Need you now

[Richard Mulcahy]

 

[Halbhh]

I really like this song.

Seriously. It's just so...likable.

But, if she or anyone really wants that rest and peace she sings about asking for....

...they only have to do what Christ clearly said is required for His peace to come on us --

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

No amount of singing, praying, will remove or erase what He said -- this is the way He told us to obtain His peace.

But....it's still a very easy song to like! This happens pretty often in Christian music: a song we like, well done, and at the same time we want to tell the person: here's what He said for that. If people would only listen to Him!

 

[Richard Mulcahy]

A short overview of the story and message of hope of the song...

The song finds Plumb recalling God's help during times when life has got on top of her. "'Need You Now' was born out of anxiety and panic attacks I had as a teenager," she explained. "I've learned over the years that no matter how many times I've cried out to God, for whatever reason, He never grows tired. He never leaves us alone or gives us more than we can carry because he loves us. No matter what we've done. I' m so thankful this song that has helped me, can give hope to others as well."