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"You Are The Vine" by Alex Young And Friends: Kickstarter to a Chorus of Dependence and Worship


"You Are the Vine" is a mid-tempo song by Alex Young and Friends. The lyrics are inspired by John 15, where we are reminded that we're part of something that is bigger than ourselves. The song was recorded with Jason Hoard (known from Third Day, Crowder, and Shane and Shane) after a successful Kickstarter campaign. 

Alex Young And Friends - You Are The VineIt emphasizes our dependency on Christ—the Vine—and urges us to "stay here in Your love" and surrender to His rhythm. I love how the song keeps circling back to the same whisper: "Apart from You, we can do nothing." Not a guilt trip, just a fact, a surrender, a recognition that spiritual life flows from acting in harmony with Him. One of the lines turns worship into action: "Let Your people join Your chorus, songs of love and sacrifice." In other words: sing, sure, but also continuously give and forgive. Embrace His presence, not just for comfort but to change your heart and mind(set). 

You'll love the interweaving vocal melodies that start at 3m10s. It's a song that turns His Word into a heartbeat: Christ isn't a crutch but our lifeline, our Source. Worship Him through surrender and sacrifice. If you're feeling spiritually dry or simply need a reminder of where true vitality grows, then give this song a listen. This song isn't just heard—it's felt, especially when your day feels impossible.

(Related scripture: John 15:4-5; John 15:9-10; Psalm 100:2)

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