5 New Christian Songs For Your Playlist

5 New Christian Songs For Your Playlist

Posted by Rachel on November 07, 2018 in Music,

Music is an important part of our faith. Christian songs packed with Biblical truths will surely encourage you in your walk with Christ.  I compiled few of the newly released songs you can listen to or even add to your playlist. 

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16

1. You say/Who You Say I Am by Caleb and Kelsey, Mass Anthem.

Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

This breathtaking and emotional mashup cover will remind you of your true identity in Christ. A perfect pick-me-up song to play on the days you're struggling with self-doubt.

2. Defender by Francesca Battistelli ft. Steffany Gretzinger

And all I did was praise

All I did was worship

All I did was bow down, oh

All I did was stay still

Hallelujah, You have saved me

So much better Your way

Hallelujah, great Defender

So much better Your way

This is my new favorite worship song! It acknowledges how God is all powerful and His ways are always higher and better. He is our Defender!

3. For Us by Sara Kroger

Oh how deep the Father's love

Written in the sun and stars

Here below and far above

By the beauty of His heart

Blooming with eternal hope

In this garden we call home

This simple yet beautiful song tells about what God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit has done and is continuing to do for us. I enjoyed the way the song was written with relatable analogies in nature and daily life activities.

4. Details by Sarah Reeves

Just like You paint the fiery skies You chose the color of my eyes From the start until the end of time You're in the details, You're in the details

This stripped down version of the song is amazing. It's a powerful thought to know that God has always been in the details of our life no matter how small. The fact that God chose the color of my eyes makes me feel so loved! He is in the details, from the start until the end of time. 

5. It's Such A Good Feeling by JJ Heller

It's such a good feeling
A very good feeling
A feeling you know
That I'll be back
When the day is new
And I'll have more ideas for you
And you'll have things
You want to talk about
I will too

This is a rendition of the song which is originally by Mr. Rogers. A magical lullaby song that lasts for less than a minute. It's a sweet melody and the lyrics are oozing with  positivity for a bright tomorrow.

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6 Songs To Listen To When You Need A Friend

6 Songs To Listen To When You Need A Friend

Posted by Rachel on August 29, 2018 in Music,

In light of my latest post, How God Met Me in My Loneliness, a lot of you commented telling me you can relate. As a way to help, I compiled a few songs to encourage you when you're experiencing a lonely season in life. Jesus is there. He is your Friend. Always remember that. 

So, put on your earphones, close your eyes, and listen to this musical gems God has blessed us with.

1. What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Chelsea Moon and the Franz Brothers

This is a classic hymn filled with words of love. If you haven't heard about the writer's story, please click here. It will make the song much more meaningful. 

Can we find a friend so faithful

  Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness,

  Take it to the Lord in prayer.

2. As the Deer

During my elementary days, this was the go-to song when a class was requested to sing on the spot. I was always amazed by these verses:

You're my friend and You are my brother

Even though you are a King

I love You more than any other

So much more than anything.

As a child, I found joy in knowing Jesus was my friend.

3.  Sparrow by Audrey Assad

This is a graceful rendition of the classic song. I am not alone because God is watching over me. I can smile and sing because He loves me and that makes me happy. My constant friendship with Him makes me worry-free.

Why should I be lonely,
Long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
And a constant Friend I know

4.  By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North

A beautiful reminder that we don't have to search and look for love from others. Jesus is by our side, listening, walking with us through it all and He is more than willing to love us. 

Why are you looking for love?
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough?
To where will you go child?
Tell me where will you run, to where will you run?

5. More Than You Think I Am by Danny Gokey

 If you need a deeper perspective of God, please listen to this song. It's like the world has painted Him to be an angry and condemning god. But God is love. He wants to love us and be friends with us. He died not to condemn us, but to give us eternal life. 

Rumor has it there's a gavel in my hand
I'm only here to condemn
But let me tell you secrets you have never known
I think of you as my best friend

6.  I Will by Citizen Way

We often long for someone to be there for us. Someone who would be willing to hold us when we can't take the storm raging inside our souls. Jesus is more than willing to do that.

I will hold you when you're breaking

Like a father and a friend

And I will carry you through darkness

Till we see the sun again

So rest your head and cry your tears

Know that I am with you here

             

I hope these songs will be helpful in your journey. 
What songs do you listen to in the lonely moments?

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