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Joy Dame's 'Even in the Ups': A Melody of Continual Prayer


Joy Dame released a song called: 'Even in the Ups', a nice mix of Christian pop and Gospel with a contagious 'dance in the kitchen' feel. Joy Dame wrote this song together with 3 friends during a songwriting retreat. They started from scratch as they were discussing how prayer is important in every aspect of the Christian life - 'even in the ups'. 

Joy Dame - Even in the UpsThe song is a reminder that God isn't just there for tough times, He is also there for when life is going well! Listening to the lyrics was a bit of a wakeup-call for me as well, realizing that I am sometimes more often on my knees while I'm facing challenges, and my prayers to thank Him for His blessings may be somewhat brief, or possibly even forgotten. Ouch! But it's so true: 'But even in the ups I need you, even in the ups.' 

In the ups, that's when our relationship with God is more about growing, having an attitude of praise and dependance, and being prepared to follow His lead wherever it takes us. This relationship prepares for whatever comes next, where He stands by us as we go through the challenge and helps us look back at what happened, evaluate, learn, and grow closer. 

I trust that you'll love the chorus, 'Easy to need you in the down down down, but even in the ups I need you even in the ups.' It's the kind of chorus that sticks in your mind as you are doing dishes or driving to work and hopefully also comes to mind after your downs. 

Don't wait - give 'Even in the Ups' a listen and hopefully find its way to one of your playlists. May this song inspire you to lift your hands, and let your heart praise and thank God, even in the ups!

(Related scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6-7; James 1:17)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7mWuShmhvxjN5XIHkOWhpu

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlbi2cujpCM

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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