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The Center Of It All

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The Center Of It All

Powerful and beautiful worship, “Center,” performed by The Chapel Worship Band in Grayslake, a church I have had the Blessing of visiting a few times.

Rachel Paul delivers a moving and heartfelt rendition of this song that truly points our hearts toward Christ.

As you listen, don’t just hear the music. Let the words sink deep into your heart. Make them your Prayer, your declaration of Faith, and your cry to the Lord. May this song remind us that no matter what we face, Jesus remains the Center of it all.

Songwriters: Abbie Gamboa, her husband Gabriel Gamboa, and Brian Johnson of Bethel Music

Center lyrics © Bethel Music Tunes, Capitol Cmg Paragon, Bethel Music Publishing, Shout! Music Publishing Australia.


Maybe we’ve made this complicated
More than it was ever meant to be
Hasn’t it always been about the same thing
Lord bring us back to simple things

[Chorus]
You, be the Center of it all
My heart belongs to You
My Savior all in all
You’re the One I hold on to
For the beauty of Your Name
My soul will live to say
Jesus, I love You


Teach us to discern the moment
When to serve and when to sit here at Your feet
Keep us awake to what’s important
Just like Mary chose the bеtter thing

[Chorus]
Oh, for You, are the Center of it all
My heart belongs to You
My Savior all in all
You’re the One I hold on to
For the beauty of Your Name
My soul will live to say
Jesus, I love You
Oh, for You are the center of it all
My heart belongs to You
My Savior all in all
You’re the One I hold on to
For the beauty of Your Name
My soul will live to say
Jesus, I love You

[Bridge]
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You, Jesus I love You
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You, Jesus I love You
And my whole life for Your glory
My whole world for You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
And if my days tell a story
Let it be of You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
And my whole life for Your glory
My whole world for You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
If my days tell a story
Let it be of You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
My whole life for Your glory
My whole world for You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
If my days tell a story
Let it be of You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You, Jesus I love You
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You, Jesus I love You
My whole life for Your glory
My whole world for You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
If my days tell a story
Let it be of You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
My whole life for Your glory
My whole world for You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
And if my days tell a story
Let it be of You only
Everything for the honor of Your Name
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You
Oh, I love You

[Chorus]
Oh for You, be the Center of it all
My heart belongs to You
My Savior all in all
You’re the One I hold on to
For the beauty of Your Name
My soul will live to say
Jesus, I love You

[Outro]
My soul will choose to say
Jesus, I love You
My soul will live to say
Jesus, I love You

Willie Torres Jr.

06/10/2026

@BeingCrazyForChrist

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47 responses to “The Center Of It All”

  1. Ernie 'Dawg' Avatar
    Ernie ‘Dawg’

    This is a heart touching song brother.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Brother, It sure is. I think I’ve heard it over 10 times already. I think I know every word by hard.

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  2. daylerogers Avatar
    daylerogers

    He is the Center of it all–many of us just need to wake up and realize it.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Dayle for Visiting and for Sharing that. I couldn’t agree more.

      I know I need that reminder often myself. It’s so easy to get distracted, but everything comes back to Him.

      Thank you for your Kindness and for your encouragement.

      All Glory belongs to God.

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  3. Johnbritto Kurusumuthu Avatar
    Johnbritto Kurusumuthu

    This is a thoughtful and Christ-centered reflection. I appreciate how you remind readers that Jesus is not meant to be merely a part of our lives but the very center of everything we do. Your message clearly highlights the importance of aligning our priorities, decisions, and relationships with God’s will. In a world filled with distractions and competing interests, this serves as a timely reminder to continually refocus our hearts on Christ. Thank you for sharing this encouraging and spiritually uplifting message.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Visiting, Listening and Commenting.

      I know how easy it is to get distracted by the things of this world, so this song and message were a reminder to me as well. My prayer is always that Christ remains at the Center, even when life tries to pull our focus elsewhere.

      Thank you again for your Encouragement. All Glory belongs to God

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      1. Johnbritto Kurusumuthu Avatar
        Johnbritto Kurusumuthu

        🙏🙌🤲👏🎉

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  4. KikiFikar Avatar
    KikiFikar

    I listened and loved it!!! 😊

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      I’m so glad you listened to it and loved it. I think I have listened to it and watch this video about 10 times already 🙏🤗

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  5. safia begum Avatar
    safia begum

    A heartfelt expression of worship and gratitude, celebrating music’s ability to inspire faith, draw hearts closer to God, and create a meaningful spiritual experience. 🎶🙏✨

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Safia for Visiting, Listening and for your Thoughtful Words.

