What if God still sees you—even when you feel invisible? Even when life moves too fast, when you're carrying things you never asked for, when you barely recognize the girl you used to be?
In today’s episode, we sit with Amanda Nolan’s new release 17—a song that captures the ache of growing up too soon, the exhaustion of hidden battles, and the quiet question: God, it’s me… do You still hear me?
But this isn’t just Amanda’s story. It’s Hagar’s. It’s yours. It’s mine.
Because thousands of years ago, another young woman whispered the same cry in the wilderness. And the God who saw her—El Roi—is still the God who sees you now.
In This Episode:
- Hear the story behind 17 and the honest prayers Amanda prayed in the darkest season of her life.
- Journey into Hagar’s wilderness and discover the God who calls her by name.
- Reflect on what it means to be seen, known, and carried by the God who has never looked away.
- Rest in a Spirit-led prayer of healing, belonging, and identity.
Listen to “17” by Amanda Nolan:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4xSOhLAzBfyWOWc8yTDV3F?si=24d3696914044126
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/17/1796020914
- YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=CPHK6coAgRg&si=GWPItPCBZqu49OwE
Want to go deeper?
- Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional
- Join our women’s Bible study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy
- Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com
- Connect in our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter
Thank you for being part of this community. My prayer is that this episode helps you remember: you are seen, you are known, and you are loved.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.
“17” by Amanda Nolan © belongs to the artist and her affiliated rights holders.
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