Nigerian worship leader Dunsin Oyekan leads an extended time of devotion in “I Will Stay,” from his 2023 album The Birth of Revival, where it is track 11.
As the title says, the song is a decision to remain in God's presence. It is the response of a heart that has found what it needs in God and refuses to leave, no matter what else calls for its attention.
The Bible is full of that kind of devotion. When many followers turned away from Jesus in John 6, He asked the twelve if they would leave too, and Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Psalm 84:10 says a single day in God's courts is better than a thousand elsewhere, and Ruth's famous promise to Naomi, “Where you go I will go,” has become a picture of committed love.
At 16 minutes 38 seconds, this is a long, unhurried worship song, the kind Dunsin Oyekan is known for. It is not made for skipping; it is made for staying. Many listeners use songs like this for early-morning prayer, night vigils, fasting and quiet time, letting the music carry them deeper into God's presence.
Dunsin Oyekan is one of Nigeria's most respected worship leaders, often called “The Eagle,” and he has partnered with Integrity Music to take his worship to a wider audience.
Try this: set aside the full sixteen minutes, close the door, and simply stay. Let the song become your own commitment to God.
A prayer for today: Lord, I choose to stay in Your presence. Draw me closer, and let nothing pull my heart away from You. Amen.
Song details
Artist: Dunsin Oyekan
Song: I Will Stay
Genre: Praise & Worship
Length: 16 minutes 38 seconds
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