Just Be Held
Today we’ll be taking a look at “Just Be Held” by Casting Crowns which currently sits at #15 on the 20theCountdownMagazine. I tend to hold bands like Casting Crowns to a higher standard because they are not simply musicians, they are youth pastors. 'Just Be Held' also incorporates adult contemporary elements, with one critic comparing the song's string arrangement to those on Downton Abbey, while 'You Are the Only One' is a worship song. I love most of Casting Crowns music, but I ordered this song because I'm leading a Celebrate Recovery 12 Step group, and Just Be Held is a song about being overwhelmed in life, and finally getting to the point where you let go and let God. 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, Ill hold your heart Ill hold your heart Come to Me, find your rest In the arms of the God who wont 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 worlds not. 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, Ill hold your heart Ill hold your heart Come to Me, find your rest In the arms of the God who wont 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 worlds not.
Sitting here this morning listening to Casting Crowns sing “Just Be Held” and it really spoke to my heart. If you have children, you know there are times when they fight being held – when they are tired, mad, or frustrated. I wonder if God wants to come and hold us in these times and we are much like a child with their legs and arms all flapping and squirming, trying to get down. I can see Him patting our back and saying, “Shhh. I have this all under control. I know you don’t understand, but trust in Me.”
But we still fight and we still try to handle it on our own. We fight against what we think we “should” have versus what God’s will is for our lives. I know I get irritated when I try to tell my children how to do something and they do something completely different, which ends in failure. Yet He still comes time and time again – trying to pick us up and hold us. He wants to comfort our fears, our confusions, and our frustrations, but we push Him away.
So today, my friend, I want you to be open to Jesus. Let Him hold you in your times of frustration and insecurity. He knows the future and He knows what you need – even if you think you need something completely different. Let Him soothe your soul and give it rest, for only He can truly and completely give you the peace you are constantly seeking.
Today, spend 10 minutes just being. Just sitting or laying in His presence. Let Him sweep over you and give you a refreshing. He has been waiting for you.
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
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
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
– Casting Crowns “Just Be Held” from Lyricfind
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 worlds not falling apart, its falling into place
Just Be Held Song Lyrics
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
Just Be Held Bible Verse
I’m painting beauty with the ashes
Your life is in My hands
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 worlds not falling apart, its 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 wont let 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 worlds not falling apart, its falling into place
I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held