Journeying from Dry to Fertile PlacesFriday, November 3, 2023

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

The song that Anthony Evans talked about in the email referenced yesterday is his new release titled “Even If.” I’m going to end these two weeks about dry, desolate seasons with some excerpts from the lyrics.

Anthony sings “I’m being honest; this is the hardest, The hardest song my heart will sing. My words are broken. My dream is stolen. How do I say what I don’t mean. You don’t owe me anything. But in my darkness you still speak peace. So I lift my hands, I’ll sing again. You’re good to me...And as I wait I’ll sing in faith. You’re good to me. Until my heart believes I won't stop singing…Until my heart believes I won't stop singing…Stood at the waters…They never parted. Lord, were you even listening…You don't owe me anything…But in my darkness you still speak peace…I'll lift my hands…I'll sing again…You're good to me...And as I wait I'll sing in faith…You're good to me…Even if the doctor tells me there's no medication To take away the pain I've begged you to…Even if I have to wait for you to mend the heartbreak I believe that every tear that falls you'll use.

Even if you never choose to take away the struggle Your grace will be enough to pull me through. And even If the one who caused my hurt is never sorry And I'll never hear the words I'm longing to. Even if it feels like everyone has turned against me And everything I thought I gained I lose. Even if I never see it here this side of heaven And healing doesn't look the way I'd choose I'll still, I'll still praise you. Until my heart believes I won't stop singing. And even if I don't get another reason, You're still good to me...”

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for “Even If.” Thank you for still being good to me, especially in my dark, dry, desolate places. Lord, I admit that sometimes I’ve wondered if you’re even listening. Despite my circumstances and regardless of my sometimes unbelief, help me to “sing” in faith even if the answers don’t come the way I choose. Thank you in advance, sweet Jesus. Amen