Still Surviving

Category: Music

Posts about music that speak truth.

  • Even If: Finding Faith in the Fire

    Prayers don’t always get answered the way we hope. Healing doesn’t always come when we expect it. But having faith is about trusting God all the time.

    MercyMe’s song Even If speaks to the kind of faith that holds on in the hardest moments.

    I’m not saying that we should be pretending things don’t hurt or that struggles don’t weigh us down. We should keep in mind that God is still good, still present, and still worthy of our trust, no matter what.

    Faith in the Fire

    I know You’re able

    And I know You can

    Save through the fire

    With Your mighty hand

    But even if You don’t

    My hope is You alone.

    In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood before a fiery furnace because they didn’t worship the king. They knew God could save them, but they also declared, “But if not… we will not serve your gods” (Daniel 3:18).

    God is bigger than the fire. Faith isn’t based on circumstances, but on His unchanging character.

    Holding On in the Waiting

    Waiting is hard, especially when we’re praying for answers. But when we look back, we can see that God was with us through it all.

    Waiting is the test of our faith in that we’re learning to trust Him beyond what we can see. Even if the healing doesn’t come, even if the answer isn’t what we expect, God is still working.

    Life is full of even if moments. The question is, will we still trust God through them?

    No matter what you’re facing today, take heart. God is still with you. And even if things don’t go as planned, He is still good.

  • I Need Help: Finding Strength in Admitting It

    The first time I heard Connor Price’s “I Need Help,” it caught me off guard. The beat pulled me in, but it was the honesty that stayed with me. That quiet confession—feeling overwhelmed, needing help—felt familiar. Maybe you’ve been there too.

    It reminded me that asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s courage.

    Where Does Real Help Come From?

    Towards the end of his last verse, Connor says,

    All along had it right next to my bed

    Open the book with my son and I read

    In the hopes that one day that he doesn’t feel shame when he says..

    That line hit me. Because sometimes, the help we need isn’t far away.

    Real help starts with the B.I.B.L.E.= Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.

    I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

    Psalms 121:1-2 NKJV

    Whether through prayer, friendships, mentors, music, or a moment of honesty with God, help comes when we stop relying on ourselves and start leaning on the One who made us.

    Ways to Reach Out

    Admitting we need help can feel awkward. Vulnerable. Maybe even scary. But once we say it out loud–whether to God, a trusted friend, or just in the quiet of our own heart–the pressure starts to lift.

    God already knows what’s going on. He sees us clearly, even when we feel invisible. And He doesn’t flinch. He doesn’t fail.

    A Gentle Reminder

    Needing help isn’t a flaw. It’s part of being human.

    Real strength isn’t about pushing through alone. It’s about knowing when it’s time to share the load. We weren’t meant to carry everything by ourselves.

    So if you’re feeling the weight today, know this: you’re not alone. We’re in this together. And help is closer than you think.

  • Little Help Makes a Big Difference

    We’ve all experienced those seasons when our small efforts feel invisible: prayers whispered in silence, kindness offered quietly, actions that seem to go unnoticed. 

    It’s easy to wonder: Does this matter? What’s the point?

    But the song “That’s How You Change the World” by Newsboys reminds us that big change starts with small, meaningful acts. They may seem tiny, but when done with love, they ignite something greater.

    In Matthew 25:40 Jesus said:

    Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

    We might feel like what we offer doesn’t move mountains—but together, those candles we light add up.

    It Does Matter

    Your prayers. A listening ear. A quiet act of kindness. A heartfelt encouragement. These are seeds and God multiplies them.

    He sees our hearts behind the smallest gestures and works in ways we can’t always trace.

    What if the small acts are the very acts God uses to spark hope?

    Community in the Quiet

    Let’s keep doing these small, faithful things—even when no one applauds. Let’s keep praying, even when the room seems empty. Let’s keep loving, especially when it’s hard.

    God sees our hearts (Matthew 6) behind the smallest gestures. It might just light up someone else’s world.

  • God Knows Our Hidden Struggles

    When I first heard “God Only Knows” by For King & Country, I felt like it was written for people like us—the ones carrying quiet battles. We may look fine on the outside, but inside we’re wrestling with obstacles, heavy thoughts, or even loneliness.

    So often, we reach for whatever the world offers to ease the ache—distractions, quick fixes, even numbing ourselves. But those things never truly heal us because we keep searching for something more.

    But Jesus said in Matthew 11:28–30:

    Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest… For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

    He doesn’t ask us to figure life out alone. He simply asks us to bring Him our tiredness, our questions, our struggles—and let Him carry the weight.

    The chorus of the song says it perfectly:

    God only knows what you’ve been through.

    God only knows what they say about you.

    But God only knows the real you…

    It’s a nice reminder that we are not alone. People may misunderstand us or judge us based on our past, but God sees beyond the surface. He sees the heart we don’t always show others. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that

    The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.

    And when we feel unseen or unworthy, Romans 8:38–39 reminds us that nothing can separate us from God’s love.

    So maybe today, instead of carrying it all ourselves, we can take even a small step of leaning on Him. He knows the heaviness we hold, and He offers peace in exchange.

    We don’t have to have it all together. We just have to remember that we’re deeply known, deeply loved, and never walking alone.