Mercy Me Even If

[@bevierevans]

I so agree brother, praise and worship is for the Lord, everyone’s Lord, the only category.

[@amysepan804]

Most people who listen to KLOVE have that KLOVE moment when you hear the song you need at just the right time, and it speaks to your soul. I had been listening for a few years, and never really had that moment until this past summer, when I caught this very song, right when I was waiting to hear whether or not I had cancer after a surgery. This song touched my heart and I knew I'd happily accept whatever God sends my way, because the answer to that question won't change my faith. I finally got my answer and it hasn't changed my faith, except perhaps to deepen it. There's no running from our God, He pursues us with love and patience. Jesus, I will cling to you, come what may!

[@calyboo1750]

If music encourages you to praise God then it's a gift from God and we should respect that.

[@RushFanatic87]

I did a church plant a few years back, and we did a community outreach program called Tavern Hymns to get people from the streets in the doors. It’s exactly what it sounds like. We would book a bar or a brewery for several hours and play hymns in different styles. We would do a song in straight-ahead rock, then a bluesy hymn, then a “boom-chicka” folk/country style hymn. Come Christmas time, we did Tavern Carols in the exact same way. It was a massive success! I’d never seen a church grow so fast in the span of 2 years. It started in the back of the pastor’s CAR DEALERSHIP! It grew too big for two services within a year, so they rented out a local private school’s gymnasium (it was big!). A year later, they outgrew that and moved into a space of their own where they are still growing today. If you’re interested, look up Gospel City Church in Arlington, TX.

[@josephinesteele1338]

Mercy me is awesome!! My favorite song by them is: I can only Imagine!!!! People are different, and that's why spiritual music is different so everyone can enjoy it!! The Good Lord loves it!!!

[@chrisnutley5747]

I was Raised Catholic, fell away from God in my teens, rediscovered His glory in Methodist church at 30 when I became a Father. However, I was just plodding along without a faith relationship. The song I Can Only Imagine hit me hard, made me ask about of "Why" questions of faith and purpose. Now at age 50, in twenty years I have learned that faith is about community. Supporting others selflessly, giving without expectation of return, prayer and care for those who do not want it. I have had ALOT of great music pass thru my ears, but none have hit me directly in my prideful male heart like those of MercyMe. "Even If" goes right there to the top of the list. A faith relationship with Christ is a painful, beautiful, confusing, blessed, dark and bright-white light of a marathon with no end. Those who experience the warmth of that have a gift to share. Thanks for reviewing this. I encourage everyone to look up Bart Mallards testimony about this song, and his battle with faith while his son is hurting. It is a raw glimpse into a broken heart that only God can mend.

[@me-pm6mx]

Any song that praises God, and brings you closer to Him I'm thinking, God will approve.

[@karencradic3727]

I saw them in person. Such a powerful testimony. I could have listened all night. They are amazing

[@CindyNavarro]

"Even If" was part of a playlist I listened to frequently following the unexpected death of my 22 y/o granddaughter last year. The grief was almost unbearable, but this song reminded me that my hope is in Jesus and that Caitlyn had a strong faith in Jesus, too, as her Lord & Savior. I still don't understand WHY... but It Is Well With My Soul.

[@chrisa.3925]

I am crying for you and your family.... prayers for strength coming your way....so sad for your devastating loss. Thank you Jesus for welcoming this granddaughter into your arms.... It's going to be so exciting to see everybody again.

[@MLGB0Yz]

@@chrisa.3925 you can’t say she’s in heaven, neither can Cindy. Her heart could’ve been far from Jesus, no matter how much she may have proclaimed it. I’ve lost far too many people I know were away from the Lord, no matter how much they said they were Christian. The fact you say it’s exciting to see people again, you truly need to submit more, the only reason you should want to go to heaven is to be with Jesus, you can’t be disappointed that others you loved aren’t there. After all, we are to love everyone and most people go to hell. It’s going to be holy in heaven, make sure you all stop sinning and trust in Jesus to save us from our well deserved damnation.

