Even if…

One of my favorite songs right now is ‘Even If’ sung by MercyMe. My emotions are stirred as I listen to and contemplate the message.

Life’s challenges are a constant stream of choices and results. Sometimes we win and see success; other times we lose and must regroup and try again. Think of King David over and over being confronted with enemies, even those in his own family. His confidence in the Lord’s protection, although he withered and cried out for relief, remained strong. “But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory and the lifter of my head.”(Psalm 3:3) There have been many times when I have done as the song says ‘reminding the broken that it will be alright.’ God shields me.

We all know that it ‘is easy to sing when there’s nothing to bring me down.’ More than once I have been told, ‘I didn’t realize that you were struggling.’ God carried me.

When God chooses to ‘leave mountains unmovable,’ where does my faith take me? On those days when the darkness doesn’t leave with the sunrise, the Word pulls me in. Releasing my personal concerns in conversation with the Father gives them voice. Often just hearing them spoken out loud brings a realization of answers. But God knows that the ‘perfect result’ comes when I find joy in the trials. Whether He answers immediately or seems to leave the ‘mountain unmovable,’ I know that He gives me the strength to carry on. God strengthens me.

But God knows me. He knows my needs. He knows how far He can push me with the test. I believe He watches over me. He chose me and now He chooses to care for me. I choose to know God. I choose to hide His word in my heart. I choose to call out to Him in my distress. I choose to accept His love. My hope is You alone, Lord. I will cling to You.

Even if…

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