Jul 26, 2011
Praise and worship music is such a powerful thing. It can inspire us to want be more hungry for God’s Word. It can reach out to people who would not typically hear the Gospel. It can touch us, break us, heal us, or put us on a path that is better pleasing to our Lord. There are so many Christian artists who write and/or sing songs that provide much encouragement and positivity that is necessary for all Christians. This is a list of wonderful and inspiring praise and worship songs that will surely give you hope and more. Some of these songs are sung by more than just the artist mentioned, just to clarify.
All I need is You - Hillsong United
“Where would my soul be without Your Son. Gave His life to save the earth. Rest in the thought that You’re watching over me. All I need is You. All I need is You, Lord…”
This song through its entirety is such a great reminder of where we need to be looking for our help and our hope. It is true that all we need is God. I love the above lyrics, where it is asked where would a soul be without Jesus Christ. There is nothing more to need than the Lord, and this song is the perfect one for remembering just that.
Oceans From the Rain - Seventh Day Slumber
“And I’m amazed by You ’cause You’re never far away. And all that I’ve been through, Your love has never changed. You make oceans from the rain. Breathing life into this place. And I will drown inside Your love until I see Your perfect face.”
This is such a tender song by Seventh Day Slumber. The lyrics and music combined make for a wonderful track, and it is definitely worth listening to. The first verse remind us that we are not in this life alone. Our God is always there, no matter what, with His amazing mercies and love. On top of that, the chorus explains the power of God in an amazing way, making oceans from rain. A rain drop seems to us to be tiny, but God can take those tiny drops to create such a large body of water. The water is also a symbol of God’s love. I just love the message of this poignant song.
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us - Phillips, Craig & Dean
“How deep the Father’s love love for us. How vast beyond all measure. That He would give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure…It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished. His dying breath has brought me life. I know that it is finished…”
This entire song is just a wonderful and beautiful display of the love of God and what His Son, Jesus Christ did for humanity. The song ends with the words, “His wounds have paid my ransom.” What a great song for relishing and rejoicing in our precious and marvelous Savior.
If You Want Me To - Ginny Owens
“…I’m not who I was when I took my first step. And I’m clinging to the promise You’re not through with me yet. So if all these trials bring me closer to You, then I’ll walk through the fire if You want me to…”
This song reminds me greatly of Psalm 17:5 “My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.” Though the path that God sets before us may not be what we would have chosen, we should walk it, because on that path we will not stumble. It is the path that God Himself prepared for us. This song states that the person will, in fact walk through fire, if that’s the will of the Lord. That faith is amazing.
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