This song has been hugely active in my faith this past year. The first time I heard it was a week after moving into college last year for my freshman year. I was homesick and longing for someone to talk to who I had known longer than a week, and found myself sitting on a step behind the Chapel. I could hear the song being performed inside, but I had no clue why, as there were no events being held in the Chapel at that time. Now, looking back, I know it was one of the worship teams preparing for their weekly Thursday night worship, but at the time all I knew was that it was sent from God.
I've found that the words in "Let it Be Jesus" by Christy Nockels is a prayer that works as praise for joyous times and as a cry out to God in hard times, because no matter what it rings true. So often I want to take credit for my blessings and successes and I want to control my struggles, but I have to give it all to God. He is the Light and the Guide.
If you're going through a high in life, I encourage you to listen to this song and praise God for your blessings. Take a moment to remember that it's all about Jesus and His victory on the cross, and use the blessings that He's bestowed upon you to glorify Him.
If you're going through a valley of life, listen to this song and cry out to God. Ask Him to glorify Christ through your sufferings and to use them to His purposes, even if it's really hard to understand now. Try to focus on God's sovereignty, and know that He loves you more than you could ever hope to comprehend. Keep your eyes turned towards Him and He'll bring you inner peace and use this situation to His purposes.
Even if you're not going through a valley or a high, and you're in a middle ground of life, listen to the song and pray for God to make your thoughts and actions Christ-centered. I've found that the middle-periods of my life are the times where it is easiest to get complacent in my walk with God, because I feel as though I don't need His comfort, and the blessings He's given me seem less obvious.
Let it be Jesus.
