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HOMECOMING's 'JESUS (ily)' - A Song of Transformative Love


HOMECOMING's 'JESUS (ily)' is a heartfelt song that captures that life-changing moment when you say 'YES' to Jesus. The abbreviation 'ily' in the song title stands for 'I Love You'. It's a song that expresses our love for Christ, and bridges that first moment that we surrendered ourselves to Christ and the lasting impact His love has in our lives. 

HOMECOMING - JESUS (ily)The lyrics echo the joy we may feel when we discover that we have a Father who truly loves and saves us: 'I won't forget / The moment I met You / The moment You changed my life.' These lines take you right back to your own awakening in faith, and remind you of God's unwavering presence. It doesn't matter what you're going through, whether you're on mountains high, or feel surrounded by darkness, the message of this song reassures you, 'I've got nothing to fear / I know You are with me.' 

If you think that 'JESUS (ily)' is just for the youth or new believers, then listen closer. It's a song for everyone who is looking to renew / refresh their commitment to Christ. The chorus is very straight forward and quickly gets you repeating the words, 'Jesus, I love You / Oh, how I love You / Here in this place I give You my heart.' The melody, the message, and the performance feel like a warm embrace that leads your heart closer to God, and encourages you to hold on to Jesus, no matter what happens or where you are on your spiritual journey. 

We believe that 'JESUS (ily)' is a great song to add to your playlist! We pray that its melody and sincere lyrics will remind you of that first time you said 'YES' to Jesus, and help you to stay grounded in His love. Embrace the joy, the reassurance, and the everlasting love that this song celebrates!

(Related scripture: Matthew 28:20; Psalm 23:4; Romans 8:38-39)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0FWLsCjIWNHT8F4ntjQVpx

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpPzbvgZw2g

Would you like to hear more CCM music? Then check out our Christian playlists on: https://www.christiandance.eu/playlists

PS: Did you know that the posts we have on Medium.com also contain the backstories that artists have shared with us? Check it out on: https://christianmusictoday.eu/

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