Fort Myers, FL — Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Katy Weirich releases her powerful new worship single, “The River,” a heartfelt anthem of surrender, healing, and spiritual renewal. Inspired by Isaiah 43:19, the song reflects God’s promise of restoration and new life: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth… I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Rooted in this scripture, The River speaks to those who feel stuck in dry or broken places, offering hope that God is still moving, still restoring, and still making a way. The song opens with an honest declaration of readiness for change—“Here I am just like before / But I’m not gonna stay here anymore”—and builds into a powerful chorus that invites God’s healing presence to wash over every wounded place.

“So let the river roar / Wash over me to heal what’s torn / Flood the desert of my soul,” Weirich sings, echoing Isaiah’s imagery of rivers flowing through barren land. The song becomes a prayer for transformation, trusting God to mend hearts and make them whole.

The bridge of The River boldly proclaims freedom from lies, doubt, sin, grief, and shame, declaring that what once held us captive loses its power in God’s presence —“I found joy in the river / I found life in the river.”

“Isaiah 43:19 has continually reminded me that nothing is impossible for God,” says Weirich. “The most dry, desolate, and broken places in our lives are often the very places where we experience His healing and redemptive work most powerfully. God meets us in those spaces and brings life and beauty—‘rivers in the desert.’”

“The River” is available now on all major streaming platforms, including an official lyric video showing exclusively on YouTube.

Katy Weirich is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader based in Fort Myers, FL, known for her heartfelt, authentic worship music that resonates with congregations and individual listeners alike. Through her songwriting and ministry, she creates music that invites audiences into a deeper encounter with God’s presence, healing, and redemption. Katy’s passion for worship, combined with her personal storytelling, continues to inspire and encourage listeners across the globe.

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