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Kyler Martinson's 'Immanuel': A Song of Comfort and Discovering God


Kyler Martinson's 'Immanuel' was triggered by a season where Kyler was feeling very alone and was discovering more of who God is, how personal He is, and the beauty and mystery of his heart for us. While Kyler was struggling with feeling alone, he felt the closeness of God and realized that a relationship with God is not only very personal… He is with us. A rough draft of the song was recorded in the quiet stairways of his church, a song that emphasizes one of the names of God, "Immanuel," meaning God with us.

Kyler Martinson - ImmanuelThe lyrics beautifully juxtapose God's endless glory with His intimate love for us. How He loves us despite all of our flaws and the choices we make in our lives. He marvels at how the Creator of all chooses to dwell among us and hold us close. The song reflects on the wonder of God's holy and immense nature, and at the same time His desire to be near us and strengthen us, underscoring the mind-blowing nature of His love.

May His name, 'Immanuel,' remind you throughout the year, and especially during this Christmas season, that God is always nearby, ready to bless you, protect you, and set you back on course again. He is axiously waiting for you to invite Him into your life. May this song give you a hint of the love you will feel as He embraces you and reassure you that God is Immanuel... that He, indeed, is with us.

(Related scripture: Matthew 1:23; Colossians 1:16-17; 1 John 4:9-10)

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