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'Spaces' by Arcadia Worship: God's Presence in Our Empty Moments


Arcadia Worship’s new single “Spaces” is a song about finding comfort in God’s presence when there is a distance between you and your loved ones. This relateable feeling of distance has been skillfully used to get the listener thinking about what feelings our own distance from God gives us. When we feel far away, whether it is from loved ones or from God, the key is in remembering that God is always near by, filling the spaces and bringing His peace.

Arcadia Worship - spacesThe first verse sets a scene - those tough times you face when you’re separated from the One or ones you care about. Even though you are here, part of your heart is miles away. This song beautifully expresses our need for God’s presence to close that emotional distance. The chorus is a comforting declaration that God fills those empty spaces, holding our hearts together and giving us peace, no matter how scattered our minds might be.

The second verse speaks about when your thoughts are going all over the place, possibly causing anxiety, times when God really pulls you in and recenters your heart, a source of peace that you can’t always comprehend. The bridge reinforces the powerful truth that God isn’t far away. He is and always has been by your side!

This song places a different perspective on distance. God can fill the spaces of any distance. He is ready to fill those spaces with His love and peace. All it takes is for you to invite Him in: 'God I need your presence to come and fill the space.'

May “Spaces” by Arcadia Worship help you to invite His peace and reassurance into your heart.

(Related scripture: Psalm 34:18; Philippians 4:7; Isaiah 41:10)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7yQicYS8IQmJZJW5mM25By

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFepJIjYj7Q

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