His victory over every situation. It reminds us that our praise has the power to confuse and defeat the enemy, and that through Christ, we are mighty in the Lord.
In conclusion, "My Weapon" by Todd Dulaney is a song that carries a powerful message of spiritual warfare and victory through praise. Its lyrics are rooted in biblical truth and remind us of the authority and victory we have in Christ. As we listen to and sing along with this song, let it inspire us to use our praise as a weapon against the enemy, and to declare God's victory over every situation in our lives.
