there's hope for Job like a cut down tree

Job 14

7 "For there is hope for a tree,

When it is cut down, that it will sprout again,

And its shoots will not fail.

8 "Though its roots grow old in the ground

And its stump dies in the dry soil,

9 At the scent of water it will flourish

And put forth sprigs like a plant.

John 12

23 And Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.

25 "He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in the world will keep it to life eternal. 

26 "If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

 

"When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

I've been thinking about what that actually means. I've actually been struggling with it, really. Ever since my friend Ben has been sick, I've been reading through Job. It's been hard because I really feel for Job. I don't really know what to say about it yet. I'm in a really good place where I know everything is where it's supposed to be. But it's still a struggle. 

The more I live and play music, the more I know this is where I'm supposed to be. Amelia Jay played a show in Richmond yesterday, and it was the best. So great to play all together. We're almost halfway finished with the recording of the album as well, and I couldn't be happier about it. 

I think I'm playing a solo show at the end of the month. I'm really excited to get some new stuff out there.