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"SUNSETS" by Jesse Callan: When Life Feels Like Too Much, Remember Who's in Control


"SUNSETS" by Jesse Callan comes at a time when the world is filled with noise, tensions, and insecurity. With everything that is going on, it's quite easy to lose perspective and feel the weight of the world closing in. Jesse reflects on the challenging times that he faced in 2025, not as a story of despair, but as a declaration of faith, constantly pointing to the One who is always in control. "Some days I fade under the weight of the world // Like ice cream on hot days I feel I'm missing the chill // Some days it just feels like it's more than I can bear // Until I put my phone away and remember where You are."

Jesse Callan - SUNSETSJesse points our focus upward: "You're on the throne // Painting sunsets in the sky // Till the whole world knows // Till I see you with my eyes." We're encouraged to reach out to God, not because it's convenient, but because God is genuinely in control even when our lives feel so overwhelming!

The song has bright synths, a bouncy groove, and a memorable chorus that carries the core message in a way that feels uplifting and fun, while still pointing people back to faith and hope. While life will always remain full of unexplainable mysteries, these uncertainties aren't a reason to panic… uncertainties are invitations to deepen your faith and move closer to God. When you understand that God works all things for your good, your perspective changes. God is actively "painting sunsets in the sky," reminding you that He is there and fully in control. 

So, put away your phone for a few minutes. May this song encourage you to lift your heart and hands to God in praise. No matter what the circumstances are that surround you, God remains sovereign. "Cause I know that You are working all things for my good // So I lift my heart and hands and praise you like I should."

(Related scripture: Psalm 103:19; Romans 8:28; Psalm 19:1)

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