My mom passed away from cancer when I was 8, all my grandparents were gone by the time I was 13, and my best friend died when I was 15. Now, my dad has cancer and I worry about it so much, but this song makes me cry and feel better each time because I know that God is there for me and He has held me through all of this. Praise God!
This song "Held" was for me during the time my beautiful 28 year old daughter, Bobbie Sunshine, was in a coma for 58 days then died. God "Held" Me! He "Held" Me! I played this at her funeral and I listen to it regularly for since 2010 but this is the first post. My daughter is no longer suffering and is in a good place! I will be with you again, my girl. Mommy loves you so much!!
This song came on the radio when I was going to the doctor for my very first appointment to confirm my pregnancy. Little did I know at that time what this song would come to mean to me. On August 29, my baby boy (Zachary) went from my womb into the arms of Jesus. While my heart is broken, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am HELD by the ONE who loves me with perfect love and He will never let me go. Every time I hear this song I am awe struck by how much God loves each of us.
This song has been in my heart since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2020. The first surgery didn't get everything. I am having a bilateral mastectomy on March 8. My 80 year old mom is going to wait while I'm in surgery until I am taken to my room. She said since she can't fix this hurt like she could when I was little. She wants to be close to me in case I need her. Once a mom, forever a mom. I want to hear this song just before I go into the surgery.
God has not promised Sky's always blue Flower strewn pathways All our live through God has not promised Sun without rain Joy without sorrow Peace without pain But God has promised Strength for the day Rest for the labour Light for the way Grace for the trials Help from above Unfailing sympathy Undying love
I just recently lost my niece, her husband and two young daughters in a fire. They were celebrating an anniversary and the cabin they rented burnt to the ground. None survived. This song is one of a few that gives me consolation. When I hear it, it centers me. I then start thinking straight again. Thank you Jesus.
i came early to church last sunday and i just heard this song.... God thank you for making me realize you're always here for me...... God bless us everyone :)
"I had a dream that I was walking on the Beach and it was God and I and there were 2 set of footprints. Everytime I went through a tough time in my life the second pair of footprints went away, and it angered me, and so I cried out to God, why would you leave me now!? He Answered me, those prints are not yours but they are mine, and I will carry you through the hard times in your life. God doesn't promise an easy life, BUT he does promise 2 be there every step of the way and 2 carry us through
My heart goes out to you! I lost my sister to a tagic accident at 19. I didn't think i would ever get over it!!! But the lord is our refuge and our strength! He is the only One who understand and loves us so much,. She is in heaven with Our precious LORD and doesn't have to see the horrible things in this world that are going on. I am so sorry. He never leaves us or abandons us. Rest all our burdens on Him. My brother has Pancreatic Cancer now. GOD is with us always! mydogrudy7
Thank You, God, for holding me tight during emergency surgery and the prior pain. Thank You, Lord, for holding me as churches have prayed for my healing. Thank You for everything little thing You have done to help me slowly recover from 2, almost 3, months of excruciating physical pain. I adore You, God
This song is such a beautiful prayer. My heart broke and rejoiced at the same time. You have such a beautiful voice. Why have I not heard from you before. Keep on praying in your songs. This is your calling.
After the loss of your son this song had a new meaning to me. The promise was we were "Held". God was there the entire time and still is. Bless Nat for making this song as God shines through it all.
I was held so many times...God was so great to me and swept my tears many times.He is still holding me so tight and is walking side by side with me.To all those who are still waiting to be held, this song is the right answer to all your pain.
i'm sitting here crying because of the beauty and sorrow of this song. i hope that the parents of this child are looking up at the sky in happiness because Jesus now holds their child. God bless you.
My prayer for all those touched by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School... that you will be able to find moments where, despite your grief and fear and anger, you feel yourself to be Held. My prayer for mankind is that we can somehow hold on to ourselves in a way that helps us reach out in love to all, so that we can say to Evil, "Never again!"
An all time favorite that speaks deeply to our hearts. God has, more than once, used me to do the holding. We who have been "held" are also called to hold. There is never a time when I am more aware of His love than when He uses me as His conduit.
Meaning of 'held', explained by Natalie's father: "Though Natalie recorded the song Held, it was actually written by Christa Wells in honor of her friends who had been childless for 12 years, though fervently praying for a child. When after all those years they finally had their first child.... You can empathize with their heartbreak when they found him dead in his crib at 2 months of age. It was out of this seeming tragedy this song was born which has ministered to folks all over the world."