[@CindyNavarro]

@@MLGB0Yz No one can say with 100% certainty who is or isn't going to Heaven. MY HOPE is in Jesus & He is my reason for yearning for Heaven. I have people I love dearly who reject Jesus & others who Talk the Talk but don't Walk the Walk. But I have hope... and pray that repentance comes in time for each. My granddaughter & I did have a long talk a few weeks before she died that brought me comfort & hope about her trust in Jesus. I may be proven wrong eventually, but that is not for me, you, or anyone else to decide. Trusting Jesus and turning to Him in times of failure and doubt gets me through Life until I have fulfilled God's plan for me.

[@MLGB0Yz]

@@CindyNavarro you only uphold my point, it’s good to pray and hope

[@capcrunch7838]

@@CindyNavarro The good shephard does not lose his flock. If your grand daughter was saved by Jesus then nothing can seperate her. The doctrine of falling from grace is not in the bible. I have seen believers who exhibit the signs. Aka the fruits of the spirit etc. Can i say for certain they are saved no however I can say with confidence that they showed the fruits. Also john talks about it in 1 john 2. The other person was not necessarily wrong in anything but seemed to approach with vitriol. There reply to you was very accusatory.

[@annettehupp417]

I agree with so very much. If you sing and worship our Lord play it and Worship

[@gottabeemee]

A very beautiful song, it us so uplifting and comforting... He walks with us through the dark, He shines most brightly in our darkest times... Your dissertation right after the song really poorly time... If God is with nothing and no one else matters, my Bro... We're better off just take the mindset you're free to call it what you want... If we're praising our Lord, that's ALL that counts...

[@WithoutFearKAZ2Y5]

This song reminds me of a quote from one of my favorite tv shows, “if you’re gonna have faith, you can’t just have it when the miracles happen, you gotta have it when they don’t.”

[@dortheychastain2195]

love the story of Horatio Spafford. He lost almost everything in the Chicago fire. His very young son died as well (I don't know if he died before or after the fire). He decided that he and his family would visit family in England. He sent his wife and 4 daughters ahead and he would join them later. He found out the ship had sunk. He received a telegraph from his wife that said, "I alone survived." As he was crossing the ocean to get her, he wrote the lyrics to "It Is Well" as the ship crossed near where the other ship sank. That is faith!!

[@tommyfey1735]

My Mom & I used to listen & sing this song together in the car on the way to her cancer treatments. She passed from brain cancer Dec 28th 2017. Love you with all my heart & soul Momma. Wish u woulda met ur grandson. One day u will! 😇🙌🏼🙏🏼✝️❤️

[@blanchekonieczka9935]

I agree with your dislike of Christian nitpicking. Falling in love with Jesus had nothing to do with religion for me, in fact most organized religions pushed me away. Once I ignored all the nonsense and bickering of organized religion and focused on Jesus and His unfailing love, I fell head over heels in love with Him. Our Lord is now the greatest love of my life and every day is full of joy! Now instead of collapsing under my burdens, I lift them up to Him and trust He will either cure them or give me the strength to bear them. He hasn't failed me, ever. May your new year be blessed and full of joy! Thank you for your channel.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

That is awesome and I am glad to hear that.

[@blanchekonieczka9935]

@@Modern-Renaissance-Man thank you!

[@deannanowak1608]

This song helps me every day. Over this summer I became very sick. I almost lost my life twice. I was comatose for over a week. When I woke I had no use of both my legs. Through prayer, faith and hard work I regained the use of my left leg, and the use of my hip and knee of my right. I have paralysis of that ankle and foot. Nerve testing is incomplete as to whether or not I will regain use. I have pain all the time and when it's really bad I will listen to or think of the words to this song. I honestly believe that God performed a miracle. I was told I'd probably never walk. God laughed at that. I am walking. And slowly I'm introducing the use of just a cane. But like the song says even if I don't get the use of my foot back. My hope in Him never dies. And the sweet day he does call me home, I will be whole again.

[@bethvigna7974]

“It is well with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul” Love this song! ❤️

[@dortheychastain2195]

Even the old beautiful hymns were contemporary when they were written. I def agree with Ty. It's all Christian gospel music.

[@trenae77]

Mercy Me has said many times in the past that their music style was influenced by the bands they listened to in their youth - U2, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty. The true beauty of this is the fact they can write music that strikes a chord of familiarity with the world and draws the listener in to know and understand the truth of God’s love, mercy and power. Another song that really does this well is Sparrow by Tenth Avenue North.

