Take The Lord With You - Josh Garrels

I love my work, and because of this, for years I’ve invested huge amounts of my energy, my focus, my time, and my lifeblood into each project I’ve created. I zealously burned my candle at both ends, until all that was left was a smoldering wick. I burned MYSELF out. Physical breakdown and deep-seated anxiety and fear followed (mental and spiritual breakdown). From this place of desolation, the only way to move forward was to find a life and power that didn’t originate in me, and drink of it daily. This is one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned, and I’m still learning - “It’s no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me.” Gal 2:20 From this place, strivings cease, and one can work heartily from a place of deep-seated peace. ~ Josh
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[@florarix2210]

The Lord has a funny way of communicating with me sometimes. When I read the title to this I immediately started crying. When Josh repeated these words later, I broke down again. When the video was over and I saw the title again, well, yep, crying. We sometimes forget how much we need to abide in HIM and allow HIM to abide in us. We are nothing without the FATHER, the SON and the HOLY SPIRIT.

[@florarix2210]

And this, of all days, is an important one to remember that.

[@tammymillard3930]

@@florarix2210 Amen... LORD Bless you and yours everyone...!!!☝🙌🙏🔥👏 💜💜💜=1

[@algitablozyte9580]

Now you made me cry

[@mirandamartinez9326]

Well said. We need our Aba Father 🙌🏼 we can do nothing on our own ability but all things are possible with him before, beside and inside us ❤️🙏🏼

[@meganprudhomme6484]

Uhh bc k no knlkkmmmnmn. Nbbhhhhyyghhhhbjllppppoo

[@kikithepupper6774]

Wow I feel like God brought me to this video while I was listening to Josh Garrel's album because I've been feeling so depressed. I'm a medical student during finals week and I had a mental breakdown last night, which the effect is still on me. the symptom of depression, anxiety attack all start coming at me.. I kept getting infuriated with myself also, wondering why am I not getting things done as I am "suppose to do". i'm suppose to get these work done, but I am so drained of motivation, strength.. It's infuriating. So I tapped into my old ways of how I got things done, which is just brute energy and pushing myself to it.. and I realized I cannot do it anymore either... I've been doing that for 10 years and I am at that age and mental status where I cannot do that.. This video was just so relatable.. To invite the spirit of God throughout my day.. This made me wonder, what has been my energy source..? Am I really inviting God into what I do. Thanks for sharing your story, Mr. Garrels.

[@travis6694]

I love how he breaks down his psyche in a very detailed way, some find it strange but it makes sense to just hear someone’s intricate thought process.

[@zechkurien3031]

1:46 when he said "farther along", I felt that

[@OhdeeKoenig]

Best song ever

[@damonhill3944]

Haha so did I!

[@samueljoseph773]

Felt it

[@fidow6954]

haha yes I felt that too. but also when he said: i feel like I'm coming "a long way" (3:14)

[@BB-vq6cb]

Me too.. lol

[@discouragedfingers]

I love this guy's music so much. I can't express how much his music has helped me. I used to be quite addicted to alcohol and meth and even when I was using, his music would cut through everything and bring me peace and touch my heart. I'm sober now. It will be two years this Christmas.

[@kellyd3696]

You are a beautiful soul Josh Garrels. Your music has always touched me deeply. It sometimes takes the breakdown to have a breakthrough - a renewal.

[@Terra_Divina]

For the last 10 years I couldn‘t listen to music anymore. I treasure silence whenever I can find it, as the noisyness of rhe world doesn‘t allow me to listen to God...your music being the only exception, it draws me closer...! Thank you from my heart for your wonderful gift and Being! Sabine

[@alexisleffew7987]

As a creator, this has truly spoken to my heart. I get anxiety like crazy just like that.. I need to pray before and during, rest in His peace & definitely get outside more.

[@pawfector9463]

After five years of struggle, I've finally understood the Gospel and am saved by God's grace. The Lord definitely used your music to help keep me together during the hardest times of my life, but in the end it "produced fruits of righteousness." Thank you Lord Christ, and thank you Josh Garrels. ❤️❤️❤️

[@terrigreen100]

My Grandma said the first 100 years are the toughest ! I absolutely have and will continue to be blessed by your music, the lyrics ,arrangements and the creativity involved are unmatched by any other artist ! Rely on the Giver of all your talent ❤️

[@K.D.Meyers]

That's a great quote, hopefully I can use it someday 😃

[@TROUBADUO]

Amen. Great quote by ur grams.

[@jimlewis8536]

At 78 I’m so glad I’m getting out of the toughest…😅!

