“Moments of Worship” is another highlight on Butler’s new project. The Bible says, “We are the sheep of his pasture” and he absolutely does care for us. We all need to know that God really cares for us. “I started with the music and then started writing these lyrics down. We read the Proverbs and Psalms and most of the time we forget that the Bible says, ‘Trust in the Lord with your heart and lean not on your own understanding.’ Every day we have to give it up to God, EVERY day.”Īmong Butler’s favorite tracks are “I Know He Cares.” “I love, love, love, love ‘He Cares!’ I wrote ‘He Cares’ and it just spoke to me,” Butler says. You really reach people when you just say simply, ‘Give it up to God.’ We all go through those every day trials. “There is such power in a simplistic lyric. “Simplicity always wins for me,” Butler says of the song. “Give it up to God” is a soul-stirring slow jam that spotlights Butler’s warm, distinctive voice. Grace and Mercy showcases Butler’s gift for taking potent lyrical messages and enveloping them in memorable melodies. It’s been tumultuous time that saw the gifted musician leaning ever closer to God and pouring his experiences into his music. He lost his beloved mother and a very close friend in addition to helping his wife battle cancer. In the past few years, his faith has sustained Butler during some difficult times. He was that person in my life that actually took the time to talk to me about Jesus, and it didn’t take me long to give my heart to Christ because of that.” It was my late brother-in-law, my wife’s brother, who led me to Christ.
“It was love that drew me to Christ,” he smiles, “the love of someone who cared enough to talk to me about Jesus and take me in when I was basically a broken young man in South Africa. At 19-years-old, Butler’s life forever changed when he became a Christian. God’s word became real to Butler when he was just a teenager. “I hope that it hits home to a lot of people.” The lead single, “I Stand On Your Word,” is a soaring ballad that reminds us of the power of God’s promises. Songs like ‘Give it Up To God,’ ‘I Stand On Your Word,’ and ‘Who is Like the Lord’ were written from experiences that I’ve had to go through myself.” I’m hoping this album will bring hope to people. “There’s been a lot of people losing their homes, their jobs, enduring the challenges that life brings. “This album really speaks about optimism, faith, belief and hope, especially in the light of what everybody has been experiencing in the last two or three years,” he says. On Grace and Mercy Butler delivers a collection of songs that serve as a soothing musical balm in today’s troubled times. I’m hoping those songs will effect people in a positive and wonderful way.” This album truthfully and honestly lets people know that the songs that I’m writing are the things that I’m going through in this season. People always assume that because you’re a recording artist and you travel the world that you don’t have problems and you don’t have disappointments in your life, which is not true. “I’ve got to spend time living, and through living you come up with stories to talk about and songs to write. “These days I try to do a little bit of living in between. A South African native whose expansive musical gift has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, Butler’s new release Grace and Mercy is filled with the soulful sounds and insightful lyrics fans have come to expect from the veteran performer.Ī key word in Butler’s life is balance and after years of touring the globe, he’s learned just how important time away from the spotlight can be. A life well lived is often the best foundation for compelling art and there’s no denying JONATHAN BUTLER has been blessed with a fascinating life.
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