[@manuelester7420]

I'm into all music styles. meaning instrumental style. But saying, " yeah yeah, uhu uhu , like Jay z, now thats pride. And rappers with argumentative, tuff tones of voice in Christian rap, that's pride garbage. You supposed to sound humble. You don't need to sound like the world to influence anyone into becoming interested in God. The Holy Ghost is the one who draws people in to repentance. The music style has nothing to do with it. Blessed are the feet of those who PREACH the gospel. Not the feet of those who use music style to bait the world in. The people of the world are either gonna want your bait, which is the world, or they'll want the new life that God offers through his son. Most Christians don't know and don't even believe or care to understand, that if the tribulation starts today, which is imminent, they will have to get beheaded in order to go to heaven. Because ain't no pre-tribulation rapture. Plus, Christian music is from us to God, not us to the people. Music was made for us to worship God. It's not to make money or gain popularity and dove 🕊️ awards.😏 tsss

[@sandylindsey7583]

Love them! Saw them in concert & my soul was so lifted up! Old people , young people, & kids all praising Jesus in large numbers!

[@kathysears5066]

I feel we need more of this music in our lives in our churches it brings our hearts joy and our minds to Christ❤

[@SinnerSince1962]

If the music stirs your soul, makes you raise your hands in surrender to God, then it is Godly music. God hears our cries and feels our emotions, no matter who wrote or sings the song.

[@stephaniejurina1658]

It's praising Jesus it's beautiful music

[@stephaniewhite7512]

I missed this reaction until today. This song came at a time of turmoil and attack in my marriage and my life. But what the enemy means for evil, My God works for my good. And at the end of a long hard journey, i now hear my husband of 20 years sing this song with grace and ability that has me shook. I know this song on my own for my own reasons. But to hear a newly rededicated believer sing with such abandon such praise, is my reward. And more. My cup runneth over. Thank you for this reaction. Contemporary, traditional, classical, whatever. Its Jesus

[@corinakostreba8752]

I agree. Labels hinder us. This song is anointed

[@carollearned6194]

Now you need to find the version with his testimony about this song. Yes he wrote it, he wrote it about what he was going through with his son.

[@Jen-lz5cr]

I am listening to this today with all of the mess going on I praise you and you could make it all go away.. But even if you don't I will still praise you🙏

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Glorifying our Heavenly Father 🙏💚 awesome comments Ty 😊 I love it! Gives me goosebumps 💚😊

[@cassty2950]

Agree with the walls built up when giving labels for worship songs. Whatever causes chaos and division is not from God. Jesus came so we can have a personal relationship with God. So that we can worship Him in our own way in the new temples which are our own hearts.

[@carollearned6194]

Bart wrote this because of a struggle he was going through with his son's health. There is a version of this where he gives his testimony first. You should find it.

[@carmenruss4662]

Mercy Me Bring The Rain. When everyone makes fun of me I listen to it and it helps me feel a little better.

[@guesswho4256]

Thank you for doing this song reaction! Great the way the audience joined in at the end of the video. I feel that many of these contemporary Christian songs are earnest prayers to the Lord. More MercyMe please.

[@ramblingrimkus7204]

Amen! Worship is a key to open the heart to receive the word of God.. we praise and lift up our Lord in Song!

[@mollyn.1635]

If someone plays the song that moves you or speaks to your heart, that’s the Holy Spirit. And to me that’s what it’s all about.

[@jenniferatkinson442]

Love Mercy Me ❤️ saw them in concert last month...I Can Only Imagine is my favorite song

[@dianeseest1281]

My favorite MERCY ME SONG!!! Thank you, MSM ❤

[@amandathompson4339]

Yesss!! You are making so much sense! I hate that, as long as its praising God..who cares??!! Thank you ❤

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Either you Feel it or you don't..No social media here! My faith is strong..long before social media. Period!! All is well with my Soul. 🙏🎧

[@listeningeyes9990]

We The Kingdom “Don’t Tread On Me” LIVE.

[@tommyfey1735]

Yes...Bart is an amazing singer/songwriter!

[@NAMKNALB]

I love this song with a passion!! I listen to it almost everyday just to keep those words in my mouth and on my mind. Some days it breaks me down in tears and some days it fills my heart with Joy. Still my favorite band since 1997!

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

well said!