[@EversongStudio]

There is a reason why this man is my favorite artist. Wisdom pours from him like honey. Like pure gold.

[@underoakhobbies858]

Josh your music has ALWAYS been special to me but I wish I could express the blessings I’ve received from your interviews/talks that you share.

[@ikecarl-mcbride7364]

I can relate. I go insane when I don't walk outside every day preferably in nature but it's most important to just get out. I really get a myopic perspective inside rooms looking into screens all day. There's no bad weather, only bad clothes!

[@swingtodivine]

This is GOLD!!!! I will really take this advice.

[@Blustone60]

I'm no expert but id never know you ever had anxiety over your music because its so natural and beautiful and I feel the Holy Spirit of God. All I can say is in those in between times you just give what ever time the Spirit wants give it to him and your time...if you don't he won't. He comes first. You are awesome my brother in Christ.

[@sarongeneyo9405]

There is something about being outside in God's creation, outside of man's manipulation of it that helps me feel that release too. Like my my spirit can take a breath and I can feel Him more. It refreshes me.

[@darrylchristy7576]

I can attest to what Josh said about taking walks or drives throughout the work day...what a difference just taking a 5-min walk a couple times throughout my work day has been...it keeps me sane and reenergized and keeps the "monkey brain" on a leash. Taking the Lord with me is the next step

[@markscottmusic]

Josh, this video has been an encouragement to my own music making pursuits. I’ve felt a burnout with writing and producing. I love doing it, but I almost avoid it. Inviting the Spirit along the whole process is such an undervalued tool. Thanks for the encouragement and amazing music.

[@michellericciardello1877]

How profound. Your music is growing, more life giving, more distilled than ever. Glory to the Great sweet Psalmist of Israel, The Lord Jesus Christ

[@elvisobsessor]

I feel this so deeply - wow. What a blessing this video is.

[@jawonryan3959]

All glory to God God bless you brother Josh

[@erics9869]

I have found with most musical artists, the early albums/ music, is the best or better than, the latter. As success is found the production values are..... different. Maybe more people are involved. Maybe more mechanics are involved. Maybe commercialism dulls the spirit of newness. I don't rightly know. In the same way I know what foods I like to eat, I know what I consider to be good music. (To each his own) also (everyone is different) Josh Garrels makes music that is more than just good. He makes music, so far as I can tell and have experienced, that is blessed. There is relation in the lyrics. There is Kingdom in the music. These stimulate my spirit. It reminds me be more than I was yesterday.

[@renatapaulino5202]

WOW! This vídeo made so much sense for me today! Today is the première of a dance piece that I’m working on this whole year! And, man, the anxiety is true....taking God with me, actually, connecting with Him in this production process is an fresh revelation of what is like to really doing art with Him! Thank you Holy Spirit for sending me this today! Thank you Josh for sharing such a powerfull testimony and teaching!

[@raphaelpereira4677]

Much love from brazilllll haha

[@RideAlongside]

Take the Lord with you! 😃👍

[@youreinvitedchurchclubs3009]

I love Josh🤗 tell him for the first time in Oceanside amphitheatre at an outreach and I was mesmerized! I pray for him every day for protection for his family and just stay close to the Lord and write some new songs about the soon coming of Jesus…the rapture of the church and the great tribulation on its way! Exciting times!!!❤

[@franiwright3211]

Abide. It's a Word that has resounded in my spirit since right before covid hit last year (2020), even now it beckons. Abide. What is it? From the greek word pronounced Meno it means to remain, to tarry, to dwell, to continue. In John 15 Jesus tells us to abide in Him, that He is the Vine and we are the branches, that a part from Him we can do nothing. It's so true. I am a creative and yet have lost much of my joy in creating - it's become a chore. Am I abiding? Am I taking the Lord with me? Am I inviting Him in? And more than that, am I doing His will and not my own? Your words resonate well and I am grateful for the music God produces through you and your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you always. 🎶✝️

[@JavierSjavieg]

Thanks Josh for sharing these thoughts and experience. Let's invite Him to be with us every day. Please pray for my country, Chile 🇨🇱

[@p.june11bug.p57]

To strive or not to strive as a believer is difficult to know. In striving, are we thus not being filled with His Spirit and barreling forward on our own steam? Or is it Spirit indwelt striving? I was encouraged by hearing this quote this week. For you, too, Josh: "To depend on God doesnt mean that we become inactive and passive. It actually means the opposite. We still exert ourselves. We still strive and work hard. But we embed our activities in prayer and our zeal and strength we draw from God." (Charles Ringma)

[@stormiebeach7948]

I feel the same way... I love your music. You tuch my soul... keep singing for God. I love it your music!!! We are here for you...