      I’m Grateful for how God can use music to speak to our hearts, strengthen our faith, and draw us closer to Him. All glory belongs to Him.

      God Bless You, today and always 🙏

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  6. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I subscribed! Beautiful song. I hope my actions show that He’s the center of my life always.🙏

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Subscribing Hazel and for taking the time to listen. I Hope you loved the song as much as I do…

      That is my prayer as well, that our lives would reflect Christ at the Center, not just in our words but in how we live each day. And this my Dear Beautiful Sister, you are doing so wonderfully…

      Thank you for your Encouragement and Support…. All Glory to God. 🙏

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        To God be the glory, indeed. God bless you and your family, brother Willie. Stay amazing. Thank you and my pleasure!

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  7. justrojie Avatar
    justrojie

    thank you for sharing this song!! it is beautiful

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you Rojie… I am so happy you found the song to be beautiful. I truly Hope it touched your heart and met you in a place where you needed those words… I know how easy it is to get distracted by the things of this world, so this song and message were a reminder to me as well. My prayer is always that Christ remains at the Center, even when life tries to pull our focus elsewhere.

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  8. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Amen! \o/ \o/

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you Mary… Hope you enjoyed the post and that the song Blessed you…

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      1. Mary Avatar
        Mary

        I listened to the song and it absolutely blessed me, Willie. Hadn’t heard it before, thanks for sharing it.

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    2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Praise God. That’s truly wonderful. I’m glad you stopped by to listen. I have a few more on my blog if you want to check them out.

      God Bless You today and always

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  9. ibarynt Avatar
    ibarynt

    I’m not sure I’ve heard this Willie.

    Making Him the center is a daily fight.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Iba when I first heard this at church, I couldn’t hold the tears back. I must have watched and listened to this song from my old church about 10 times…

      This is the original song….

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  10. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Willie, this is a great song. Love the part about discernment, when to be Mary and when to be Martha. Great reminder about Jesus being the center, not just a compartment 🙏❤️

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much Brother and Thank you for Visiting and Listening to the Song. It is such a Beautiful and yet Powerful song and my old church worship team led by Rachel Paul did it beautifully…

      I’m still learning that balance myself. More than anything, I want Christ to be at the Center of it all, not just a part of my life.

      Thank you for Sharing your thoughts.

      Be Blessed and Be a Blessing… Summer is almost here for us… Woo Hoo …

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  11. Manu Avatar
    Manu

    Thanks for sharing this Willie. The words of the song are so beautiful.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Visiting and Listening…

      I’m Grateful the song spoke to you. All Glory belongs to God. 🙏

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  12. Irene Fes Avatar
    Irene Fes

    This is beautiful 😍❤️❤️

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Visiting and Listening… I’m Grateful it Blessed you.

      All Glory belongs to God. ❤️🙏

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  13. SLIMJIM Avatar
    SLIMJIM

    Curious if your blog has a spike of views lately and from any particular country? Asking since my blog blew up but I’m cautious lol

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you for asking 😊

      I have had a recent slight increase in views, and I’m grateful for every visit. I haven’t really track it by country closely, I might look into this further today, I’m curious now. I understand what you mean though, sometimes those spikes can catch you off guard.

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      1. SLIMJIM Avatar
        SLIMJIM

        Yeah it can be encouraging when God causes a post to go viral but when it’s bots crawling to harvest contents for AI, well it’s disappointing

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    2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Yes.. I agree… Let’s just Hope that it is actual people wanting to hear God’s messages

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  14. heavensreef Avatar
    heavensreef

    May we keep things simple LORD. We love you and were created to worship YOU and YOU alone! Thanks for the pictures here…….just beautiful Willie!

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Amen 🙏🤗 Thank you so much for your Kind Words.

      I’m grateful it spoke to you. I’m still learning to keep things simple too, just to Love Him and stay Faithful in worship.

      This song was so Beautiful and Rachel from The Chapel Church sand it with so much emotions.

