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'I Need You' by Olly Kiff - Echoing Our Heart’s True Cry


Have you ever felt so down and out that the only words you could muster in prayer were a simple, 'God, I need You'? That is the key message behind Olly Kiff's song, 'I Need You.' Coming from deep desperation, a cry for God to be with you in your darkest of times. Possibly the lyrics are echoing your own need for the God who holds everything in His mighty hands. 

Olly Kiff - I Need YouThis song is more like the words of a prayer that Olly is sharing with us. It's a reminder that it's perfectly fine if we don't know what to do next, because we have a Heavenly Father who's got us. He has been holding us in the past, present, and will continue to hold us in future, caring for us in ways we can't even begin to understand. I believe 'I Need You' isn't just Olly's heart that is being laid bare; it's the echo of many souls (maybe even yours), a song that lovingly wraps around our struggles and whispers, 'You're not alone.' 

So, take a moment, sit down, and hit play. Allow Olly's honest plea to draw you closer to the One who can fill you when you're feeling empty, hold you close when you're feeling lost, and carry you when you're too tired to stand on your own. Your greatest strength starts by admitting that you need God. Let 'I Need You' by Olly Kiff touch your heart and help you to open your heart and let God's love and strength come into your life.

(Related scripture: Psalm 73:26; Jeremiah 29:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9)

Lyrics


https://genius.com/Olly-kiff-i-need-you-lyrics

Connect with Olly Kiff


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6BBDbUuYpDMVYTwgo5QgdA

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfr6xjqOHMs

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