'Just Want You' by Holy Gather: Authentic Worship Beyond Imitation

Immerse yourself in the spiritual beauty of Holy Gather's powerful song, 'Just Want You'. It is more than just a song; it is an anthem echoing our Savior's words to each of us: 'I just want you—as you are.' Just as the Scriptures encourage us to come as we are, this song echoes a promise that when we enter His presence, He wants to mold us into who He wants us to be.

It is liberating to know that every strum, every note, resounds with God's love for our uniqueness, reminding us that we are all unique and created with a divine purpose. Holy Gather sings of genuine, pure worship that is not restricted or constrained by man-made rules and dogma. Rather, it reassures us of the Christ-centered truth: our Savior enjoys every distinctive flavour of our worship and praise.

In the face of life's sorrows and the monotony of daily struggles, 'Just Want You' encourages us to pause for a moment. Give thanks and express your love for what Jesus has done for you. The melody serves as a gracious reminder that as we worship the Lord and sing His praise, we are encouraged to be ourselves rather than simply mimicking others. After all, He is not looking for carbon-copy worship. He sincerely desires us.

(Related scripture: Isaiah 43:1; John 4:23-24; 1 Samuel 16:7)

Connect with Holy Gather

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/70azCnnO6hKm23SflJHzdR

You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qcO650CB5hWY00FWcx75h

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOYjAErZ2t8

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