      God Bless You, today and always and may you always remember that You Are Loved…

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  15. Mindful Mystic (MM) Avatar
    Mindful Mystic (MM)

    Beautiful song, Willie. My heart filled up with joy to see your lineup of books as well. 🙏

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for your Kind Words. I’m glad you enjoyed the song.

      I’m Grateful for the opportunity God has given me to write and share what He places on my heart.

      Thank you for Visiting, Reading and for your Encouragement.

      All Glory belongs to Him. 🙏

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      1. Mindful Mystic (MM) Avatar
        Mindful Mystic (MM)

        🙌

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  16. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    Thanks for sharing. It’s pretty amazing how music can inspire and move us. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Visiting, Listening and Commenting.

      It really is amazing how God can use music to speak to our hearts and draw us closer to Him. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a Wonderful, Safe and Blessed weekend as well.

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  17. Carolina e Catarina Avatar
    Carolina e Catarina

    My friend, I’d like to leave a comment, but I don’t know why I can’t read it on my smartphone, even when zooming in… maybe I’ll have to access it on my computer another time. Have a good weekend!

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for letting me know, and I really appreciate you still taking the time to reach out.

      No worries at all, hopefully you’ll be able to view it better on your computer later. I’m just Grateful you stopped by and shared your thoughts anyway.

      Wishing you a Peaceful and Blessed weekend as well

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  18. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    Rich truth in the song- may we be like Mary and long to sit at the feet of Jesus

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Visiting, Listening and Sharing that.

      That really is my prayer too, that we would learn to sit at His feet like Mary and keep our hearts Centered on Him in the middle of everything else.

      I’m Grateful the song spoke to you as it did me… All Glory belongs to God.

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  19. KC-Ink Avatar
    KC-Ink

    Beautiful song, Willie. Thanks for sharing it. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Thank you so much for Listening and for your Kind Words.

      I’m Grateful it Blessed you.
      Wishing you a Wonderful and Peaceful weekend as well.
      Be Blessed and Be a Blessing… 🙏

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  20. Carolina e Catarina Avatar
    Carolina e Catarina

    What beautiful music!!! Now we can hear it! It uplifts the soul! Illuminating music. Thank you so much for sharing!🎶👏🏼🙏🏼✨✨✨✨

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    1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Yay !!! I’m so glad you were able to hear it this time…

      It truly is a beautiful song, and I’m grateful for how God can use music to lift our hearts and draw us closer to Him. 🎶🙏✨

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I’m Willie

Hello and Welcome to my Website.
My name is William Torres, but my family and friends call me Willie. It is a pleasure to be here with you today, and I am excited to share my faith journey with you.

My journey has been amazing and fulfilling as a new Christian. I have seen God work in my life in ways I never could have imagined. I have grown closer to my faith and have seen Him work in my life and the lives of those around me. I am truly blessed to call myself a Christian, and I am excited to continue to grow in my faith.

I believe that I have come a long way in life. Over the years, I have worked hard to become a better man, husband to Frances Torres, and father to our children. I have strived to be a good friend and companion to those I have been fortunate to build relationships with. I have learned to appreciate the small moments of joy and fulfillment that come with every human connection.

I began writing stories that I believe were inspired by the Holy Spirit. These stories are my testimonies about the different trials I have gone through, and how the Lord has helped me to overcome them. Through this process, I’ve discovered that I can forgive those I once vowed to never forgive, and in turn, my relationships with them have been restored. They are now a huge blessing and a special part of my life.

I hope that through my writing I can be a source of encouragement to other people in their faith and relationship with the Lord. I pray that those who read my words will be blessed by the Lord and find strength and comfort in His Word.

To be honest, I have had to come to terms with the fact that I am not perfect, but it is in this place of acceptance that I am able to truly worship a God who is. His infinite love brings me joy, strength, and peace, and I am thankful for the privilege of being able to serve Him.

I have also started a Social Media Ministry on Facebook, which I invite you to visit here. Being Crazy For Christ is a platform where I share my journey of faith, and I am also on YouTube – Willie Torres Jr. and I am excited to see all that God will do through it.

This is my hope, and I’m so thankful for it. I’m thankful for the love of Jesus, and I’m thankful for the chance to grow in Him together with you.

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