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Using Worship as a Weapon

by Alexandra Hanson on March 31, 2025

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

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