New Music Friday: "My Promised Land" by Josiah Queen

This week's New Music Friday features a deeply moving track from Josiah Queen called "My Promised Land." It's one of those songs that doesn't just sound good - it speaks right to the heart. With honest lyrics and a tender melody, it reminds us that the greatest reward in life isn't a place, a title, or even a fulfilled dream - it's simply being with God. From the first verse to the final chorus, this song reminds us that God's presence is the prize - not the plans, not the destination, not even the dream.

Josiah pours his heart into this one, and you can feel it. One of the most powerful lines comes when he sings:

"And I said, hold on, wait a minute

I don't want what You ain't in

And I don't wanna go unless I'm going there

with you

It's You there, rain or shining

You are my everything

My Promised Land is You."

It's the kind of song that hits differently if you've ever stood in a season of waiting or wandering. It speaks to the part of us that's tempted to chase after outcomes instead of the One who gives us peace in every step.

Josiah shared the story behind this song — inspired by the moment when Moses stood on the mountain looking at the land God had promised. God told Moses that the people could go in, but His presence wouldn’t go with them. Moses’ response? “If Your presence doesn’t go before us, don’t send us.” That kind of bold dependence is the heartbeat of this song.

Josiah said, “We all have dreams and things we want in our lives, but at the end of the day, those things mean absolutely nothing without the presence of God. I got to a place in my own life where I realized my dreams could never love me like God could.”

Whether you’re walking through big decisions, unexpected delays, or just trying to find peace in the process, this song is an anchor. It’s a reminder that God is the reward. When He’s with us — that’s the Promised Land.

Give “My Promised Land” a listen today and let your heart rest in the truth that God isn’t just part of the journey. He is the destination.