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Mohammed K Paika’s ‘Just Human’: A Call to Unity and Peace


Just Human' by Mohammed K Paika, is a touching and very relevant song about the growing lack of unity and peace in this world. Our world… where it seems that we have lost touch with the essence of our shared humanity. The song calls us to break down barriers - religious and political - and see each other as children of God. Sure, we can all point to politicians who sanction the violance, the children who pull knives (or worse) instead of talking, and the list goes on. But nothing will change until we change what we can. It starts with us, you and me. 

Mohammed K Paika - Just HumanMohammed's voice, combined with a unique musical blend of drums, synths, guitars, and piano, takes you on a musical journey that encourages you to find peace amid all of the global turmoil we see. 

The message of this song is so relevant, as we see the number of conflicts growing, like Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine, and many more that don't even make the 6 o'clock news. Mohammed writes lyrics like, 'In the depths of my heart, a wish takes flight / Troubled by factions waging an endless fight,' that expressing what many of us feel… pain and a longing for peace. 

Mohammed sings, 'Peace is the answer, where we all belong,' suggesting that we should all give up our weapons, both real and figurative, like the words we use, and embrace the fact that we are all equal. God created us equal, and plans for each of us - there are no labels or divides. Imagine a world where borders blur as we stand hand in hand, grounded in faith and love. It's not a new thought, it's a message that has been heard for centuries, but the only advancements humanity seems to be making in this area is in the technology and strategies used in battle. 

Kyle Townsend's collaboration, together with Trevor Stanislaus and Hailey Summers, turns 'Just Human' into a heartfelt prayer for a world united. A prayer that we hope will be heard in more and more homes across the world. 

Give 'Just Human' a listen. May this song move your heart and spirit with its powerful message. It's time to look beyond our differences and find the divine unity that truly binds us all.

(Related scripture: Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 4:3; John 17:21)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5UzUKKiXCHBX4PG57jrh25

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=435tP-85FAo

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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