The Other Side of Not Giving Up
Written by Dixie Phillips & Janice Crow, a duet of Kirsten Alting with Gordon Mote
Personal note from Kirsten:
This song touched me deeply the moment I heard it.
Because I’ve lived in a place where the outcome was uncertain…
where we didn’t know if things would get better.
There was even a point where we had made peace with the possibility
that my life on earth might come to an end.
And yet — even there, I realized something:
My story wouldn’t be over.
Not because everything would turn out the way I hoped,
but because my life is held in something greater than the outcome.
This song isn’t about a guaranteed happy ending.
It’s about holding on —
even when you don’t know how the story will unfold.
Because there is always something on the other side of not giving up…
even if it looks different than you imagined.
Kirsten:
I know you never dreamed that life would bring you here
It hasn't gone at all the way you planned
The smile you wear may hide the trail of bitter tears
You try so hard but just can't understand
But God knows what you're going through
And in His time you'll see Him move
So don't look back, keep holding on
Cling to your faith in Christ that makes you strong
Your story isn't over yet
Wait 'til you see what's ahead
The answer, friend, is sure to come
On the other side of not giving up
Gordon Mote: God never said our days would all be sunshine
This side of Heaven brings its share of pain
But you can trust His promises, each and every line
'Cause He won't leave you in the pouring rain
So don't look back, keep holding on
Cling to your faith in Christ that makes you strong
Your story isn't over yet
Wait 'til you see what's ahead
The answer, friend, is sure to come
On the other side of not giving up
Kirsten You've come too far to ever quit
God's grace will help you finish this in victory…. Victory
Gordon & Kirsten Your story isn’t over yet Wait ’til you see what’s ahead.
The answer friend is sure to come on the other side of not giving up