This song reminds me of how i felt when my brother died. He was there to explain to me what my fathers alcoholism was, what it meant...I pray every night with thanks to God that I lived through it. I write this comment in tears and faith for tomorrow, and God. R.I.P Drew, none of us will ever forget you. God bless.
i have looked for this song for many times and no one had it. In my country there is a christian Tv station called Channel 44 which has got a program broadcasting worship jams every Saturday and they used this as a program song. I love it more than u can imagine.I believe you get time and check this, Thank you being a blessing to me and the other. There those moments which just need some one to relax and reflect, you come to believe that " that what it means to be loved" God bless you
This has been a year of loss for me-my job of over ten years, my grandmother, two friends and now possibly my home. This song reminds me that I am not alone and that God is with me now and always.
I lost my brother last year. In Aug 2020. I miss you! I prayed for him a lot, could've prayed even more. I wasn't there to say good bye to him. i didn't find out until the day after he died. It shattered my whole world. She was addicted to drugs and alcohol. He was so lost. I was soo terried he would pass away. I remember going to the funeral home and I could barely breathe. He was my only sibling!!! :'( I miss you! I know Jesus has a plan, I just didn't expect it to go this way. I hope he cried out to Jesus before he died! He almost died, or did die the month before, but they revived him. :'( I miss you. Love You! Your only sister.
7 months ago I lost my second son out of four boys. at his service in church we had a slide video with Natalie Grant song held he will not be forgotten we miss him we know he's with Jesus
He will comfort us in our time of need if we allow Him to. His grace extends to our sorrow and pain, just as it does to our sin. His love for us in all encompassing.
my aunt passed away last night and i have been listening to this song all day. i can't stop crying or thinking about her. she didn't deserve to die so young and with a loving family needing her. i don't know if i can live without her....
THIS SONG IS IN MEMORY FOR MY BABY GIRL THAT WE LOST AT SUCH AN EARLY TIME IN HER LIFE. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED SO VERY DEARLY. IF ANY OF YOU HAVE EVER LOST A CHILD YOU WILL KNOW WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH AND KNOW THAT ITS NOT THE EASIEST THING TO DO. ALWAYS WANTING TO HOLD YOUR BABY AND KNOWING THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO THAT.
i heard this for the first time a week ago...my daughter sang it in her church that sunday with nothing but vocals and karaoke music that she bought the previous friday. she is so talented and i am NOT biased...i actually am very hard to please...which is sad b/c she doesn't understand that i am demanding her best and there is no doubt she can do it. anhoo--i fell in love with this..."better hands" will be sung at my funeral! TY NATALIE GRANT--U R PHENOMENAL.
This is like salve for wounds. In 2007 our family realationships were at crossroads. This song really helped us along with a very incourageing christain couple who understood what we were going through.
Just Amazing. I Love This. Jesus Is Who I Live For, And Always Will Live For. I Cna't Wait Till The Day When I Finally Meet HIm In The Clouds, And See His True Majesty.
Thank you so much for such an awesome beautiful song and video. Sharing with a Bible forum, by the One who holds us. Jesus said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you. You are Mine. I have your name inscribed on the palm of My nail-pierced hands. Our Savior holds, unborn babies, (miscarriages), little children and all people in His arms. Stay close to Jesus and He will never let you go. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Oh, How He Loves Us All. +
this song really helped me through the loss of my mom and sister share it with all of those who may need a boost due to the loss of a loved one.. absolutely beautiful.......................
My precious daughter was born sleeping on July 8, 2012...I have been trying in vain to understand why...I was 20 wks & 4 days pregnant with her beautiful soul...But to know she's up there and is safe in God's arms makes it a little easier somedays to cope...And I rejoice in the day that I am reunited with her...Mommy and Daddy love nad miss you so very much Preincess Mackenzie
I will teach Sunday school tomorrow and will show this video to my students. The study is on hardships and miracles. This song though lets us know that God is soverign and some times he chooses not to heal. Even in these life's tragedies we are "held." :)
I remember hearing this beautiful God-inspired song at 4:00 a.m. when I was working the night shift bar rush at a local restaurant in the U.P. I wept so hard I could not go back out into the restaurant. I ran home that morning and Googled. I read the song was inspired when Natalie Grant saw an episode of "Law and Order" SVU that dealt with human trafficking. I weep so deeply for the souls of these innocent children of God every time I hear it, and cannot help but boil with hatred for the sin
this is so true and we need to remember that God know what He's going and everything in our lives(even the bad things) work in some way to honor Him. we should praise Him in the high spots and cling to Him in the low spots.