[@leodaslowlymovin7610]

Josh, I woke up this morning feeling like garbage Ate some breakfast And then I said to myself, I have some work to do. I have to do homework I have to do some music production today I need to create a song But, I opened up KZbin Scrolling through the feed I saw your video I clicked on it And I thank God I did. I am 21 years old I’m going to college to get a degree in mental health counseling there are sometimes I get to points in my day at this point in time where I wouldn’t say I suffer anxiety attacks, But I feel a whole bunch of doubt and anxiety and fear that I feel like, I won’t make it to what I want to do. I thank you my friend. And I wish I could give you a hug. I am keeping this video and applying it to my life Because I think of using this as a lifeline for my mental health and my spiritual health i’m gonna do this from now on Today is November 14, 2019. Shalom my friend. Peace out in Portland. Or Wherever you may be.

[@mooneyes2833]

I love God and your music... Thank you so much!

[@TheronasaurusRx]

I really appreciate your advice to give it all for the day but then let it go once the day is done.

[@christinak5668]

Beautiful heartfelt testimony brother the Lord is using you and gifted you with such deep meaning and truth in your music. Much love and grace to you and keeping you always in my prayers that the our Heavenly Father and his begotten son Jesus will continue with you in all that you do! Praying changed lives and safe travels.

[@janicedobis6490]

Boy did I need to hear this right now! Thank you for sharing your vulnerability on this topic. I used to spend quiet time in reflection and preparation for my day behind and ahead ( I am an elementary art teacher in a public school). I have somehow become a get-up and go at it person, dragging out Lord along with me. And I am exhausted. Dragging Him is ridiculous, isn’t it… how much He must laugh while crying at my efforts. He is a better one to lead. Reversing the trend will take some serious work.

[@highpitchnoise]

You, Sir, Thank you for pushing through.

[@hopenation_official]

We really appreciate your work, Josh. Thank you.

[@sebd8425]

For sure! Keep trusting God and doing what he has called you to do. I'm new to your music, amazed and thankful. You're honesty in sharing your struggles, keeping the first things first, is also an encouragement.

[@calebv.2199]

It's nice to see that other people face this. Yes, I also perked up when he said "father along"

[@melissamazariegos6810]

I can totally relate for there are days when creativity doesn't come out, until you rest and invite God to be present in all what you do. Its hard to keep that in mind. I've always wondered why landscapes make me feel good, but the horizon thing makes a lot of sense now.

[@YourVerseForToday]

This is so great. I've wanted to be a musician since I was 3 jumping up and down on the bed listening to my older brother's Metallica albums, and now at 36, with a wife and 4 kids, I (that is we) can finally peruse a carrier folking up old out of circulation hymns, and have been doing so for the last several months. Josh's sage words of wisdom are super helpful as we work on our little endeavor to the glory of God.

[@matthewflores6286]

I identify with this struggle to a great degree - the impatience-borderline anger at myself. The need to ruminate. This is a wonderful description of the arduous nature of the creative process. Love the idea of finding a more sustainable rhythm.

[@nmocte1]

Amen brother. God -family-music

[@BenjaminShort-u4l]

If you love to be in touch with the world ride a motorcycle , feel the earth's scent in every way possible. Love your work, talent and views upon the world. Freedom is a beautiful thing taken for granted by many.

[@brookehorn7102]

Thank you for speaking from such deep and discerning places of the heart, the wisdom you share brings peace.

[@dotcassilles1488]

I'm broken enough to realise without God there will be no breakthrough. I got to the point where instead of living or even surviving I was existing. Then I realised I had to be willing to let go of everything except God. I'm still practising that surrender/sacrifice. I need constant reminders to rely on His strength and not my own. Every moment becomes something I can give to Him and in return I receive grace and strength, courage and joy, peace and love. Blessings, Dot

[@Rouverius]

Brother, I'm not a musician but I feel this... I'm in this place now. Struggling to return back to that place of "taking the Lord" with me. Thank you.... and Lord bless you.

[@chrisgreen3797]

Dont just speak songs, teach, help us, help the unsaved

[@DisciplesHeart]

"An artist never finishes their work, they simply abandon it." -Unknown As co-creators we are given abilities with the finite material we have to work with and like our Father who created us in His image, let us go, released us to either follow him we'll go our own way. If we love Him we will always seek to be with Him bite him to be with us, wherever we are.

