Song for first week of #Christmas Creative. Weeks theme was "hope".

True Hope

Forever Righteous

Johta Vay - Forever Righteous

4/22/2020

FACE DOWN (prod. by EPIK THE DAWN)

COVID 19 may carry the temptation to be gripped by fear but from my own life I know that God is faithful, even in the bleakest of situations. This is a song to encourage others to keep hope alive and rejoice in what God has provided though it may seem inconvenient or insufficient. God cares and can bring something beautiful from times that seem so dark. Trust Christ!

My Own Life (Prod. by EPIK THE DAWN)

I just recently got news that one of my cousins tested positive for Coronavirus and the immediate temptation was to fear. But we don't have to give in to this fear, Philippians 4:6-7 says, "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, WILL guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." As a Christian I have access to the mighty God that created all things and through the blood of Christ I can ask Him to help me in the midst of these uncertain times. Either to heal my cousin or help me to stand if decides not to. He is the Sovereign Lord and all He does and allows is for the ultimate good of His people and I know that he hears my prayers because he died to hear them.

Midnight Prayer (Prod. by EPIK THE DAWN)

#HUMBLE_WEDNESDAY
It has been 2 years since I was able to record music with a clear conscience. This verse was one of the first that I wrote when the LORD gave me the grace to start rapping again. That time away was a time to refocus and prioritize God back into his rightful place and serve my family with the love and attention that they deserve. I praise God for loving me enough to take away my dreams for a while to keep my soul from perishing. Hope y'all enjoy

Old Dayz (Prod. by KLAAWS)

Beloved

#HUMBLE_WEDNESDAY
This was the first song I wrote after God sat me down from music for 2 years. This my testimony of how envy, self-seeking, and pride nearly destroyed me and my relationship with God. It was the worship of self and my own glorification that took me into some of the darkest times of my life, but this was also the time where God showed me how faithful He is. His love is greater than my sin and he chastises those he loves. The fruit that has been produced from such a painful season is hard to believe and it makes me full of gratefulness. I pray that this song resonates with those that are involved in the arts or any other ministry and it causes them to do some reflection on their motives. Share if your blessed by this track.

Humble Wednesday

Senseless

#HUMBLE_WEDNESDAY 
To see all that is going on around the world and in my country only makes me think of the one that can implement true righteous judgement returning. He shows no partiality, He knows every thought and deed, seen and unseen and will hold us at His perfect standard with no curve. The reality of that makes me look at myself and say I have fallen short and need a covering for that Day. As much as I can look out and see the evils around me and say how much those people need to be punished I know that I'm in the same boat as them on an eternal level. Policies can change but if the hearts of men don't its just another band-aid that is sure to peel off in time. May our faith and works reveal Christ through the only message that can truly heal our land, the gospel.
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?

Coming Back

#HUMBLE_WEDNESDAY
As I get older and supposedly wiser in this life I continually find myself coming back to this same truth. That truth is that I need God, I was created as a dependent being. No matter how sweet my finances, relationships, and progress can be they all leave a void that can not be filled by mere physical satisfaction. There is a greater hunger and thirst that can only be fulfilled by being connected to the One I was created for.
Christ is the vine, his followers are the branches and without Him we can do nothing (even if it seems like we are). All that we do without Him will be revealed to fall short of His glory on that final day and be burned up, none of us truly want that. Christ came to give life to the dead but first we have to realize that's what we are "dead in sin" in order to desire a Savior. Are you ready to live?

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