Christy Nockels - This is the Hour [Song Story]

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My husband Nathan and I have always carried this posture that some of the best things in life take a great deal of time and our full attention. This requires every facet of our physical and supernatural resources but even sometimes a sacrificial pause to make sure that we not only know what it is we’re supposed to put our hands and hearts to, but also, why we’re doing it! This album is a perfect picture of that and the good thing is, most things end up being worth all the
waiting!

This is the Hour carries a storyline that God has already used in a deep and personal way in our own lives. We’ve experienced these songs spiritually and even emotionally and they have already been a healing balm to our own hearts. We’re living in an hour where you and I are having to pioneer through some of the most challenging cultural and spiritual landscapes we’ve ever encountered. Yes, there are those who have gone before us, but this moment is new to us and it matters what we do with it.

My prayer is that these songs foster a deep reconnection of our hearts to God in this hour in way that helps us cultivate His presence in our daily lives in a real and fresh way. The themes and prayers that have bubbled up in these songs are: a returning home to the Father’s heart—including prodigals running home—salvation, renewal, resilience of the human heart and revival.

Further up and farther in, may these songs lift you and lead you deeper into the heart of God!

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Lyrics to This is the Hour Overture

This is the hour
Time to ask the heart, "Who do you love?"
Time to hold allegiance for the One
To bow our lives
And kiss the Son

This is the age
To welcome all the prodigals home
For the Father's heart is still merciful
And He is watching and He's ready to run!

This is the day
Trim your lamp and spend all that you have
All that you have
On the oil that keeps your flame lit
Until the day, until the day that He comes!

Everybody make a run for the Father!
Calling all you sons and you daughters
He is waiting for us
He is waiting for us
To see His heart in the Son that He gave us
To receive the life that only He gives us
He is waiting for us
And this is the hour

This is the Hour Overture
Artist: Christy Nockels & Nathan Nockels
Album: This is the Hour
Writers: Christy Nockels & Nathan Nockels
℗&© 2023 Keepers Branch Records / The Fuel Music .188 Front Street, Suite 116-44, Franklin, TN 37064

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[Jim-ubqy]

Beautiful genuine people. I thank them for sharing their amazing gifts.

[gelguitarist]

Greetings Christy and Nathan! Just wanted to say that I absolutely love the music you two create. Today I had “Who Am I / Grace Flows Down” on repeat. That song has blessed me so much. Thank you for your music and your devotion to Jesus!

[ruthhill]

“Everybody make a run for the Father” 😭😭 Cannot tell you how deeply this phrase calls to my deep!! And the music!! So heavenly! Thank you for coming home to Him, and calling us home with you ❤❤

[organizersrus]

Just precious! 
We used to say, "Ready or not, here I come" - I not heard this before.

[nenniedoc]

This album has been on repeat. Grateful for you Christy. My kids 7 & 5 love your songs and keep watching you on YouTube. My 5 year old always says Mum that’s Christy Nockels. Thank you for the purity of your heart and constantly pointing us to The Father through your songs, podcast and your words. The Bull’s eye and the outer rings keep ringing in my ears ❤

[marymateika]

Yes Amen! Beautiful home also! God Bless In Jesus Name! ❤

[meredithmason]

This has been a very timely album. This song is my favorite one and the second is “Come Magnify”. I have been playing “This Is The Hour” in the beginning of my intercession prayer call to prepare our hearts to intercede for that hour.

[emilyfurda]

I so needed this. I’ve been wrestling with some big questions lately. I always listen to an album in order at least at first. I love the story aspect of it. Thank you for sharing what’s behind the song. It always fascinates me.
No more hiding or fear of what will happen when we come back. It’s freedom. Makes me think of Isaiah 55.
Also, I’ve always heard it the way Nathan did 😂 said it during hide & seek. That or “Come out come out wherever you are!
I’ll never hear this song the same way again. Freedom in running to God.

[krisamann]

I love hearing your heart speaking of the how’s and why’s of your beautiful music ❤

[bonniecheung]

Thank you Christy and Nathan for sharing your music, this song has been an immense source of encouragement for me!

[davidogle]

Thank you both so much for sharing the story behind the song! ❤️

[waltermclauren]

What happened to the Christy Nockles that sang with her husband Nathan in Watermark?