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'Strong and Steady' by Heather Pillsbury: Finding Solid Ground in Faith


Heather Pillsbury's song 'Strong and Steady' grabs you from the first chords and keeps you engaged all the way to the end. This song is a melodic embrace that feels like coming home after a long and challenging journey. The lyrics point to the stable and firm foundation that we have in God, and that is a huge contrast to the world we have that keeps shifting like sand beneath our feet. 

Heather Pillsbury, The Worship Coalition - Strong and SteadyCan you recall those days when just about everything feels too much? When life feels like a rollercoaster, where everything is rushing past you with a pace that is much faster and fiercer than you can handle? 'Strong and Steady' meets you right there. It grounds you with a gentle reminder that there are good things going on around you, more than what meets the eye. It's about realizing that you're standing on solid rock because God is holding on to you. 

This song is a testament to God's unchanging nature. It reassures us that He's working everything out for our good. That foundation of faith - that unshakeable belief in the victory held by our God forever - is precisely what keeps us strong and steady. 

'Strong and Steady' is a call to lean on, lay back, and let the strength of our Almighty fill you. Give it a listen, and let it stir your heart and boost your faith. Because this song is a reminder we all need: with God, we are forever strong and steady.

(Related scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19; Psalm 18:2; Romans 8:28)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1uYY85IkJtNyDgvMrItAzZ

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

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