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Casting Crowns - Just Be Held Lyrics

Artist:
Casting Crowns
Album:
Thrive
Official Release:
28 Jan 2014

Lyrics

Verse 1


Hold it all together
Everybody needs you strong
But life hits you out of nowhere
And barely leaves you holding on


Verse 2


And when you're tired of fighting
Chained by your control
There's freedom in surrender
Lay it down and let it go


Chorus


So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away
You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world's not falling apart, it's falling into place
I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held


Verse 3


If your eyes are on the storm
You'll wonder if I love you still
But if your eyes are on the cross
You'll know I always have and I always will


Verse 4


And not a tear is wasted
In time, you'll understand
I'm painting beauty with the ashes
Your life is in My hands


Chorus (Repeat)


So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away
You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your worlds not falling apart, its falling into place
I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held


Bridge


Lift your hands, lift your eyes
In the storm is where you'll find Me
And where you are, I'll hold your heart
I'll hold your heart
Come to Me, find your rest
In the arms of the God who won't let go


Chorus (Repeat)


So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away
You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your worlds not falling apart, its falling into place
I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held,
just be held, just be held


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Meaning & Inspiration

“Just Be Held” by Casting Crowns speaks to someone worn out by holding everything together. The opening verse says everybody needs you strong, but life hits without warning and leaves you barely holding on. The next verse offers freedom in surrender: lay it down and let it go.

The chorus is written as words from God: “You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held,” and “Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place.” The later verses say that if the eyes are on the storm the listener may doubt His love, but if they are on the cross they will know He always has. This is close to Matthew 14:30-31 and Psalm 56:8 on tears not wasted.

The bridge invites: “Come to Me, find your rest,” echoing Matthew 11:28. The song is a gentle call to rest in God’s hands.

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