For Every Mountain

Living in Gratitude: A Reflection Inspired by “For Every Mountain” by Kurt Carr

Once in a while, I find myself turning on my playlist, and somehow, this morning, For Every Mountain by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers finds its way into the rotation. Every time it does, it’s like it demands to be heard, lingering on repeat for a while as it pulls me into a deep sense of gratitude. There’s something in the way those words fill the air that shifts my heart, reminding me of all that I’ve been through and the powerful hand that’s carried me.

If you know the song, you’ll know what I mean when I say it’s more than music; it’s a testimony. The chorus of “For every mountain, you brought me over / For every trial, you’ve seen me through,” lays it all out. I think of the many hills I’ve had to climb, times when I felt like I couldn’t possibly get to the other side. Those mountains were steep and challenging, but each one taught me something about myself, about perseverance, about faith.

The song’s lyrics remind me of the trials I faced that didn’t break me but built me. I think of the times I was low, struggling to find the strength to move forward, yet somehow, God saw me through. There’s a line that goes, “For this, I give you praise,” and it always speaks to me. It feels like a reminder to give thanks not just for the victories but for the challenges too, knowing that each one shaped me into who I am today.

Living in gratitude is a daily choice, and sometimes, that choice doesn’t come easily. Life brings storms, disappointments, and struggles, but when I take a moment to reflect, I’m always led back to the goodness that’s been present even in the midst of hardship. Kurt Carr’s song has this powerful effect of lifting my perspective above the difficulties, to focus on the blessings that came from them. It reminds me that being thankful isn’t about having an easy life; it’s about recognizing that I’ve never walked through any of it alone.

I think that’s why For Every Mountain resonates so deeply. It’s a declaration that even though life hasn’t been perfect, God’s goodness has been constant. Each line is a reminder to look back on my life’s journey, on all that’s happened, and to say, “Thank you.” It’s a commitment to live with a heart of gratitude, trusting that there’s always something to be thankful for, even if it’s just another mountain He’s helped me climb.

So today, I choose to give thanks—not just for what’s easy, but for every challenge, every mountain, and every valley. Because looking back, I can see how each one brought me closer to Him and to the strength I never knew I had. And for that, I give thanks.