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"God Of…" by Blessing Tangban: God Isn't Limited by Our Mountains or Valleys


Have you ever stood on a mountaintop, awed by the vastness of creation, and wondered how God can be both infinite and intimately close? That's the heart of "God Of…" by Blessing Tangban, the African Nova Scotian Music Association's 2025 Songwriter of the Year. Blessing wrote the lyrics for this song on a mountaintop in Nigeria. 

Blessing Tangban - God Of…The song reminds us that God isn't limited to our highs or lows. He's the God of the mountain and the valley, as Blessing sings, and He's the God of the healed and the broken. She sings, "God on the mountain, God in the valley // God every waking moment I see," emphasizing that God is there for us through our highs and lows… He is not there as an observer; He is deeply involved in our life. 

"God in your splendor, God in your rage // God never changing from age to age." Blessing admits that she isn't always able to grasp this. "I try to understand, and I try to reconcile // All the ways that you show up." And the best thing we can do is to find peace in simple awe: "When I see you, I know it's you."

The core message of this song isn't about explaining God… It's all about acknowledging Him and how He brings comfort to our chaos. It's an invitation to take a few moments each day to recognize His presence in your life. May this song empower you to embrace Him, and let Him lead you along your unique path, and stand tall in reverence. Go ahead and give this song a listen, and let its message touch your heart and draw you closer to God.

(Related scripture: Psalm 121:1-2; Psalm 139:7-10; Malachi 3:6)

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