Holding On (Praise God) Lyrics - Jon Reddick
[Verse 1]
I've been holding on for dear life
Struggle every day and night
On the losing end of another fight
And I've done all I can do
[Verse 2]
I've been holding heavy on my shoulders
Burdens got me weary feeling older
Trusting in myself got me nowhere
So I lift my eyes to You, oh
[Chorus]
My help comes from the Lord
And I don't have to carry this anymore
Let the world bring me to my knees
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
And I'm finally letting go
Giving it all to the One who's in control
Gonna fight the battle on my knees
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
[Post-Chorus]
Praise God, praise God, praise God
He's holding on to me
Praise God, praise God, praise God
He's holding on to me
[Verse 3]
I know that my life's in Your hands
I know that my future's in Your plans
You're the God who can when I can't
So when I'm falling apart, I just fall in Your arms
[Chorus]
My help comes from the Lord
And I don't have to carry this anymore
Let the world bring me to my knees
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
And I'm finally letting go
Giving it all to the One who's in control
Gonna fight the battle on my knees
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
[Post-Chorus]
Praise God, praise God, praise God
Oh, He's holding on to me
Praise God, praise God, praise God
[Bridge]
I know where my help comes from
I know who delivers me
I know where my strength is found
I know He knows what I'm needing
I'm believing there's a victory I will see
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
I know where my help comes from
I know who delivers me
I know where my strength is found
I know He knows what I'm needing
I'm believing there's a victory I will see
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
[Chorus]
My help comes from the Lord
And I don't have to carry this anymore
Let the world bring me to my knees
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
And I'm finally letting go
Giving it all to the One who's in control
Gonna fight the battle on my knees
I'm holding on to God
'Cause I know my God is holding on to me
[Outro]
Praise God, praise God, praise God
He's holding on to me
Praise God, praise God, praise God
God is holding on to me
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Song Details & Background Information
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Label: Gotee Records
Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) / Worship
Song Meaning and Inspiration
"Holding On (Praise God)" is deeply anchored in Psalm 121, which begins with the declaration, "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."
The track explores the quiet relief that comes when we stop trying to carry heavy burdens on our own. Instead of viewing surrender as a weakness or a defeat, the song reframes it as true strength. It emphasizes that the most important battles are fought on our knees in prayer, reminding listeners that even when we feel like we are barely holding onto God, He has a firm and unchanging grip on us.
Writing & Production Credits
Writers: Jon Reddick, Matthew West, and Jeff Pardo
Producer: Jeff Pardo
Mixing: Matt Huber
Mastering: Mike Cervantes (at The Foxboro)
Editing Engineer: Chris Bevins
Bass: Tony Lucido
Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Court Clement
Piano, Keyboards, & Programming: Jeff Pardo
Background Vocals: Jon Reddick, Jeff Pardo, Jason Eskridge, Wil Merrell, Kiley Phillips, and Devonne Fowlkes
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