No te voy a soltar: a song of perseverance in faith
In times of uncertainty and disappointment, I have found myself deeply reflecting on faith and perseverance in prayer. That is why I want to share with you the heart behind my new single, No Te Voy a Soltar (I Won't Let You Go), a song born from the need to remember that God remains faithful, even when the circumstances around us invite us to doubt.
Inspired by 1 Samuel 1:17 and Genesis 32:26, this song is a call to hold on to God and cling to His promises with the same intensity that Hannah and Jacob did. Both faced great trials, but their determination led them to witness God’s faithfulness manifest in their lives.
A Time of Testing for Our Faith
According to a study by the Pew Research Center, in the United States, the percentage of Christians fell from 78% in 2007 to 63% in 2021, and it is projected that by 2070, they could represent less than 50% of the population. Globally, many have abandoned the Christian faith, disillusioned by church scandals, the lack of Christ-centered leadership, and the pressure of a world that offers quick fixes to seemingly unanswered prayers.
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” 📖 Proverbs 13:12
However, the Bible already warned us about these times. In Revelation 2 and 3, Jesus confronts the churches with their failures: the loss of first love in Ephesus, tolerance of sin in Pergamum, corruption in Thyatira, the appearance of life but lack of Spirit in Sardis, and lukewarmness in Laodicea. Yet, amid these warnings, Jesus also calls us to persevere and overcome, promising us eternal rewards.
The Example of Hannah and Jacob: Perseverance that Transforms
Hannah was misunderstood and even judged by Eli, the priest of her time, who took her for a drunken woman while she prayed. Moreover, Eli had wicked sons who did not regard the Lord (1 Samuel 2). However, instead of giving up, Hannah persisted in her cry for a son and offered him to God to fulfill His heart's desire—to have a priest who would truly listen to Him (1 Samuel 3). Her story teaches me that God seeks to partner with those who intercede for the desires of His heart for the church.
As a result, God not only granted Hannah a son, whom she named Samuel—one of Israel’s greatest leaders and prophets—but also gave her six more children! (1 Samuel 2:5). In the Bible, the number seven represents fullness, meaning that God not only healed her barrenness but also granted her a complete blessing.
On the other hand, Jacob, although aware of the promises made to his grandfather Abraham and his father Isaac, had to go through years of labor and face his own past before receiving the answer to his prayer. He was surrounded by angels all the time (Genesis 32:1), but it wasn’t until he decided to fight for his blessing and refused to let go of the angel that he obtained it. At that moment, God gave him a new identity: Israel, as a declaration that he would never go back.
I wonder how many times we have been surrounded by God’s presence, waiting for something to change, when in reality, He is waiting for us to seek our personal encounter and contend for His promises in our lives. In this story, once again, as a result of perseverance, Jacob receives the answer to his request, and God, through Israel, fulfills the desire of His own heart: to have a holy nation set apart for Him (Genesis 32:22-32).
A Call to Hope
No Te Voy a Soltar is not just a song; it is a prophetic message that will bring hope to those who feel tempted to give up on their faith. It is a reminder that, despite the church’s flaws, God is still God and continues to move within it (Revelation 1).
I want to ask you: How many times have you felt that your faith is at risk? How many times have you thought about letting go of what God promised you because the answer seems delayed? Today, I want to remind you that victory is not for those who start but for those who persist. Don’t let go. Don’t give up. Keep crying out. Keep fighting.
My desire with this song is that, no matter what you face, you can sing with conviction: Lord, I won’t let You go until You bless me. And may it be done just as you have believed, in Jesus’ name.
I invite you to listen to No Te Voy a Soltar on all music platforms starting March 21, 2025. Share it with someone who needs encouragement so that together, we may stand firm in faith, because those who persevere in prayer until the end will receive the reward, in this time and in the one to come.
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