There was a night when Carl sat alone in his car long after the engine had gone cold. The dashboard clock glowed faintly, and the parking lot was empty except for the echo of his own thoughts. He hadn’t planned on calling anyone. He just needed somewhere quiet to breathe. But the weight of the season he was in pressed so hard on his chest that silence became unbearable. One problem had turned into three, three into ten, and suddenly everything in his life felt dark. Every decision. Every relationship. Every step forward felt like it landed him deeper in the same place.
That’s when Carl called Pastor Steven T. Morrow.
He didn’t have polished words or a long explanation. He just said, “Pastor, I feel like everything I touch turns dark. I’m tired, and I don’t know how much longer I can hold on.” There was no rush on the other end of the line. No quick fix. Just a calm, steady voice reminding him that midnight seasons don’t mean morning has been canceled. Pastor Morrow gently reminded him of the Scripture: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” The promise wasn’t that the night would instantly disappear. The promise was that morning is coming, even if you have to walk through the midnight to get there.
After praying with Carl, Pastor Morrow gave him a simple encouragement. “When the weight feels heavy and the night feels long, listen to this song. Let it remind you that God is with you even here.” The song was I Must Go Through the Midnight.
That night, Carl didn’t feel an immediate breakthrough. The problems didn’t vanish by sunrise. But something shifted. As the song played, it gave language to what his heart couldn’t fully say. It didn’t deny the pain. It didn’t rush past the struggle. It acknowledged the truth that sometimes faith isn’t about escaping the darkness—it’s about trusting God while you’re still in it.
Midnight seasons come for all of us. They show up as grief that won’t let go, financial pressure that steals sleep, medical reports that change everything, or quiet loneliness that nobody else sees. Midnight is that space where prayers feel heavy, answers feel slow, and hope feels distant. And yet, Scripture is honest about this journey. Jacob wrestled in the night. Paul and Silas sang in a midnight jail. Jesus prayed in the darkness of Gethsemane. Midnight has never meant abandonment; it has always been the place where God does some of His deepest work.
I Must Go Through the Midnight speaks to that sacred tension. It reminds us that faith doesn’t always shout; sometimes it whispers. Sometimes faith is simply choosing not to quit when quitting feels logical. The song carries the message that God’s presence doesn’t disappear just because the sun hasn’t risen yet. Midnight is not punishment—it’s often preparation.
For Carl, the song became part of his routine. On hard mornings, he played it before work. On heavy nights, he let it sit quietly in the background while he prayed. Over time, the darkness didn’t define him the way it once did. He began to notice small shifts—strength returning, clarity forming, courage rebuilding. Morning didn’t come all at once, but it did come.
That’s the heart behind this song and the ministry connected to it. Faith isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about trusting God enough to keep walking when it’s not. If you’re reading this while searching online for encouragement, looking for a church near you, or hoping to find a place that understands real-life struggles, know this: you’re not alone, and your midnight is not wasted.
At Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, stories like Carl’s are common—not because life is easy, but because people are honest. Located at 1009 East Stockbridge Avenue, Pleasant Hill is a Bible-believing church where broken people are welcomed, faith is nurtured, and hope is restored. Sunday service begins at 11:00 a.m., and Senior Pastor Steven T. Morrow leads with compassion, biblical truth, and a deep understanding of life’s midnight seasons. Whether you’re looking for a church home, looking for a church to attend, or simply searching for a Baptist church near you that feels real, Pleasant Hill’s doors and hearts are open.
Music has a way of reaching places sermons sometimes can’t, and Pastor Morrow’s music flows directly from lived ministry and lived faith. All of Pastor Steven T. Morrow’s music is available on all major streaming platforms. You can find it on Spotify and Apple Music by searching “Pastor Steven T. Morrow.” These songs aren’t just melodies—they’re testimonies set to music, meant to walk with you through the night.
If you’re in a season where the midnight feels long, let this song remind you: morning is coming. You may have to go through the midnight, but you won’t go through it alone.
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Behind the Song
Every song carries a story rooted in faith, experience, and purpose. Learn more about the heart, ministry, and musical journey behind these songs through Pastor Steven T. Morrow.