This song is one I listen to when I start to get stuck on my son who passed away in October 2014 at 2wks old. It makes me so sad but helps all at once!!!
We lost our grandbaby last month on his two-month birthday, and a friend purchased a download of "Held." I thought it was ironic that the baby in the song was two months old too. I have felt the arms of Jesus hold me; I wish my family could feel the same thing.
I understand that "Held" was written based on Vaneetha's story of the death of her infant son. I plan to share the video/song with my GriefShare group when we meet this evening.
+Marsha Guthrie Actually, Held was written by Natalie's friend, Christa. She lost two people she cared very much about in two months. Christa wrote this song and Natalie set it to music.
I am going through GriefShare right now. I had heard this song before, hadn't realized that this song was written for. This song is that much more powerful.
being hurt by the church, freaky priest; i thought i may loose my way. this song reminds me that no human has power over me because i have Mother Father God to hold me. Thank you Ms. Natalie for reminding me with your beautiful music. Love you. Peace and Blessings.
A beautiful, bittersweet song. This helped me through my girlfriend cheating on me. The Lord said that nothing could harm us, but he did not promise that we would be struggle-free. We survive and grow stronger through his guidance, good times and hard times.
It's a good song in an idealist sense but the message is kind of weird. It just sounds like a 12 year old trying to sound intelligent, but overall all you can do is find your own reason to want to live life.
this song makes me feel so releived that god will hold us threw those bitter times. counting on god is the best thing you can ever do. he always comes threw. not that very seond but soon on his time. thank goodness i'm on god's side.
This song is soo true. I lost one of my best friends today, he was killed in a car accident. And this song shows us that even though we think we hit rock bottom, Weve been held up high all along.
Please pray for John and Melissa, their little girl has gone to Heaven. "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." .
My brother has Pancreatic Cancer now after having a major surgery. All I can do is pray for him that he will now suffer through this and Our Lord will be there for him. My mother died peacefully from the same cancer with us there when whe went to the Lord. We have to have faith and know Our Lord has a plan for all of us and trust Him in everything. It does hurt me bad and I love him, but all of us will soon face something in our life. We just need to be always ready!! mydogrudy7
My dad died when i was 5 ... dint make such a great impact on me cause i din't understand what death was 2 months back my mom passed away due to cancer and i knew there was no one for me my grandmother took me in .... just two weeks back grandmother who was a widow since she was 35 just died.... i cried cause everyone i hold dear is just leaving me my Aunt is taking care of me like i am her daughter and God has been my constant comfort and once i herd this song i kno God still there for me.
Things happen but God will be there. We need to stay together. Pray. Find those who lift you up! We're all amazing and can influence, know this, and make a stand for the better! This is what it feels to be held! TO BE LOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That the promise was that when everything feel we'd be held, it's only the beginning! LOVE!
This song is beautiful. I lost my mom 5 years ago... she was only 51 and have had several failed pregnancies[RIP Baby November 02', Jalen Michael 03', Sarah Elizabeth 98'}. It reminds me that as cruel as this life can be.. this is not all there is...
Two days ago was the anniversary of the day a friend of mine was killed by a drunk driver on his way home from a Bible study. Next month is the anniversary of the day my stepsiblings were shot by my stepdad's ex-wife's second husband. My friend and my stepsiblings are all with Jesus Christ, but the pain still lingers. I listen to this song at this time of year.
Me too. Now that I understand what "Held" means I get what the song is about. I cry every time I hear it. I suppose can't imagine being that mom who lost her child.
i heard this song years ago when i was very young when it first came out . My grandma and i loved it it was one of my grandmas favorite songs at one point . 4 Months ago i had my son Zeke he was a stillborn , i came across this song again and listened to the words i understand it now .
i dont think of sadness when i hear this song and dont want anyone else to be sad either, to me it represents god love and jesus's promise that, one day we would all be together in paradise. :) i still cry though...
