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'Why Wouldn't I Run?' by Lee Park Worship: An Invitation You Can't Ignore


Let me dive right into it: 'Why Wouldn't I Run?' by Lee Park Worship isn't your ordinary type of praise song. It's more like a heart-to-heart chat with a good friend over coffee, only this friend is called 'Faith' and he is challenging you to step up. We've all been there, trying to nail life on our own, pretending we've got it all figured out. But deep down, we know that when we lean into His goodness, that feeling of being alone fades away. Every... single... time!

Lee Park Worship - Why Wouldn’t I Run?Here's the kicker: Jesus already laid down the groundwork. He’s already did all of the heavy lifting. The burning question that this song is asking you is: 'Why wouldn't you run to Him?' You already have a picture of the peace, rest, and the unconditional love that is waiting for you. So, what's stopping you?

Lee Park Worship captures this divine lesson so beautifully. It's like they're whispering in your ear, reminding you of this truth that we so often forget as we go through life's chaos. This song isn't just for your playlist; it's especially for those moments when you're on the brink, teetering between faith and despair. It’s a reminder of His open arms and the amazing grace that is awaiting us.

So, why wouldn't you give it a listen? Let it play in the background of your day, your life. Let it nudge you gently towards Him. Because, in the end, when His love is calling out to you so clearly, running seems to be the only logical response, doesn't it?

(Related scripture: Hebrews 4:16; Jeremiah 31:3; John 14:27)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2ILNMSnoi5GsJ2SixADJ7x

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED4KguyPkIc

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