The Gartleys

Songs from a family walking with Jesus through real life.

Theme

Freedom

These songs were written in the movement from fear into freedom - learning to live from what Jesus has already finished.

Where this shows up in Scripture

John 8:36

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Freedom in Jesus isn't partial - it becomes who we are.

2 Corinthians 3:17

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

His presence doesn't tighten - it opens space for life and truth.

Songs written in this space

May 15, 2026

We Will Wait

A patient worship song about blessing the name of Jesus in the waiting, whether on the mountain or in the valley, and trusting Him as chains come undone.

We Will Wait artwork showing broken chains in a shaft of light

Related themes

Where these songs come from

Psalm 27:14 · We Will Wait

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

This song stays in the waiting place without going silent - choosing courage, patience, and worship before the answer is visible.

Acts 16:25-26 · We Will Wait

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God... and everyone's chains came loose.

The image of chains coming undone echoes the freedom that can break in when worship rises from a confined place.

1 John 4:18 · No Fear (In The Son)

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.

This song was written from that place - learning to let His love push fear out.

Ephesians 2:4-5 · Amazing Grace (Hallelujah)

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved.

This is the ground - grace bringing us from death into life.

Revelation 12:11 · Jesus Over Everything

They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.

This song stands in that victory - declaring what He's already done.

Isaiah 54:17 · Jesus Over Everything

No weapon formed against you shall prosper.

This lyric flows from that promise - resting in His covering.

Romans 8:6 · Mind of Christ

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

This song is a prayer to live from that place.