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Amanda Janson's "The River (Living Water)": A Refreshing Journey for the Soul


"The River (Living Water)," by Amanda Janson, is about finding purpose in Jesus. In Amanda's case, it was her faith that helped her discover her true purpose in music. She writes her songs with the heart of someone who's experienced life's thirst, and in Jesus, she "thirsts no more."

Amanda Janson - The River (Living Water)The lyrics of this song are about leaving worldly pursuits behind and finding out that Jesus is enough. Amanda recalls chasing dreams that overshadowed what she really needed, dreams that gave only temporary satisfaction. She found out that it is His love that fills every void and gives us true satisfaction and purpose. 

The chorus of the song affirms that when life dries out our spirits, it is Jesus who replenishes us, and quenches our spiritual thirst in even the driest seasons. 

The bridge of the song is an invitation to all who feel weighed down or empty by life's struggles to come and drink from His well of mercy. May this song serve as a comforting embrace during life's storms and lead all who are "thirsty" to Him, our source of living water.

(Related scripture: John 4:14; Isaiah 58:11; Psalm 63:1)

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