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'You Are (Live)' by Rivers Crossing Worship: A Song of Identity, Truth, and Unfettered Love


There is a path to faith that often mirrors our daily struggles—an uphill battle, a torrent of doubts, a complete roadblock. However, we find breakthroughs through patience and persistence, similar to the story behind Rivers Crossing Worship's uplifting song, 'You Are.' Born from a songwriting impasse, it found its purpose and phrasing six months later, expressing the eternal story of Jesus in timeless melodies. It grew from doubt to become a definitive anthem of faith, proving that divinely inspired patience often yields life-changing revelations.

Rivers Crossing Worship - You Are (Live)Here is a song that resonates with the promise of God's invincible love while affirming Jesus' identity and forever connecting it to ours. During life's storms, we are reminded that we are who Jesus says we are. Unconditionally loved. Forever forgiven. God's children.

The song, like the beginning of time when darkness yielded to God's command, kindles the light of revelation within us. It echoes with the powerful reminder that our Savior, who appeared to have been 'lifted up and left for dead upon a cross,' rose from the grave, leaving sin and stone behind. So, no matter how far we have fallen into despair, we can find comfort in this reassurance.

Allow the deeply moving lyrics of 'You Are' to enter into your heartbeat, breathing new life into your faith journey. This song, adorned with heavenly messages and melodies, strengthens the bridge between earthly trials and heavenly faith, providing comfort, hope, and a reminder of God's incomprehensible divine love for us.

(Related scripture: John 1:1-2; Romans 8:15; Colossians 1:17)

Connect with Rivers Crossing Worship

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xuM274nFelfNPgItlKbUs


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0BnK6oUXeOo8f7bP8mY6oP

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCa9LmxmuMc

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