The world pulls down. God lifts higher. The world is constantly pulling at you, every single day. It screams to get your attention, drains your energy, and slowly draws you away from what matters most. XYSM captures that battle in the song “Way Of The World”. This is a song built around the very real tension between rising toward God and being distracted by the noise, pressures, and distractions of life. The lyrics open with raw honesty: “I don’t want to die, I just want to fly.” A cry out of desperation. As believers, we know that we were made for more than survival. We also know that the world has quite a large pull on us, and without clear and properly focused intentions, the world will win. The turning point in the song comes when the cry shifts from desperation to prayer. “So Lord give me strength, fill me with your love.” That’s where everything changes. Not self-discipline. Not willpower. It starts surrendering to God and honestly looking to Him for guidance and direction. Rea...