[@pamelawatkins8972]

Never heard this song before, I really liked it. I like southern gospel I like the songs that make you want to clap your hands and sing along, you know make a Joyful Noise. In a lot of Church's they don't do that, there's NO EMOTION in it

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

I agree 100% with you about the 'categories' and the unnecessary labels.

[@Only_Non]

I loved this song. Gave me the chills. 🥰

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

It's not about the style of the music. It's about the message.

[@musicmaker4him901]

Saw him in concert last spring and he was incredible!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

MercyMe is probably my favorite Christian bands. Love this song.

[@tclkp28]

I been waiting on you to do this song! This has been my crying prayer since I just lost both of my parents who died 3 weeks apart.. my mind cracked wide open! This and the song when I finally get home.

[@shellybay817]

Bless you! I agree, when you can discern the difference between church dogma and a personal, spiritual walk with Jesus, you are well on your way to the maturity and wisdom in The Gospel.

[@ZitaZone]

This is a great song LOVE this❤️❤️💯💯 TY I requested this song awhile back glad you were able to play it👍👍

[@nonnyd1573]

I agree. If they are singing about Jesus it's Christian music!

[@robertdobbs4427]

I call it making a joyful noise to the Lord!

[@deborahmckinney1770]

The song "The Hurt and the Healer" is one of my favorite s. Listening to it helped me throughout a really hard time.

[@gallowayelisa]

Mercy Me...I can only imagine...in remembrance of my only 2 boys...both in the arms of GOD...all I had.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Yes Ty all that matters is we praise God through music 🙏 😇🙌

[@louisemaebrouder2567]

LOVE MERCY ME ALL THEIR SONGS ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏾

[@lysamcrorie5969]

Preach it, preach it, preach it!

[@shirleymongold9491]

This very argument split my church in half and it broke my heart and my spirit. If the Holy Spirit can inspire songs from the 1800's why can't He inspire songs now was my stand but it didn't make any difference. Worship leaders were fired, youth pastor was fired. Satan at work again

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

I hear ya. Its ridiculous

[@2byoung]

There are so many similar situations. So sad 😞

[@lisawilliams2406]

Love this. The first song I heard of theirs was, I can only Imagine. Still my favorite.

[@liamhoogendoorn1652]

A true man of many talents

[@soniac8532]

He did write this song in response to his son's type 1 diabetes and wanting him to be healed and not have to suffer with it.

[@jimithy47]

Really beautiful and thought provoking. I loved the movie that portrayed how he triumphed over his tribulations.

[@JDHILL-rg9sp]

One of my favorite song.

[@garylopez1632]

To clarify, I watch other reactors, but your only one of maybe three that I actually listen to after the music is over, due to your pure honesty of the songs you listen too.

[@beardgang594]

Thank you so much for reacting to this Ty! I've had a rough year as I know many do. Lost my mom in February and then my grandmother in August and have just got in such a rut that I've had trouble getting out of. I've gradually been losing faith in alot of things. Songs like this help me to realize that we all go through troubles and we can never lose faith or our lives are useless. Love your channel and also you ministries channel. Love ya brother!!

[@brendapaddlety2413]

YAY! I'm a fan of Mercy Me 🙏👍 I can't wait 🤗

[@miraculousladybug713]

Love your commentary on this! 💕🙌

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

😊 thank you

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Flawless by MercyMe is a must, if you haven’t heard it. The video is absolutely out of this world.

[@danieldawg100]

MercyMe song “The Hurt And The Healer” The Official Music Video😊. wado,Ann Benson.

[@michaelbell5024]

Preach bro! I don't get all the labels either.

[@LukeWaikamakama]

I'm with you bro.

[@lauraautry6992]

Love this group!! I totally agree with you Ty ❤️

[@jackabel4499]

As my wife slips thru my hands in the grips of cancer...I know that God can heal please God.

[@jasonmelendy3386]

I absolutely agree with you. I know that I personally have found some Christian speed metal bands that I absolutely love. Two of my favorites are Impending Doom and For Today even though they broke up.

[@kittykatapult8259]

Great song!!

[@markwolfe1413]

Love Mercy Me, they have a lot of great songs. You should listen to Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave they are also Christian contemporary with a lot of great songs

[@tinabaldwin3704]

Amen Brother

[@davidwatkins6687]

Watch his testimony on this song. It's worth it

[@tribulationprepper7285]

Awesome song and great review! I've been through many struggles and this song speaks out to my soul... Thanks man!

