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'From the Ashes' by Maria Segerholm ft. Tom Taylor: A Journey From Despair to Praise


If you've ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, then think of what Job went through. Maria Segerholm and Tom Taylor released an EP called 'From the Ashes', with a title song (also named 'From the Ashes') inspired by the extreme challenges that Job faced. Maria and Tom make an inspiring link between Job's ancient story and the personal struggles we all face in our lives (albeit that some seem to face more struggles than others). 

Maria Segerholm ft. Tom Taylor - From the AshesThe lyrics try to describe Job's anguish: 'Even though I've lost everything, barely making it through the day.' And in the pre-chorus, you can almost hear Job cry out with raw honesty: 'I breath in, breath out. Where are You, Lord? Are you there?' If there is only one thing that you take-away from this song, let it be the example of Job's unwavering faith in God. 

When Maria and Tom wrote this song, Maria realized that this song had to be part of her lament EP. A song that places everything you're facing into a larger perspective, one that looks beyond your sorrow and questioning. 'From the Ashes' is all about transforming grief into hope and victory. 'The enemy tried to take my peace, but I'll stand firm in what I believe,' reminding us of the strength we find in our faith, one that makes us victorious when life tries to crush us. 

A victory we will find thanks to God's unwavering presence, one that empowers us to sing along with the chorus: 'From the ashes, You will restore. You and only You will never leave.' 

Are you ready to equip yourself for a transition from sorrow and personal struggle to victory? May this song renew your spirit with the eternal promise that God is always there with you, restoring you from the ashes if you hold onto your faith and let Him lead!

(Related scripture: Job 1:21; John 10:10; Psalm 34:18; Romans 8:28)

Lyrics


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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6KbHrMMhgD56agEyeSlhiM

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtNm-c1c3go

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

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