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I know it is likely that the vast majority of you have heard this song and perhaps even sung it many times, but still wanted to share it with you anyway. It is a song that I still struggle singing and often find myself holding back the tears as it plays. When I take the time to actually reflect upon the lyrics, I must admit, they scare me, and force me to really think about the words coming out of my mouth.  Sometimes, truly following Jesus is scary. But, I know it is right. And it’ll be my greatest joy and He will be glorified.

LYRICS:

When the sea is calm and all is right
When I feel Your favor flood my life
Even in the good, I’ll follow You
Even in the good, I’ll follow You
When the boat is tossed upon the waves
When I wonder if You’ll keep me safe
Even in the storms, I’ll follow You
Even in the storms, I’ll follow You

I believe everything that You say You are
I believe that I have seen Your unchanging heart
In the good things and in the hardest part
I believe and I will follow You
I believe and I will follow You

When I see the wicked prospering
When I feel I have no voice to sing
Even in the want, I’ll follow You
Even in the want, I’ll follow You

When I find myself so far from home
And You lead me somewhere I don’t wanna go
Even in my death, I’ll follow You
Even in my death, I’ll follow You

When I come to end this race I’ve run
And I receive the prize that Christ has won
I will be with You in Paradise
I will be with You in Paradise

That last stanza is my favourite – singing about being with him in paradise one day. I love that there is no doubt, no questioning, and no uncertainty that this is going to happen. It is my reality, and the reality for all those who follow Christ.   “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather by a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Psalm 84:10