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Finding Comfort in Ally Minju's 'Hold My Hand'



Ally Minju - Hold My HandAlly Minju's song, "Hold My Hand," is an earnest prayer with a melody line that combines nostalgic disco vibes with the unique sounds of K-pop. The result is a beautiful and relatable cry for God's comfort and guidance, with a catchy sing-along melody.

Ally shared the following backstory for her song:

As a Christian artist, my journey has been filled with moments of both joy and challenge. "Hold My Hand" was born out of one of those challenging times. It was in the quiet of the night, at 5 a.m., when my sleep was constantly interrupted by overwhelming worries and anxious thoughts. I was suffering from insomnia when inspiration struck. The Holy Spirit reminded me that it's perfectly fine to reach out for God's hand. I recalled God's promises, such as Isaiah 41:13, where we are assured that He holds our right hand and helps us through our fears, and in a childlike state, I asked God to "Hold My Hand."
Some of the lyrics were even inspired during my performances in secular environments, where God would remind me that I didn't have to worry about anyone else's approval because it was just the two of us on the stage. Once, I performed at a bar right after a heavy metal artist who explicitly pointed to Satan in his songs. Though I was shaking in my boots, anticipating what it'd be like to perform as a Christian artist aiming to empathize with the lost and glorify Christ, the Holy Spirit comforted me. I realized I didn't have to worry about anyone's approval. I experienced Christ's goodness and how His power is always made perfect in our weaknesses.

If there is only one thing that you takeaway from this song, may it be that you're never alone. God is already beside you, waiting for you to open the door. Go ahead, open that door to let Him in, so His presence can cover you like a warm embrace, giving you the courage to move forward, despite the scars you carry. 

Next time, when you're in that dark and lonely place, may this song help you to remember that all it takes is to ask God to 'Hold your Hand'.

(Related scripture: Isaiah 41:13; Psalm 63:8; Psalm 94:19)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Bi2HAQR0WnMUESJtmZnKB

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ol-rD2j5k

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