From Stages to Surrender: Honey Ribar’s Anthem of Inherited Grace
Honey Ribar’s new single, “Child of God,” arriving at Christian radio, is more than a song; it is the sound of a soul coming home. The track, from her 2026 EP No God Beside You, serves as a defining crest in her remarkable journey from the high-wire act of performance-driven success to the solid ground of worship-centered purpose. With lyrics that confess the exhaustion of climbing “mountains of names” and fighting borrowed versions of oneself, the song gives voice to the universal inner dialogue of shame. Yet, its genius lies in the pivot—the chorus answers not with more striving, but with serene declaration. Ribar’s vocals, moving from vulnerable verses to a triumphant, soaring refrain, articulate an identity rooted not in past failures or the shifting labels the world offers, but solely in the unchanging grace of God. This is worship forged in the crucible of personal reformation, transforming private restoration into a public anthem for anyone weary of performing for their worth.
The profound resonance of “Child of God” is inextricable from Ribar’s own pilgrimage. Her path—from a childhood in Minnesota sensing a “glimmer of the Lord’s voice” in song, to the bright lights of NYU and performances at venues like Madison Square Garden—was outwardly ascendant but inwardly barren, a search for worth in applause and achievement. The pivotal halt in 2020, entering recovery and choosing sobriety, sparked not just healing but a spiritual realignment: understanding that God called her not merely to sing, but to worship. Today, as a Worship Leader in the Twin Cities, her music emanates from that liberated place. Produced by Josh Zegan (yesh) with a balance of intimate reflection and radio-ready power, “Child of God” stands as both a personal confession and a communal invitation. It closes the loop on a searching past, affirming that true identity is not a role to be earned, but a gift to be received—secure, blameless, and forever held in the favor of the Almighty.
