Delivering a compelling new pop anthem just in time for summer, singer/songwriter and worship leader Michael Sarver takes fans by surprise with today’s “Count It All Joy.” Now available on streaming platforms from S&G Music Enterprises (distributed by WieRise Music), the unexpected track offers a timely message of perseverance for anyone struggling.  

 

Penned by Sarver, Dan Macal and Chris Molitor, “Count It All Joy” was inspired by James 1:2-3: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” 

Balancing the pain, suffering and hardships of life alongside the unwavering truth of God’s faithfulness, the song parallels Sarver’s own journey. His rapid rise to fame as a Top 10 finalist on American Idol and subsequent stint in country music also held seasons of uncertainty and disappointment, but making the decision to choose joy and trust God in the valleys is a testimony Sarver is eager to share today.  

 

“The heart behind ‘Count It All Joy’ is to uplift and encourage,” he explains. “This song carries such an important message–joy isn’t circumstantial, it’s a choice and a decision to walk in joy through everything. It’s not pretending everything is okay, it’s choosing to trust God’s character while you’re still waiting to understand His plan.”