Did you know worship can be a weapon? One of the most powerful tools we have as followers of Christ is the Word of God. There are incredibly talented artists who are crafting songs and tunes for us to use in the battle against evil. These songs are filled with themes, ideas, and concepts from Scripture, and even better, some are direct Scripture set to music!
Here are a few of my favorites:
- Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me – Worship Initiative
Galatians 2:20 (ESV): I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. - Now To Him – River Valley Worship
Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV): Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. - Doorkeeper – CXMMXNS, Kory Miller, Ben Yielding
Psalm 84:10 (ESV): For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Worship isn’t just singing; it’s about declaring God’s power over our lives and surrendering our lives to Him.
I am someone who is very in tune with my emotions, and a trap I fell into was listening to secular music that mirrored my emotions. I found myself letting my feelings lead my thoughts and actions. I’m not saying emotions are inherently bad. God gave us emotions as warning signs or indicators of our circumstances. Think of it this way: emotions are like thermometers. Thermometers don’t control the temperature; they simply measure it. Then, we decide whether to adjust the temperature. We can use emotions in the same way. If we use our emotions as a tool to measure our circumstances, we no longer let them dictate how we react.
Instead, we can allow the love and direction of the Holy Spirit to lead our emotions. Praising Him, no matter our circumstances or feelings, is a powerful weapon to fight temptation and to manage any emotion we experience.
Below, I’ve curated a list of songs to add to your worship playlists, categorized to help you in various moments of need. Whether you are celebrating exciting news and need a moment of joyful praise, or dealing with anxiety and needing peaceful reminders, this list is just the beginning of using worship music as a weapon.
Joyful – Uplifting songs of celebration and praise.
• Praise – Elevation Worship
• No Body – Passion, Chidima
• Oil and Offering – SEU Worship, Sydney James
Peaceful – Calm, restful songs that help you find inner peace.
• Communion – Maverick City Worship, Steffany Gretzinger, Brandon Lake
• King (Acoustic) – Portraits Music
• Harbor – FAITHFUL, Jillian Edwards, Sandra McCracken
Hopeful – Songs that inspire faith and hope in God’s promises.
• Maker – Woodlands Worship
• Even Though I Walk – Bethel Music, Hannah McClure
• No One Like The Lord / What A Beautiful Name – Legacy Nashville, Gracie Binion
Brokenhearted – Comforting songs for times of sorrow and healing.
• Lament – Seacoast, Rachel Davis
• Let Him Heal You – Lily Hooten
• You Gave – Meredith Mauldin, UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa
Energetic – Passionate, high-energy songs that ignite excitement in worship.
• Worship! – TAYA
• The Mighty Name of Jesus – The Belonging Co, Hope Darst
• Living For the First Time – Red Rocks Worship
Cover photo by David Nieto on Unsplash
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