n light of everything that is going on today, worldwide, you might be feeling… alone. Let GAWVI’s “Not So Far” comfort you. Here are the lyrics: I had to cover up my eyes Saw what the bottom lookin like Still got a little bit of light It’s like you gave me new sight More and more a little over time It don’t matter how far I get Cause when a heathen come running home I know you gonna Love me You wake me up from my sleep Gonna Love me More than enough Cause I know you gonna Tell me That I’m close to you heart Gonna Tell me That I’m not too far Gonna Love me You wake me up from my sleep Gonna Love me More than enough Cause I know you gonna Tell me That I’m close to you heart Gonna Tell me I ran a million miles away You catch me testing out my faith The only thing that never changed was you I know that every single step that I'm taking Yeah, it's covered in your love no hesitation I can’t Shake my faith I know you say Even when you see me run Hand that I’m holding a ton Feel like the prodigal son You wait on In a world where we can easily be caught-up in trying to create the best life, and to earn the praise of others—it can be absolutely soul-crushing. It can leave us empty—even if we reach whatever goal. Tauren Wells brings us a simple, beautiful concept in his song “Known.” That concept—you’re loved for who you are in this moment. Not what you did, or what you might accomplish. You are truly known by a pure being who just wants to have a relationship with you as you are. Wells is a five-time Grammy Award Nominee, a Dove Award winner for New Artist of the Year 2018, and is well on his way to superstardom. His voice is smooth like butter, and the simplicity of this tune paired with its simply-sweet message fills your heart. There is other-worldly comfort here: When we speak of true love, this is it. Flawless. Not spoiled by human shortcomings and judgements. Sniff. Sniff. We might be experiencing some emotion here. Sigh. "Known" It's so unusual it's frightening You see right through the mess inside me And you call me out to pull me in You tell me I can start again And I don't need to keep on hiding I'm fully known and loved by You You won't let go no matter what I do And it's not one or the other It's hard truth and ridiculous grace To be known fully known and loved by You I'm fully known and loved by You It's so like You to keep pursuing It's so like me to go astray, ooh But You guard my heart with Your truth The kind of love that's bullet proof And I surrender to Your kindness, oh I'm fully known and loved by You You won't let go no matter what I do And it's not one or the other It's hard truth and ridiculous grace To be known fully known and loved by You I'm fully known and loved by You How real, how wide How rich, how high is Your heart I cannot find the reasons why You give me so much How real, how wide How rich, how high is Your heart Now, I cannot find the reasons why You give me so much I'm fully known (fully known) and loved by You You won't let go (no you won't let go) no matter what I do And it's not one or the other It's hard truth and ridiculous grace To be known fully known and loved by You I'm fully known and loved by You It's so unusual it's frightening I'm fully known and loved by You Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. Ever had a song just slap you in the face, and you absolutely dig it? That’s how we feel about Emily Brimlow’s tune “Hope”. She has such a unique voice and tone. It’s addicting. And there is nothing wrong with this type of addiction. Emily’s love for average folk inspired this song. “I wanted to write a tribute to the everyday person.” Emily says, “A song to the ones who find a reason to smile even when they’re down.” We can easily see ourselves putting this one on repeat, happily. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. We’re not immersed in the Christian Music scene. The Crack Wise staff is down with good music—of any genre. And we particularly love songs that inspire and touch our hearts. The message behind 7eventh Time Down’s song “The 99” is clear-cut. Crafting the lyrics from Luke 15, the song tells the tale of being lost but sought-after by Jesus. “Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn’t you leave the 99 in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it… Count on it! There is more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over 99 good people in no need of rescue.” Upbeat and uplifting, you may just find yourself singing along. You may be lost. But you can be found, if willing. |
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