[@gracieayers8706]

This video was so helpful for me. Thank you Josh for your music and your transparency. This is an amazing TedTalk.

[@mikelemosakaspacetrog]

Josh, have been fortunate and blessed to support your work fairly early on and hope to get back to that place. As an artist/ self taught illustrator, I can so relate to what you are wonderfully articulating here. I actually hit a wall of depression that took nearly ten years to crawl out of, or I should say Christ lead me out of. And yes, I’m back at it again, whole different perspective, and reason, but passion? 👍😉🎨

[@constanceconnelley2877]

My favorite singer... Thank you, Josh. 🙏❤️

[@amberortiz7298]

Josh, you nail it every time!!!

[@A7man]

hey Josh, thank you for your authentic insight. I am a graphic designer and can relate perfectly to your thoughts. It’s an encouragement for me to start off my days in a more peaceful God-filled manner rather than the rush-into it mode.

[@michaelbakerkearns]

Thank you Josh for this message, and more importantly for getting me through 1 of the hardest times of my life. I would sit there listening to Train Song over and over again hanging on by a thread. That time has passed, but I will always appreciate you for that song and that album... God bless you and your Family!

[@lordsycamore]

Josh, my wife is going to be so grateful when I show this to her. As one of the "young and hungry" musicians you've described, I can definitely relate to the kind of self-reliance leading to burnout you've also described. Thank you for the corrective, and thank you for honoring God with this video. I'm grateful. Have a good day!

[@MonieMuse]

Some how KZbin knew I needed to watch this video, it was in my recommends. Never heard of Josh but I’m about to check out his album. What he said was perfect in my season as a creative, thank you for opening up

[@thatkeren]

Love & War & The Sea In Between is my favourite album by him :)

[@kimberlys655]

@@thatkeren I listen to it almost daily. 🎶

[@justanotherone9648]

I relate to Josh so much...

[@collinproctor7971]

Thank you josh

[@brotherchristopher2149]

Man I admire the fact of you being so real. You always put out awesome music! It speaks brother! Never stop being real! God loves that so much...Never forget God loves you! Bask in it! Your hidden in light!

[@samlevi903]

I can definitely to EVERYTHING you said

[@AnnemarieWebber]

This video encourages me deeply like all your songs do. Thank you for sharing about your process and the struggles. I can so relate and I am filled with hope realizing I am not alone and that I can invite God in all the aspects of the process. You have touched many many lives Josh Garrels and may the Lord continue to bless your family and ministry.

[@gardenboots7464]

I needed to hear this again. THANK YOU !!

[@davidwhiting726]

I really appreciate these videos

[@sleachpots]

October 31 Morning Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. — Born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. My Spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not. — The battle is not your's, but God's. The LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's. Zechariah 4:6; Isaiah 40:13; 1 Corinthians 1:27 29; John 3:8; John 1:13; Haggai 2:5; 2 Chronicles 20:15; 1 Samuel 17:47;

[@ruthieC]

Thank you for sharing. I felt lots of these same verses this day (Oct.31).

[@sleachpots]

Ruthie Charbonneau - God's word has a way of touching our inner being like no other. God be with you.

[@brentblackwell5275]

Thank you for putting in the scriptures, it Blesses my heart to read the WORD!!!!!!!

[@shannonpolklowe4368]

Praise Yahuah for the amazing, talented, beautiful soul He has blessed us with in Josh! Such wisdom at a young age. May the Father bless you and keep you and your family! Praise Yeshua Hamachiac the King of Kings! Psalm 100 100 Make a joyful noise unto the Eloheim of all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord Yah with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that this is of Yah it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the Yah is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to

[@MollysStory]

So appreciate you sharing this because I have felt the burnout out and feeling like I can’t do what I love because of the energy it takes. But it’s so true that if we take the Lord with us, He will supply the strength we need. He is the author of creativity.

[@torietalbot3637]

Finding your music has changed my days. For good.

[@stevensalazar2229]

This is one of the most relevant videos that I've watched concerning walking and struggling as an artist who strives to follow the Lord!

[@mirandajo3602]

Such an awesome realization!!! Agh!!

[@lionhead7497]

My favorite Josh albums are still he ones produced on an 8 track, lo-fi early stuff. Not to say the artistry in the studio isn't appreciated, I like that also. But the spirit is easier to feel when it is accompanied by the natural real space. God's presence speaks in the simple, in a way only He can.

