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'Garden Hope' by Kristi Hepp - A Healing Melody Echoing Divine Promises


The title track of Kristi Hepp's newest album, 'In Between the Gardens,' is called 'Garden Hope.' It guides the wandering hearts and keeps them rooted in God's promises. It sings out to those who have grown weary on their earthly pilgrimage, offering an empathetic shoulder and a gentle reminder of our heavenly home.

Kristi Hepp - Garden HopeThe song echoes the yearning we all experience in our lives: being in the 'in between,' a place of longing. We are often 'tangled in this sorrow,' but 'Garden Hope' makes us feel better by mixing the bitter and the sweet and telling us that our pain will end.

Kristi's lyrics are full of strong emotions: where the rough current of sadness is mixed with the gentle stream of hope. The refrain, 'This world is not my home,' is a strong reminder that sparks hope and breaks through our sadness.

This promise keeps coming back to us: 'You will wipe every tear from our eyes / And death will be no more, death will be no more' These beautiful words carry a taste of the divine. They give us comfort by reminding us that even in our darkest hours, even when we feel devastated, we are not forgotten or abandoned.

'Garden Hope' is more than just a song; it's Kristi's hand reaching out to us, guiding us to heavenly comfort. The song encourages us to trust the journey, pay close attention, and let the music show us that there is light beyond what we can see. That is the invitation of 'Garden Hope'. Listen, accept the invitation, put your faith in God, and your tears will be wiped away.

(Related scripture: Revelation 21:4; Hebrews 13:14; John 16:33)

Connect with Kristi Hepp

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristiHeppMusic
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hepptastic/
  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4G6vvAsBvgjeujiC1RS07d
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxfX6C1ELkJUzZOBPFhymyg
  • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kristi-hepp


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5hlYsCYlpDeyXTzG4zdvaH

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWZCPb-uVqs

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