Recently a very dear friend of mine was murdered. I have cried myself to sleep many times since I heard. At these times in our lives, we can truly understand what this song means. It is at these times that we feel "held".
this song is so beautiful..... no matter how many time i listen to it brings back so many memories of the past so so many memories ..... my guilty Sins so many
this song is my favorite i'm still a kid (11 years :D) and this song ALWAYS has been my favorite song to me this means, God is holding us so we can let go, and let God rule our world we ALL (all christans) now God will handle ANYTHING for example my mom had 3!!!! miscariges and the DUMB "doctor" said my mom only had 20% chance of having a baby! and my mom has 9 children(12 counting the 3 misscarides my mom ALWAYS wanted a dozen kids/12)!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for uploading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God is present in our deepest sorrow. How He is present is a mystery, but He is there. Even in your anger towards Him, He forgives and wills your spirit to survive, to become His child, created in His image, becoming better and more loving with each day you live on this earth, as you endure the suffering that all that living in a fallen world entails. I experienced a sacred loss...and God is with me and closer to me than I could have ever imagined. I know that He is with you too.
@sundaysangel-My dad died when I was 17 years old and there is not a day that goes by that makes me wish he was here even more, but I know that he's where God wanted him to be. Here I am 7 years later and I know that I couldn't have made it this far with out God on my side. Hold your head high and God will help you through the tough times. Also remember that crying is ok God understands the tears. Sometimes thats all I have and God completely understands them. God love you and always will.
My mom passed away from cancer when I was 8, all my grandparents were gone by the time I was 13, and my best friend died when I was 15. Now, my dad has cancer and I worry about it so much, but this song makes me cry and feel better each time because I know that God is there for me and He has held me through all of this. Praise God!
How are you now? I'll be praying for you.
This song "Held" was for me during the time my beautiful 28 year old daughter, Bobbie Sunshine, was in a coma for 58 days then died. God "Held" Me! He "Held" Me! I played this at her funeral and I listen to it regularly for since 2010 but this is the first post. My daughter is no longer suffering and is in a good place! I will be with you again, my girl. Mommy loves you so much!!
This song came on the radio when I was going to the doctor for my very first appointment to confirm my pregnancy. Little did I know at that time what this song would come to mean to me.
On August 29, my baby boy (Zachary) went from my womb into the arms of Jesus.
While my heart is broken, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am HELD by the ONE who loves me with perfect love and He will never let me go.
Every time I hear this song I am awe struck by how much God loves each of us.
This song has been in my heart since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2020. The first surgery didn't get everything. I am having a bilateral mastectomy on March 8. My 80 year old mom is going to wait while I'm in surgery until I am taken to my room. She said since she can't fix this hurt like she could when I was little. She wants to be close to me in case I need her. Once a mom, forever a mom.
I want to hear this song just before I go into the surgery.
Joey Knoell. Hope you are doing well. Just lost my brother on Sunday.
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Very inspiring song for anyone who has had a terrible loss in their life. There is One who is there to comfort us and see us through any trial.
God has not promised
Sky's always blue
Flower strewn pathways
All our live through
God has not promised
Sun without rain
Joy without sorrow
Peace without pain
But God has promised
Strength for the day
Rest for the labour
Light for the way
Grace for the trials
Help from above
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love
That's an awesome little poem! Did you write it?
This is great this can make the day of a lot of people. It just made my day.
thanks for sharing this...
it's what i need today.
i feel the downward spiral of depression creeping up on me...
for no reason..it seems.
Praise the Lord!
I love that
I just recently lost my niece, her husband and two young daughters in a fire. They were celebrating an anniversary and the cabin they rented burnt to the ground. None survived. This song is one of a few that gives me consolation. When I hear it, it centers me. I then start thinking straight again. Thank you Jesus.
My infant son passed away a few months ago and this song holds so many thruths. Any greiving parent can relate to it!
Thanks for the beautiful song!!!
Lost 3 loved ones in last 7 months. This is still a tear jerker whenever I hear it but also reassuring that God is with us.
