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"Found in the Hurt" by Presence Music Band: Finding Hope When Healing is Delayed


"Found in the Hurt" by Presence Music Band is a deeply moving song, especially when you know more about the story behind this song. The song was inspired by Leah Monson's own struggles with depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. It speaks to anyone who is wrestling with unanswered questions, faith, and healing. But most of all, this song offers hope, and reminds us that God's purpose often opens doors in ways that we don't immediately see or thinks was possible. 

Presence Music Band - Found in the HurtThe song itself is already beautiful, and if you get a chance, I encourage you to watch the video, because the video brings the song even more to life. Seeing the people in the video and briefly hearing what God did for them really touched my heart. We have a God of miracles and too often we just take that for granted! 

Leah opens the song by encouraging us to boldly pray and live out our faith. She emphasizes that it is our faith that God desires. And then comes the truth that we're not always willing to hear… Even when healing doesn't come right away (or in this life), there is still purpose in the pain, and there is a gift to be found inside the grief. Instead of passively waiting for some kind of miraculous cure, Leah encourages us to first turn to God's will. However difficult it may seem, we not only find His presence in the healing, but we also find it in the struggle. 

We may also find a miracle "in the hurt", because growth, grace, and understanding doesn't happen by escaping the hardship… it happens by walking through it with God. The song encourages us to also say "It is well," when life feels gray or when we don't know/understand the reasons. 

May this song remind you to walk together with God and trust the journey. Ask God to help you see the beauty in hardship. May the lyrics inspire you to hold on, to believe, and to embrace His plan through every season of pain and healing.

(Related scripture: Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 12:9)

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