Rend Collective - "Whatever Comes" (Official Lyric Video)

"He is like a tree planted by water,
    that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
    for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
    for it does not cease to bear fruit.” - Jeremiah 17:8

I'd classify this song as, "My song of 2017."  It is my sincere prayer and yet my deepest fear.  When I claimed Oceans in 2013, I didn't have a clue how my world would change in the matter of 22 days.  It took that many days in a new year for tragedy to rock my world.

I want to look back on this year and see God's hand guiding me to stand firm in His goodness and to not fear the unknown.  2016 was filled with "unknowns" and no doubt 2017 will continue that path. However, the Lord can change the way I perceive those unknowns.  Specifically my prayer is in the scripture above.

 I want my roots to be firmly planted in Christ. 

 I do not want to be afraid when trials come. 

I want to continue to flourish through Him.  

I want to be at peace through the times of spiritual dryness.  

I want to look back and see evidence of Him 

in me bearing fruit in myself but also 

touching the lives of those around me.  

Rooted in Christ, Fruit of faith for whatever comes.  

Lord, whatever comes

Make me steadfast, make me rooted

A cedar planted firm, deeply grounded in Your goodness

Whatever comes

Be my bravery when I am trembling

Be my courage when my heart is caving in

Be the fireside when I am wandering

Be my Father, whatever comes