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Jenna Northwood's 'Gotta Keep': Finding Strength in the Song


Jenna Northwood wrote the song 'Gotta Keep' when she was going through a difficult time. The song is a testament to Jenna's steadfast faith. It's a rallying cry for everyone who is toughing it out. The beat of the song? A single line: 'Gotta Keep, Gotta keep it all together.'

Jenna Northwood - Gotta KeepJenna helps us to remember that we're not alone. Somedays the news can really hit your sense of safety and security, and you almost wish that you could just switch it off and pretend it's not happening. It's also in those moments that we are blessed with the assurance that God is always with us. He keeps us upright when things get rough. And it is in songs like 'Gotta Keep' where we find strongholds to help keep us strong and calm. Songs that help us to position events in a larger persective, changing how we perceive the news that comes by as well as the day-to-day challenges we face at work and home.

Jenna's song is a call to action, encouraging us to hold onto our hope, trust, faith, and a belief in God's constant presence. There is hope in this song, a hope that reminds us that God will carry us through all circumstances and with His help, all will be okay.

(Related scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 46:1-2; Philippians 4:13)

Connect with Jenna Northwood

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennanellnorthwood
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennanorthwood
  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VbPMdyMNWc8MFP3IjL4lK


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1QZJdfjCwzhD6zvT5ydj9R

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3hsXeq14_8

Would you like to hear more CCM music? Then check out our Christian playlists on: https://www.christiandance.eu/playlists

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