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Alexander Reign's "Listen": A Testimony to Faith


Listen to Alexander Reign's song 'Listen,' immediately changes your mindset, helping you to focus on feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit. The song started as a melody that Alexander played during worship. A melody that evolved into a powerful collaboration with his brother in Christ, Brett Raio. Together, they created a song about trusting God and tuning out worldly noises.

Alexander Reign - ListenThe lyrics are a conversation with God. 'Said everything I am, the man I am, it is because it's from you God' captures the essence of surrendering to His plan, and forfeiting our own. It's about recognizing that our identity and purpose come from God's mercy and guidance, and not something we try to create on our own.

Possibly one of the biggest challenges we face is found in the song that says, 'Call me and send me and leave me I'll go, following You on this narrow road.' We need constant reminders to stay on God's path, even when it's difficult. The song encourages us to trust God's way, to follow His call, wherever it may lead us, and to cleanse our heart. The promise... to find joy we never thought was possible.

'Brett Raio’s voice complements this message beautifully,' says Reign. 'We only want to listen to You,' he sings, emphasizing the importance of just focusing on God's words.

Listening to 'Listen' is a call to deepen our faith. It's one of those songs that you feel in your heart, and leads you to a place where we can alignment with God and find peace.

May this song guide your day today (and further). May its message improve your walk with God, and remind you to listen to His voice above everything else.

(Related scripture: Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 10:27)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5v0pyNXiBqade5vccrwO6J

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv3jvieW_nA

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

PS: Did you know that the posts we have on Medium.com also contain the backstories that artists have shared with us? Check it out on: https://christianmusictoday.eu/

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