I believe in you GOD no matter how bitter the world is
i came early to church last sunday and i just heard this song.... God thank you for making me realize you're always here for me...... God bless us everyone :)
"I had a dream that I was walking on the Beach and it was God and I and there were 2 set of footprints. Everytime I went through a tough time in my life the second pair of footprints went away, and it angered me, and so I cried out to God, why would you leave me now!? He Answered me, those prints are not yours but they are mine, and I will carry you through the hard times in your life. God doesn't promise an easy life, BUT he does promise 2 be there every step of the way and 2 carry us through
My heart goes out to you! I lost my sister to a tagic accident at 19. I didn't think i would ever get over it!!! But the lord is our refuge and our strength! He is the only One who understand and loves us so much,. She is in heaven with Our precious LORD and doesn't have to see the horrible things in this world that are going on. I am so sorry. He never leaves us or abandons us. Rest all our burdens on Him. My brother has Pancreatic Cancer now. GOD is with us always! mydogrudy7
Thank You, God, for holding me tight during emergency surgery and the prior pain. Thank You, Lord, for holding me as churches have prayed for my healing. Thank You for everything little thing You have done to help me slowly recover from 2, almost 3, months of excruciating physical pain. I adore You, God
This song is such a beautiful prayer. My heart broke and rejoiced at the same time. You have such a beautiful voice. Why have I not heard from you before. Keep on praying in your songs. This is your calling.
After the loss of your son this song had a new meaning to me. The promise was we were "Held". God was there the entire time and still is. Bless Nat for making this song as God shines through it all.
I was held so many times...God was so great to me and swept my tears many times.He is still holding me so tight and is walking side by side with me.To all those who are still waiting to be held, this song is the right answer to all your pain.
i'm sitting here crying because of the beauty and sorrow of this song. i hope that the parents of this child are looking up at the sky in happiness because Jesus now holds their child. God bless you.
i needed to be held today!! thank you Jesus for your unfailing love!
My prayer for all those touched by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School... that you will be able to find moments where, despite your grief and fear and anger, you feel yourself to be Held. My prayer for mankind is that we can somehow hold on to ourselves in a way that helps us reach out in love to all, so that we can say to Evil, "Never again!"
An all time favorite that speaks deeply to our hearts. God has, more than once, used me to do the holding. We who have been "held" are also called to hold. There is never a time when I am more aware of His love than when He uses me as His conduit.
Meaning of 'held', explained by Natalie's father:
"Though Natalie recorded the song Held, it was actually written by Christa Wells in honor of her friends who had been childless for 12 years, though fervently praying for a child. When after all those years they finally had their first child.... You can empathize with their heartbreak when they found him dead in his crib at 2 months of age. It was out of this seeming tragedy this song was born which has ministered to folks all over the world."
Lost my younger brother two months after being diagnosed with brain cancer. The hardest thing was holding my mom as she wept for her son.
This song reminds me of how i felt when my brother died. He was there to explain to me what my fathers alcoholism was, what it meant...I pray every night with thanks to God that I lived through it. I write this comment in tears and faith for tomorrow, and God. R.I.P Drew, none of us will ever forget you. God bless.
i have looked for this song for many times and no one had it. In my country there is a christian Tv station called Channel 44 which has got a program broadcasting worship jams every Saturday and they used this as a program song. I love it more than u can imagine.I believe you get time and check this, Thank you being a blessing to me and the other. There those moments which just need some one to relax and reflect, you come to believe that " that what it means to be loved" God bless you
Right now in my life i would love to feel the love of Jesus. This song helps bring me a little closer to my savior.
My sister had a baby last night with Potters Syndrome. He lived for 30mins then went to Heaven. We love you Bryson Paul and we always will!!
After experiencing great pain it's great to know that God is there to hold us! To love us and to help us heal!!
This has been a year of loss for me-my job of over ten years, my grandmother, two friends and now possibly my home. This song reminds me that I am not alone and that God is with me now and always.
I lost my brother last year. In Aug 2020. I miss you! I prayed for him a lot, could've prayed even more. I wasn't there to say good bye to him. i didn't find out until the day after he died. It shattered my whole world. She was addicted to drugs and alcohol. He was so lost. I was soo terried he would pass away. I remember going to the funeral home and I could barely breathe. He was my only sibling!!! :'( I miss you! I know Jesus has a plan, I just didn't expect it to go this way. I hope he cried out to Jesus before he died! He almost died, or did die the month before, but they revived him. :'( I miss you. Love You! Your only sister.
