The Gartleys

Songs from a family walking with Jesus through real life.

Theme

Trust

Holding onto God when the outcome isn't clear. These songs were written in uncertain seasons - learning to trust His character when we couldn't see what was ahead.

Where this shows up in Scripture

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Trust begins when we stop trying to figure everything out ourselves.

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Fear doesn't disappear - we bring it to Him.

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

June 3, 2023

Paris

A tender moment of dreams being reshaped - learning to choose what matters most over what we thought life would be.

Paris single artwork

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.

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.

Proverbs 16:9 · Paris

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

This song holds that tension - learning to trust the path God was shaping.

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.

Hebrews 12:1-2 · New Mountain

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.

This song is about moving forward - keeping our eyes on Him in the unknown.

Psalm 61:2 · Cry Out To You

From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

This is where the song was written from - reaching for something steady.