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Hanging by a moment by Lifehouse 🙏💚🤞😁👍

[@sharmullins3894]

beautiful song

[@discipleaaron]

Man! Great argument there about the whole Christian music and contemporary thing.

[@lauriesettles7274]

Absolutely beautiful

[@musicmaker4him901]

I see exactly what you’re saying as being in the music ministry myself for years. The labeling is very frustrating!

[@luvjc68]

Agree with you and love this group and song

[@JohnKamer]

Please do Flawless by MercyMe! It ties in so much with what you do @MRM !

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

John Kamer, Flawless is my absolute favorite and I love the video.

[@JohnKamer]

@@Tuesdays_Gone Me too Lisa! The video is a perfect example of what the Cross does for us. It was very clever,

[@impossibleisnothing6087]

Even if you don’t.. it is well with my soul.

[@garylopez1632]

Not subscribed, because I'm not into everything you do, but love your music reactions. Will always check those out. Keep doing you bro.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

I appreciate that

[@TanksRulz]

Praise to god. Even though i am fighting my hardest battle right now.

[@IChooseJesus9091]

It's a spirit of religion, a strongman, a holier than thou divisive spirit. This may or may not relate to what you were talking about. I was raised in the Church Of Christ(they don't believe in instrumental music). As an adult, I attended a different C Of C, for a while, where they were going to have a "talent" show. But they actually told me I could not sing in it, if I was going to sing christian music, because they didn't believe in a woman singing "over" a man. Because "women are to stay silent in the church" & "not have authority over the man". But I could sing secular(non christian) music. 👀 So I can sing "over" the men if it's not going to convict them, but if it is, forget it...👀 I quit that church shortly after that. I just found that, among other things, bizarre, backwards, & oppressive.

[@lisahernandez36]

I think even God would appreciate anything praising Him. To distinguish the music hurts my heart . Newer music is just bringing youth to God in their way. Not sure if you ever heard R Kelly's U saved me.. It's on my playlist on gospel

[@dkmiller8420]

You make a good argument about people worrying to much about sounding to secular with Christian music, but if I may, there is a flip side to that as well. I have seen the opposite occur where hymns are thrown out of a church's catalog because they were not contemporary enough. This alienates people who take comfort in joy from the old hymns of their youth and makes them feel as if they are no longer wanted. There is a division in Christianity over nothing more than the music we listen to and desire to sing. It is a sad state of affairs when the church allows something that is supposed to be comforting, uplifting & praise filled to cause such strife. That being said, one of my favorite experiences is to sit up in the balcony and watch the 80 year old's sing at the top of their lungs, newer praise music accompanied by drums and guitar while standing next to the 16 year olds who have just belted out their best version of an old hymn that could only sound right with an organ accompanying it. When we remember who we are supposed to be focusing on when we are singing praise, it all seems to work out.

[@tinadavis1581]

Love it and their "Best news ever" listen to it

[@danisemiller128]

Beautiful song. I love worship music regardless of the genre. Mercy Me is one of my favorite groups. I don't know if you have heard the song Spirit Lead Me by Influence Music and Michael Ketterer, but if you haven't it would be wonderful if you could include it in one of your future videos. I am a subscriber and have watched your videos on many genres of music and other topics. i know you have many people requesting things, but I hope this one makes the cut. Keep up the great work!!

[@gavinmoody3519]

Tell em wassup MRM

[@tomlester8705]

Wrote this song as the result of his son having type 1 diabetes. See Psalm 71:5. Try Homesick by Mercyme or Reckless Love of God by Cory Asbury.

[@jenlobeauty]

I love Cory Asbury’s Reckless Love! One of my faves.

[@tracispringer6725]

What's funny to me is they think Psalms is poetry. Psalms is a book of songs. The meaning of the word Psalm is "a sacred song or hymn"

[@davidketchum8269]

Give a listen to Good and Loved by Travis Greene and Steffany Gretzinger. Or two songs by Maverick City Music, Refiner, or Communion. These songs also feature Steffany Gretzinger.

[@pattiemartin9253]

Nobody by casting crowns

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

David Phelps's - just As I Am. Live . Please