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Imagine carrying the weight of your brokenness, feeling too shattered to seek God's help. What if there's a loving invitation waiting for you to come as you are? The song "COME AS YOU ARE" by Chidiya Ohiagu takes a closer look at Jesus' timeless invitation from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Chidiya encourages us to trust the promise and approach God just as we are, regardless of any imperfections we have.  In the first verse, Chidiya sings, "Every broken heart // All the wounded parts // All the imperfect pieces that fall apart // He can heal them all." Nothing in our lives can possibly be too damaged for Him to repair. The chorus emphasizes the change that He creates in us, "Come as you are, you won't stay as you were." This isn't about relying on our own abilities to try to fix ourselves until we are worthy enough to reach out to God. The song is about steppi...

You've stood in the valley surrounded by your giants, while doubters (including your thoughts) are whispering and telling you that you can't do this! The circumstances are roaring, but your courage is shrinking. But what did David teach us? He showed us that the victory isn't found in the size of our strength! Victory is found in the depth of our faith! That's the key message of "Dare to Believe" by Charis B. The song is inspired by young David, who stepped forward with nothing but a sling and a song in his soul. Charis isn't retelling David's story, she's inviting you into it. "Nobody believed // But you and me," how often have you felt that way? Nobody else can see what God was doing in you. God equips you, and He prepares you for what is to come! You don't need approval, all you need is action. "I stepped out // With a rock and a sling // I did trust you"  … and Goliath fell. That's God's protocol! Faith isn'...

What if every good thing in your life leads back to a single, unchanging source? That's exactly the truth Galen Crew and co-writer Jesse Reeves share with their song "Giver of All Things Good." They ask you to take a closer look at the incredible gifts you have received in your life. It's a reminder that "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change." - James 1:17 (NIV) In a world where everything is constantly changing. Whatever was sure yesterday can change in the blink of an eye. Political unrest, acts of nature, the list goes on... but God remains the same. "You never change // Your glory shines // No shadow remains // All that I have // Comes from above." Everything from the breath in our lungs to the grace that refines and purifies us comes from our Father. Galen acknowledges that all we have is "made by your hands." So, how can we best respond? Galen has that ...

"Brand New Day (20th Anniversary Edition)" by Thoughts And Notions is a revamped song for anyone who is feeling weighed down, looking for renewed hope, or just needs a fresh start. The band reunited after years, made changes to their signature sound, and are releasing new versions of their songs. The result is a song that feels like an old friend who is reaching out in tough times and reminding us that a new morning is on the horizon no matter how dark the night was. The original version of this song was released in 2006, an uncertain time in the Philippines, and it really speaks to the heart (both then and now) with lines like "I am dreaming of a better tomorrow // Where there will be no more sorrow."  Just look around! This desire is just as relevant today as it was in 2006. It is a desire that can affect our actions through prayer and how we treat others. The lyrics also share a promise and encouragement that healing is on the horizon.  The lyrics encourage us to...

Have you ever questioned God's goodness, especially when everything around you seems to be falling apart? It's been over a year since Olly's family faced a devastating house fire. Olly shares: "I remember going to church that Sunday and we were singing Goodness of God - a song I've sung hundreds of times and led many times. I suddenly found myself in that moment unable to sing and in the midst of what had happened that week I asked myself "is God still good?""   The lyrics of this song takes us along that journey from situational faith to absolute trust. We're quick to proclaim God's goodness when blessings flow, but what about when those things don't happen? As Olly puts it, "We're not quite as quick to say "the house fell through - God is good" or "I didn't get the job - God is good.""   Olly reminds us that God's goodness isn't contingent on our circumstances. Instead of letting tragedy def...

J.R. McEntyre's "I Got Up Again" is more than a song - it's a living example of hope that is found during personal struggle. J.R.'s story is one where he drifted away from the faith during his younger years. He shares: "That road led to a broken marriage, separation from my children, and trying to cope with the pain by drinking a fifth of Crown a day. I felt like a failure. But even in that dark place, God's mercy reached me, and He lifted me up." The core message of the song is a reflection of Micah 7:8: "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise." Failure just isn't an option when God's mercy comes into play. "Staring at the bottom // The devil thought he sealed the deal." J.R. wouldn't accept defeat. With "fire in my bones," he declared his resilience. The chorus rejoices: "Yes, I got up again // With Jesus by my side," emphasizing that divine strength will always trium...

Ever feel like darkness is closing in? "Hell Can't Have Me" by JIMMY ROCK and Gregatron cuts through that fog with a powerful, uplifting declaration of victory in Christ. This song is stamping a blood-bought eviction notice on the devil's door! We belong to Jesus, and that means that nothing - not our lives, health, family, career, peace, or thoughts - belongs to hell.  The lyrics repeat, "Hell can't have me," turning any fear we may have into foot-stomping faith.  The lyrics also explain that Jesus' blood has washed us clean, and broke every chain that is holding us down. The price He paid with His blood means that every day in our lives can be new laundry day for our soul. We belong to the King, and that's why we may sing with such confidence. The devil? He's exposed as the liar who "don't own" us. Sin has lost its grip on us because Jesus holds us. He "bought" and "freed" us through His sacrifice.  Hi...