In Jesus Name (God of Possible)

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This song was originally called "God of Possible." The night before I was to go into the writers’ room to create this song, I had a panic attack. I was dealing with a lot of anxiety at the time. I felt God leading me to the piano and I wrote out a little chorus that I brought with me to the writers’ room that God had given me that calmed me down during my panic attack. We went in and the part that I initially meant to be the bridge ended up being the song's chorus, "I pray for your healing/That circumstances will change/I pray that the fear inside will flee in Jesus' name." I decided to post that part of the song to TikTok because it was something I needed now, and it was a prayer that I needed to pray over myself to feel relief and the presence of God. I thought maybe there was one person who needed that as well. I didn't go back to look at the post for hours. When I saw it, the video had reached a lot of people. I knew I needed those words, but I didn’t realize how many other people needed those words.

Nichole further shared that her record label noticed the traction that the song was getting and suggested to her that she write "a song that was a prayer in Jesus' name." [8]

Composition

"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" is composed in the key of G♭ with a tempo of 71 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4. [9]

Reception

Critical response

Reviewing for 365 Days Of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre gave a positive opinion of the song, saying: "It's a song that embodies hope and encouragement, but also is a reminder to keep singing and to keep asking the bold questions, even if healing doesn't come." [10] Jacob Airey of StudioJake Media wrote a positive review of the song, saying: "The song is a heartwarming and encouraging song. It is a prayerful set of lyrics that remind the listener that someone is always praying for them. I like how she focuses in on the power of Christ and how He loves us as our Savior. Nichole brings a lot of exhortation to you and while the song is simplistic, you will feel encouraged." [11] Briauna Prieto of Peer Magazine wrote a positive review of the song, saying: ""In Jesus' Name (God of Possible)" by Katy Nichole reminds us that strength and endurance only come from the power of Jesus—power that is always ours! Although this song is slow, easy to follow and simple to learn, it contains a huge message, and could serve as a reminder to pray for others." [12]

Accolades

"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
In Jesus Name (God of Possible) - Katy Nichole.jpg
Single by Katy Nichole
from the EP Katy Nichole
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2022 (2022-01-26)
Genre
Length
  • 3:42
  • 3:40 (piano version)
  • 4:16 (live version)
Label Centricity Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Jeff Pardo
Katy Nichole singles chronology
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
(2022)		"God Is in This Story"
(2022)
Live version
In Jesus Name (God of Possible) - Katy Nichole & North Point Worship.jpg
Live version with North Point Worship
Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef
2022 GMA Dove Awards Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
Year-end lists
PublicationAccoladeRef.
NewReleaseTodayBest of 2022: Top 10 Songs of the Year

Commercial performance

"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" debuted at number four on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart dated February 5, 2022. [15] The following week, the song debuted at number 30 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 12, 2022, [16] concurrently peaking at number 26 on the Christian Airplay chart, [17] and number one on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart. [18] The song was a breakthrough hit, as it registered in the top ten sector of the Hot Christian Songs chart dated March 12, 2022, at number three. [19] It went on to reach number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated March 26, 2022, on the back of significant gains in radio airplay and downloads. [20] The song also concurrently debuted at number 18 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [21] The song went on to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, [22] as well as the Christian Airplay chart dated April 30, 2022. [23]

Music videos

On March 5, 2022, Katy Nichole released the official music video for "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" on YouTube. [24] [25] The music video was directed by Nathan Schneider and produced by Joshua Wurzelbacher and Alicia St. Gelais. [24]

On March 10, 2022, Essential Worship released an acoustic performance video of "In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" by Katy Nichole via YouTube. [26] On March 24, 2022, Katy Nichole released the official lyric video for the piano version of the song through YouTube. [27] On May 27, 2022, Katy Nichole released the official audio video for the live version of "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" with North Point Worship on YouTube. [28]

Track listing

"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" [29]
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
Jeff Pardo3:42
"In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)" [Piano Version] [30]
No.TitleLength
1."In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Piano Version)3:40
2."In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"3:42
Total length:7:22
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" [Live] [31]
No.TitleLength
1."In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Live; with North Point Worship)4:16

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic. [32]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [4] Platinum1,000,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

Double-dagger-14-plain.png Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
RegionDateVersionFormatLabelRef.
VariousJanuary 26, 2022Original Centricity Music
February 25, 2022Piano [30]
May 27, 2022Live
(with North Point Worship)		 [31]

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