Skip to main content

"Strong Foundation" by David Samuel: How This Track Will Strengthen Your Faith


"Strong Foundation" by David Samuel (aka In Him) is a track that is inspired by Luke 6:46–49, and turns one of Jesus' lessons about life's foundations into a beautiful CEDM track. The song follows the story of two brothers in Jericho - one brother carefully plans and builds his home on solid rock, while the other brother rushes off to build his house without much thought. The contrast between the two brothers also mirrors the differences in the way that we respond/deal with life's challenges. Are we holding on to something unshakable, or are we settling for shortcuts?

In Him (David Samuel) - Strong FoundationThe lyrics beautifully capture the tension between these differences. Lines like "Step by step I find my way // Through trials that block each day," the daily struggle and the determination to trust God. The chorus, "Closer to You I long to stay… Your light whispers and calls me near," that intimate moment when we realize that His love dispels fear and draws us near. In the bridge we hear a declaration of resilience that our relationship with Jesus brings: "When the storms rage wild and high // You're my shelter, You're my guide." 

Jesus wants to be your guide, to lead you, and to walk beside you. He is the solid ground that withstands any storm or turbulence that life brings. May this song encourage you to ground yourself in faith and build on His solid foundation. Go ahead and give this song a listen - you'll be glad you did.

(Related scripture: Luke 6:46–49; Psalm 46:1-2; Isaiah 26:3-4)

Connect with In Him (David Samuel)

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

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

Tags:

Popular posts

"As My Body Breaks" by Iossa: Faith That Defies Suffering

Sometimes the seed for the most powerful worship is planted during life's weakest moments. The idea for "As My Body Breaks" by Iossa originated in a hospital room, where Filipino singer Jyel Tagbo was fighting Stage 5 kidney disease. Dean Mark Hilario Enoza saw how Jyel continued to worship with unwavering faith in the midst of extreme pain and suffering. The lyrics for this song are deeply inspired by Jyel's journey, and it shouldn't be a surprise that the song is dedicated to him.  So, what do you sing when pain becomes your daily companion? The second verse confesses, "The poison creeps, the pain runs deep," but despair isn't an option! The chorus encourages you to look beyond despair: "Is this the end, the last refrain? // But I believe, I'll sing again." That feeling of despair isn't the end of the story. With God by your side, whatever feels like a breaking point will become a breakthrough moment: "As my body breaks, my...
More >>

"Meet Me in the Valley" by Tasha Layton: God in the Low Places

We've all experienced times in our lives when everything feels impossible, and it feels like God is nowhere near. Tasha Layton sings about that very struggle in her song, "Meet Me in the Valley." Tasha calls out those painful moments and places them in the context of promises that you can read in Psalm 23. God promises that goodness and mercy will follow us, even through life's darkest seasons.  Tasha shared the main takeaway of this song on her Instagram account: "You are not forgotten. You are not alone. God meets you right where you are."   We often aren't able to recognize His grace until we're desperately needing it, and honestly, we often don't appreciate what we have (and what He has given us) until everything falls apart. But instead of dwelling in despair, Tasha reminds us to look upwards, and ask for His help: "In the middle of the war // Tell me that I'll make it // When I'm not sure // You'll be faithful." We...
More >>

Top 2000 Year-End Chart - Best Christian Contemporary Songs Streamed in 2021 - (HOT CHRISTIAN SONGS)

Our Top 2000 Year-End Chart of the most-streamed Christian Contemporary Music (CCM & CEDM) in 2021.  One single playlist with 154 hours and 36 minutes of listening pleasure. Ranking the 2000 most streamed songs of the year. View our Top 2000 Charts Archive You can listen to the playlist on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eGdkgGmwk5k78RupaYxWx We have synced this playlist to Deezer and YouTube (the majority of the songs from our playlist are also on these platforms). On Deezer:   https://www.deezer.com/playlist/8426311062   On YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSxwvzjqcN_Zy_DopeCUDK8BPxkL8by7e   Don't forget to check out our other Christian playlists on:  https://www.christiandance.eu/playlists
More >>