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. May he rest peacefully! 🌷✨
7 months ago I lost my second son out of four boys. at his service in church we had a slide video with Natalie Grant song held he will not be forgotten we miss him we know he's with Jesus
I’m so sorry this happened :(
I cry every time I hear this. It never fails.
God is amazing.
I cried the first 10 times I heard this song.
Hurting, Pain, Suffering...? This song shows us the Comforter= Jesus (Yashuah)! "Can we not wait one hour... For our Savior?"... Love (from SFTom)
He will comfort us in our time of need if we allow Him to. His grace extends to our sorrow and pain, just as it does to our sin. His love for us in all encompassing.
Just lost my 2 year old cousin last night, remembered hearing this song as a young girl and found my way back here.
my aunt passed away last night and i have been listening to this song all day. i can't stop crying or thinking about her. she didn't deserve to die so young and with a loving family needing her. i don't know if i can live without her....
I heard this song on the way to a good friend's funeral and it spoke to us. A God sighting!
THIS SONG IS IN MEMORY FOR MY BABY GIRL THAT WE LOST AT SUCH AN EARLY TIME IN HER LIFE.
SHE WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED SO VERY DEARLY.
IF ANY OF YOU HAVE EVER LOST A CHILD YOU WILL KNOW WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH AND KNOW THAT ITS NOT THE EASIEST THING TO DO. ALWAYS WANTING TO HOLD YOUR BABY AND KNOWING THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO THAT.
I lost 2 sons. Andrew 4/15/2009 and Alex 10/15/2015. Thank you sweet Jesus for my two sons and those wonderful memories.
This song helped me when my husband died. Beautiful!
Greg Boyd uses this song to wrap up a wonderful message had me in tears...
God is so amazing - LOVES like a hurricane!!!!!
This song is just what it is like when you have one of your children die.We had our 37 year old daughter pass suddenly.
i heard this for the first time a week ago...my daughter sang it in her church that sunday with nothing but vocals and karaoke music that she bought the previous friday. she is so talented and i am NOT biased...i actually am very hard to please...which is sad b/c she doesn't understand that i am demanding her best and there is no doubt she can do it. anhoo--i fell in love with this..."better hands" will be sung at my funeral! TY NATALIE GRANT--U R PHENOMENAL.
This is like salve for wounds. In 2007 our family realationships were at crossroads. This song really helped us along with a very incourageing christain couple who understood what we were going through.
Such a beautifull song! I cant belive its possible to put such thoughts into words! This song will always be in my heart!
Lost our first grandchild to stillbirth @ 38 weeks ... RIP dear Spencer, he was so beautiful! *sob*
This song never fails to make me cry. Sometimes we forget that God holds us in times of sorrow. What a wonderful Savior. Your grace amazes me.
Trials and Circumstances in our life can be Very Challenging, We must "TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL OUR HEART" 💖
God is the only reason I survived the loss of my grandfather. I thank god every day . He's the thing I had held onto after giving up for so long.
i love this song soooooooo much! it's awesome. the lyrics are so powerful and it makes me wanna cry for what Christ did for everyone.
Listen, I'm glad no one could see me in person...
I'm a grown man and, well...
I just had something in my eye, that's all!
my grandson died last night, age 4 cancer . i have this on repeat today.
I am so very sorry for your loss...may God's peace hold you as you heal
I am so so very loss for your loss!
Just Amazing. I Love This. Jesus Is Who I Live For, And Always Will Live For. I Cna't Wait Till The Day When I Finally Meet HIm In The Clouds, And See His True Majesty.
Thank you so much for such an awesome beautiful song and video. Sharing with a Bible forum, by the One who holds us. Jesus said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you. You are Mine. I have your name inscribed on the palm of My nail-pierced hands. Our Savior holds, unborn babies, (miscarriages), little children and all people in His arms. Stay close to Jesus and He will never let you go. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Oh, How He Loves Us All. +
this song really helped me through the loss of my mom and sister share it with all of those who may need a boost due to the loss of a loved one.. absolutely beautiful.......................
