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11. Even If

Sunday July 26,2026

They say sometimes you win some

Sometimes you lose some

And right now

Right now I’m losing bad

I’ve stood on this stage

Night after night

Reminding the broken

It’ll be alright

But right now

Oh right now I just can’t

It’s easy to sing

When there’s nothing to bring me down

But what will I say

When I’m held to the flame

Like I am right now

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

They say it only takes a little faith

To move a mountain

A little faith is all I have right now

But God when You choose

To leave mountains unmovable

Give me the strength

To be able to sing

It is well with my soul

I know the sorrow

I know the hurt

Would all go away

If You’d just say the word

But even if You don’t

My hope is You alone

You’ve been faithful

You’ve been good

All of my days

Jesus, I will cling to You

Come what may

‘Cause I know You’re able

I know You can

It is well with my soul

“I know You’re able… but even if You don’t…”

Written by MercyMe’s lead singer as his son battled chronic illness, this song holds tension: faith in God’s power, and surrender to His will.

It is a declaration that worship is not dependent on outcomes.

Even if healing doesn’t come… even if the prayer isn’t answered the way we hoped… God is still worthy.

Scripture: Daniel 3:18 — “But even if He does not rescue us, we want you to know… we will not serve your gods.”

Ask yourself:

  • What does it mean to trust God without conditions?
  • Where are you waiting for an answer that hasn’t come?
  • Can you still worship if the outcome doesn’t change?

Even If (Faith Regardless of Outcome)

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