One of my favorite songs by Casting Crowns is “Just Be Held”. Shortly, after being widowed for the 2nd time, it comforted me like a friend. I would like to share the lyrics with you below. I added the Casting Crowns YouTube video with lyrics: I pray they bring you comfort and God blesses you with peace when things seems to be falling apart.
One thing I have learned from my journey is that God is in control and we need to surrender to that control or suffer the consequence of being controlled by the world, the government, your boss, your job, your career, your finances, your family, your friends, addictions, illness or so many other things that lead you to an empty and unfulfilled life when you least expect it. God provides all our needs. He wants us to have a healthy, vibrant and peaceful journey in every aspect of our lives.
Just Be Held
Hold it all together
Everybody needs you strong
But life hits you out of nowhere
And barely leaves you holding on
And when you’re tired of fighting
Chained by your control
There’s freedom in surrender
Lay it down and let it go
Chorus
So when you’re on your knees and answers seem so far away
You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place
I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held
If your eyes are on the storm
You’ll wonder if I love you still
But if your eyes are on the cross
You’ll know I always have and I always will
And not a tear is wasted
In time, you’ll understand
I’m painting beauty with the ashes
Your life is in My hands
So when you’re on your knees and answers seem so far away
You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place
I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held
Lift your hands, lift your eyes
In the storm is where you’ll find Me
And where you are, I’ll hold your heart
I’ll hold your heart
Come to Me, find your rest
In the arms of the God who won’t let go
So when you’re on your knees and answers seem so far away
You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place
I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
(Stop holding on and just be held)
Just be held, just be held
Just be held, just be held
Source: LyricFindSongwriters: Mark Hall / Matthew West / Bernie Herms
Just Be Held lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Essential Music Publishing
My blog posts in the next coming weeks will hopefully contain some resources to get you through the dark days and into the light at the end of the tunnel. Most importantly, I pray that God will continue to show up in your life when you least expect it.
I thank God for never letting me go and holding me in the worst of times and walking, dancing and even singing with me in the best of times.
“Be strong & courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.” – Isaiah 43:2