My precious daughter was born sleeping on July 8, 2012...I have been trying in vain to understand why...I was 20 wks & 4 days pregnant with her beautiful soul...But to know she's up there and is safe in God's arms makes it a little easier somedays to cope...And I rejoice in the day that I am reunited with her...Mommy and Daddy love nad miss you so very much Preincess Mackenzie
love this song... helped out my friend anthony when he was suffering... saved his life more than once.
I will teach Sunday school tomorrow and will show this video to my students. The study is on hardships and miracles. This song though lets us know that God is soverign and some times he chooses not to heal. Even in these life's tragedies we are "held." :)
I remember hearing this beautiful God-inspired song at 4:00 a.m. when I was working the night shift bar rush at a local restaurant in the U.P. I wept so hard I could not go back out into the restaurant. I ran home that morning and Googled. I read the song was inspired when Natalie Grant saw an episode of "Law and Order" SVU that dealt with human trafficking. I weep so deeply for the souls of these innocent children of God every time I hear it, and cannot help but boil with hatred for the sin
I lost my kitten 7 years ago this month. This song about fits how I feel. He was only 6 months when he was ran over by a car. Miss you, Harry
this is so true and we need to remember that God know what He's going and everything in our lives(even the bad things) work in some way to honor Him. we should praise Him in the high spots and cling to Him in the low spots.
This song is one I listen to when I start to get stuck on my son who passed away in October 2014 at 2wks old. It makes me so sad but helps all at once!!!
I'm so sorry to hear that!
I'm sorry to hear that !
Omygosh I'm so sorry
We lost our grandbaby last month on his two-month birthday, and a friend purchased a download of "Held." I thought it was ironic that the baby in the song was two months old too. I have felt the arms of Jesus hold me; I wish my family could feel the same thing.
What a blessing this song is. Thank you for giving this to us Natalie
I miss my mommy. RIP Esther
I miss my mommy too RIP my beautiful angel 10/5/66 - 3/28/16
I understand that "Held" was written based on Vaneetha's story of the death of her infant son. I plan to share the video/song with my GriefShare group when we meet this evening.
+Marsha Guthrie Actually, Held was written by Natalie's friend, Christa. She lost two people she cared very much about in two months. Christa wrote this song and Natalie set it to music.
+christskid101 Yeah, I downloaded a version with Natalie giving a brief commentary before the song started.
+christskid101 Sorry! I just re-researched (is that a word? :-)) it now and found that Christa Wells did write it.
I am going through GriefShare right now. I had heard this song before, hadn't realized that this song was written for. This song is that much more powerful.
being hurt by the church, freaky priest; i thought i may loose my way. this song reminds me that no human has power over me because i have Mother Father God to hold me. Thank you Ms. Natalie for reminding me with your beautiful music. Love you. Peace and Blessings.
A beautiful, bittersweet song. This helped me through my girlfriend cheating on me. The Lord said that nothing could harm us, but he did not promise that we would be struggle-free. We survive and grow stronger through his guidance, good times and hard times.
Good luck, my friend
God will get you thru this and more we are living in beginning of sorrows ; love will become cold even for the elect,keep looking up for our Savior..!
@@peterivera2769 AMEN
It's a good song in an idealist sense but the message is kind of weird. It just sounds like a 12 year old trying to sound intelligent, but overall all you can do is find your own reason to want to live life.
My son passed away a few months ago and this song hold so many thruths. Thanks for the beautiful song!!!
this song makes me feel so releived that god will hold us threw those bitter times. counting on god is the best thing you can ever do. he always comes threw. not that very seond but soon on his time. thank goodness i'm on god's side.
This song is soo true. I lost one of my best friends today, he was killed in a car accident. And this song shows us that even though we think we hit rock bottom, Weve been held up high all along.
Please pray for John and Melissa, their little girl has gone to Heaven.
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." .
When we lost our mother, this song really gave us comfort....
My brother has Pancreatic Cancer now after having a major surgery. All I can do is pray for him that he will now suffer through this and Our Lord will be there for him. My mother died peacefully from the same cancer with us there when whe went to the Lord. We have to have faith and know Our Lord has a plan for all of us and trust Him in everything. It does hurt me bad and I love him, but all of us will soon face something in our life. We just need to be always ready!! mydogrudy7
In memory of the little ones we never got to know.. Our Father holds them in heaven...