[@Gabriella-mq1xw]

Great is the King of kings

[@h1ll13illy2]

FROM WHERE I STAND YOUR MUSIC IS awesome BROTHER. sorry for caps

[@tamarareynolds3078]

Your testimony is and will bless so many lives. I have been struggling with patience lately, and even though I am not an artists of any kind, this truly blessed everyone in some way. You are one of my favorite artist. And what I Love about you Brother is that you are real, and you showcase the struggles are real and so is our God! God Bless you Brother, and where your Journey takes you, Blesses us with the sound of your soul through your music!

[@catrat.l.heaven3369]

ABBA keep useing you brother and keep you in the work as you go... Thank you again for sharing this... Abba is useing this word to your heart on and about your work and the beautiful struggle that comes with it to help this one in their own... not only with our work... but the other things that we are faceing with Abba.. OUR dearest sweetest Abba Yeshua.. by our side...

[@amokiir1726]

Thank you. I needed this reminder.

[@KimDroptiny]

Love you Josh! So Good.

[@PaulaTheLittleOne]

Thank you so much for sharing this❣ Really means alot to me!!

[@dreamerwho8020]

Josh 🖤🙏

[@beatriz4941]

so goooood (Brazil here)

[@redeemed5554]

Inviting God in to be present with us, that's the key. We place heavy burdens on our backs that God never intended for us to carry. He wants to walk through this journey of life right alongside us and when it gets heavy, His hands are always open. Thank you Father and thank you Josh for being so open and encouraging. Maranatha!

[@tad3900]

Tremendous amount of insight. This summer, my first on the farm, has taught me many of these lessons. There's a time to bust it out but in the end I have to find joy in the journey.

[@Lord-Jesus-Reigns]

Beautiful! God bless you!

[@Gpacharlie]

Thanks for tweaking the minutae. Especially those buttermilk biscuits and honey harmonies. So good.

[@kellerkid1ne2wo3hree9]

Needs 7 billions views ,

[@michellericciardello1877]

I love the album Chrysaline

[@chrisreichert3904]

Thanks Josh!

[@tinamite]

Thank you so much!

[@tanyatodd7143]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@Holyrighteousandfree]

So wonderful! Please do more of these! Your honesty and humility is so inspiring!!!

[@theonesonofgod4253]

Thank you my brother. You sure know how to keep me going! Dont stop angel i need you like we need the father. Remeber we are for him and he is for us. So lest get real. Hold to their ears, what comes from them, if it is not the grace and feeling you put in their souls is worthless, what you do and all of them priceless. God bless! Rise them up with you the closer to the Father the better, and we know he is right inside man.

[@emfriesen6719]

It’s amazing you have been able to make such anointed music, having left the Lord outside of it for so long! God has used several of your songs to help in my transformation, my death and resurrection. May He bless you and keep you and continue to make music through you 🔥

[@1love8680]

Changing the world one step, one song at a time. Obedience to the Lord is never easy! However, The fruit that is Produced on the path of obedience Is like no other. As far is Josh's impact on the world from my point of view. He is a superhero of music. My relationship with Christ has been magnified because of his music. Our mission is to glorify our Lord. In this case kingdom advanced, and mission accomplished. One Love.

[@mephista55]

Im awakened at 2am with anxiety over work, and asked for guidance. Thank you! Bless you!

[@marcolopez2164]

Inviting the LORD to walk with you through your day work and every aspect of your life. That is the company in life.

[@mathewblackman2794]

Long time, brother. Glad to see you here. Blessings.

[@aaronwoodring9823]

1st Samuel 18:1... the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Can’t help but think of this verse every time I listen to my Brother Josh!

[@rebeccahaggard6588]

Been there and it's tough. Made it nearly impossible to engage in other important areas, especially with my family. You're right... placing yourself in the center of God's will with Him as power source is ideal. And I had to rest when it was needed. I personally found it was kind of like trying to keep from drowning - I could flail around and drown, but being still and letting the life guard help me was far more effective and less exhausting. That's just been my personal experience. IDK if it helps, but hope so. May God continue to bless you and work through you and your music.

[@Stall-FedCalves]

You came to the end of yourself. 🙂 I don't want to encourage you to NOT take the Lord with you, Josh, but, I appreciate all the tweaking of the minutia. The Holy Spirit is flowing through you to create intricate masterpieces.

[@zambroa]

Man..... thank you for sharing these thoughts.

[@gussaley]

Wow, the humility of submitting ourselves to God that others may partake of the divine nature!. This excellence is a great delight to those who rejoice in His presence. Thank you, Brother, for continually seeking the Lord in your work. Deep calleth to deep and we deeply rejoice in his Praise! May the Lord guard your heart and grace your lips with His song(s).