Some songs are written from the mountaintop. Others are written while you’re still finding your footing.
Michael Sarver‘s latest single, “Count It All Joy,” falls firmly into the second category.
Available now from WieRise Music, the new release arrives at a time when conversations about faith, resilience, and mental well-being continue to resonate deeply with listeners. Rather than offering easy answers, “Count It All Joy” explores something more relatable: the challenge of holding onto trust when life doesn’t unfold according to plan.
It’s a theme that has surfaced throughout Sarver‘s recent music, but this release approaches it from a different angle. Instead of focusing on overcoming obstacles, the song examines the space between struggle and breakthrough—the often-overlooked season where faith is tested, perspective shifts, and hope becomes a daily choice.
That idea first took shape during a songwriting session with longtime collaborators Dan Macal and Chris Molitor. Together, the trio built the song around a simple but timeless truth: it’s often easiest to recognize God’s faithfulness in hindsight. The greater challenge is remembering it while you’re still walking through uncertainty.
The result is a contemporary Christian track that balances honesty with optimism, speaking to listeners who may feel weary, discouraged, or simply in need of a reminder that difficult seasons rarely tell the whole story.
What makes “Count It All Joy” stand apart is its refusal to ignore the realities people face. The song acknowledges disappointment, unanswered questions, and the emotional weight that often accompanies life’s unexpected turns. At the same time, it points toward a perspective rooted in faith rather than circumstance.
That balance has become a defining characteristic of Sarver’s current chapter as an artist.
After years in the mainstream spotlight and subsequent seasons of ministry and personal growth, Sarver’s recent releases have centered on authentic faith experiences rather than polished narratives. His songs aren’t written from a distance; they’re informed by real-life moments that many listeners will recognize in their own stories.
For Christian music audiences, “Count It All Joy” arrives with a message that feels both timely and enduring. In a culture often driven by immediate outcomes, the song offers a different viewpoint—one that values trust before resolution and faith before certainty.
As Sarver continues building momentum in the Christian music space, the release further establishes the artistic direction that has defined this season of his career: music that meets listeners where they are while gently encouraging them to look beyond their current circumstances.
“Count It All Joy” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major digital streaming platforms. CLICK HERE to listen now!