My dad died when i was 5 ... dint make such a great impact on me cause i din't understand what death was 2 months back my mom passed away due to cancer and i knew there was no one for me my grandmother took me in .... just two weeks back grandmother who was a widow since she was 35 just died.... i cried cause everyone i hold dear is just leaving me my Aunt is taking care of me like i am her daughter and God has been my constant comfort and once i herd this song i kno God still there for me.
I listen to this everyday, and everyday It never fails to tug at my heart, the music and the words calms my spirit.
Things happen but God will be there. We need to stay together. Pray. Find those who lift you up! We're all amazing and can influence, know this, and make a stand for the better! This is what it feels to be held! TO BE LOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That the promise was that when everything feel we'd be held, it's only the beginning! LOVE!
This song is beautiful. I lost my mom 5 years ago... she was only 51 and have had several failed pregnancies[RIP Baby November 02', Jalen Michael 03', Sarah Elizabeth 98'}. It reminds me that as cruel as this life can be.. this is not all there is...
Two days ago was the anniversary of the day a friend of mine was killed by a drunk driver on his way home from a Bible study. Next month is the anniversary of the day my stepsiblings were shot by my stepdad's ex-wife's second husband. My friend and my stepsiblings are all with Jesus Christ, but the pain still lingers. I listen to this song at this time of year.
Lost my grandpa. This song played at his memorial service. I miss him.. R.I.P.
today is my late dad anniversary..i cried while listening this song. i miss daddy so much. miss to call "dad". o Lord.
Lovely song.
I lost a dream that i spent so much time and energy and prayer on. It's just gone... but i survived! This is what it means to be held!
Me too. Now that I understand what "Held" means I get what the song is about. I cry every time I hear it. I suppose can't imagine being that mom who lost her child.
My mama died wen i was seven.I was here world and she was mine.Im 13 now and still cry but thankful God is there to hold me;)
Im twelve and I think this is better than any pop music ever made (anything on the bloody charts)
This is beautiful. It makes me think that following Gods way is not so bad after all.
Natalie is love.
We lost a baby too, but now I.m holding my baby girl He gave us, God restored what was torn.
i heard this song years ago when i was very young when it first came out . My grandma and i loved it it was one of my grandmas favorite songs at one point . 4 Months ago i had my son Zeke he was a stillborn , i came across this song again and listened to the words i understand it now .
i dont think of sadness when i hear this song and dont want anyone else to be sad either, to me it represents god love and jesus's promise that, one day we would all be together in paradise. :) i still cry though...
Recently a very dear friend of mine was murdered. I have cried myself to sleep many times since I heard. At these times in our lives, we can truly understand what this song means. It is at these times that we feel "held".
this song is so beautiful..... no matter how many time i listen to it
brings back so many memories of the past
so so many memories .....
my guilty Sins so many
this song is my favorite i'm still a kid (11 years :D) and this song ALWAYS has been my favorite song to me this means, God is holding us so we can let go, and let God rule our world we ALL (all christans) now God will handle ANYTHING for example my mom had 3!!!! miscariges and the DUMB "doctor" said my mom only had 20% chance of having a baby! and my mom has 9 children(12 counting the 3 misscarides my mom ALWAYS wanted a dozen kids/12)!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for uploading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God is present in our deepest sorrow. How He is present is a mystery, but He is there. Even in your anger towards Him, He forgives and wills your spirit to survive, to become His child, created in His image, becoming better and more loving with each day you live on this earth, as you endure the suffering that all that living in a fallen world entails. I experienced a sacred loss...and God is with me and closer to me than I could have ever imagined. I know that He is with you too.
such an AMAZING so amazing song that its undescribable...soooo beautiful!
I LOVE IT! Natalie Grant has such a beautiful voice
So beautifully encapsulates the experience of profound loss and God's love in the midst of such pain. Thanks for posting.
@sundaysangel-My dad died when I was 17 years old and there is not a day that goes by that makes me wish he was here even more, but I know that he's where God wanted him to be. Here I am 7 years later and I know that I couldn't have made it this far with out God on my side. Hold your head high and God will help you through the tough times. Also remember that crying is ok God understands the tears. Sometimes thats all I have and God completely understands them. God love you and always will.
This is a song that many need to hear in the year of what feels like an upside-down world plagued with sickness and overwhelming fear.
i lost my mom four years ago while i was ten but when ever i listen to this son it gives me strengs to live without her thou it is difficult