"For The Sake Of My Soul (Upbeat Version)" by Carli Lessing is a refreshing song for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the chaos of today's world. Chaos and distractions that can't be stopped at the front door and follow you 24x7. That's what triggered Carli to write this song. Carli shares, "One morning as I was trying to do my quiet time, my phone kept beeping with Whatsapp notifications of my kids' school groups, the church worship band group and social media notifications and I just felt so overwhelmed. I remember thinking, "I don't need more of this, I need a whole lot less". It felt like all these things were just taking me away from the important things - spending time with God and making space for my family."
Carli effectively captures that moment of clarity in her song, when priorities shift from the trivial to the eternal, "I don't need more, I need less." This song isn't about shaming being busy or the technology that plays such an important role in our lives. The message of the song is about reclaiming focus on the things that truly matter most. "Scroll through my feed of latest trends // Keep buying and trying but I just end up spent" reflecting the emptiness and time we waste as we chase after fleeting pleasures.
Carli invites us to step away from the noise: "I'm switching off to connect // These feet will follow You instead // I'm stepping out of the noise // Taking the time to listen for Your voice." It's a call to let go of what doesn't really matter so we can say yes to what truly does. As Carli puts it, "I hope this song reminds people how easily we can become reactive to the world around us instead of finding our purpose and sense of direction from God."
(Related scripture: Matthew 16:26; Psalm 46:10; John 10:27-28)
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