Songs For Inspiration

[VioletButterfly]

I don't see an active thread out here for inspirational songs, so here we go. Whatever adds light and inspiration to your day or your life, or pulls you up out of the darkest spaces.

"Indescribable" - Chris Tomlin
"Overcome" - Jeremy Camp
"Whom Shall I Fear" - Chris Tomlin
"One Thing Remains" - Jesus Culture
"Overcomer" - Mandesa
"Hosanna" - Hillsong
"Reedemed" - Big Daddy Weave

Please add other genres; this isn't just a Christian post, it's an uplifting post and everyone is welcome. This is just where I find my inspiration, but I love diversity! :)

Thanks! VB

 

[Cinnamon4z]

HMMM VioletButterfly- ok ill listen to these and see about adding them to a playlist or something :) THANK YOU!!!!! :) :) :) :):joyful:

Eh.... not that into christian music. But thanks anyways

 

[DogwoodTree]

Went through my Encouragement playlist and picked some of my favorites:

"Beautiful" - MercyMe
"Beloved" - Tenth Ave North
"By Your Side" - Tenth Ave North
"Everything Falls" - Fee
"Healing Begins" - Tenth Ave North
"The Hurt & The Healer" - MercyMe
"Let the Waters Rise" - Mike's Chair
"More" - Matthew West
"On and On" - Tenth Ave North
"Remind Me Who I Am" - Jason Gray
"Symphony of the Redeemed" - Paul Colman
"The Broken Beautiful" - Ellie Holcomb
"Times" - Tenth Ave North
"Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)" - Sanctus Real
"You Are More" - Tenth Ave North

Even though I don't talk about it much here (because there are so many questions I'm exploring on this topic), my faith in God is really what pulls me through. There's so much about all of that I don't understand. But I see him working in my life even still, through all the mess. He's a very real person to me, and everything I learn points back to him. Thus...the reason my playlists are full of these songs. Nothing else speaks so deeply to me.

Still...I'd love to hear about other bands/singers with some good, encouraging songs. I've just had a really hard time finding other groups (Christian or not) that can hold the tension between suffering and hope.

 

[Bookoffee]

I am jamming to Rick's Road CD by Texas. I love all the songs.

I tried to copy and paste the link to play their songs but I can't figure it out on this new phone.

If interested please Google. I really like them even though that CD was released in the early 1990s

 

[Deleted member 28942]

I am jamming to Rick's Road CD by Texas. I love all the songs.

I have forgotten about Texas. I used to love them. So many happy feelings. I will be jamming to them today. Thank you!

"You gotta take a little time for yourself
You gotta live a little life on your own
You gotta take a little time for yourself
It's just what you're needing"

 

[Bookoffee]

I have forgotten about Texas. I used to love them. So many happy feelings. I will be jamming to t...

I hope you were able to jam with them today and you felt a smile. I did.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Chris Rice - Smile
Chris Tomlin - Jesus Bring The Rain
Matthew West - Hello My Name Is
Matthew West - Strong Enough
Laura's Story - Blessings
Heather Williams - Hallelujah
Your Grace Is Enough - Matt Mahr
Lifesong - Casting Crowns
Praise You In This Storm - Casting Crowns

Hillsong - Oceans
Hillsong - Take Me To The Cross
Hillsong - I Surrender

Just a note, Hillsong can be hypnotic - it is for me and tends to take me out of my headspace. In case that's triggering for anyone, please keep that in mind. When the world crashes in I just feel better there, you might not.

When I have time tonight, I'm going to look for some other genres out on YouTube. I have plenty of picks I could offer up that take me into the darkness, but that's another thread and not a very productive one for any of us.

There is one, off the top of my head, that I do find strengthening - "Drive" by Incubus. It makes me think hard about who's driving my life, me or fear.

Went through my Encouragement playlist and picked some of my favorites:

Even though I don't talk about it much here (because there are so many questions I'm exploring on this topic), my faith in God is really what pulls me through. There's so much about all of that I don't understand. But I see him working in my life even still, through all the mess. He's a very real person to me, and everything I learn points back to him. Thus...the reason my playlists are full of these songs. Nothing else speaks so deeply to me.

I hear you. God is the only sure constant in my life. I want to get back to the point where I'm breathing my faith again. I'm afraid right now. Fear and love can't coexist, so I'm struggling, but know God is the truth the way and the light for me. He is the only reason I am still alive. Always at the top of my gratitude list!! :)

 

[DogwoodTree]

Fear and love can't coexist

Kinda OT, but...I'm not so convinced anymore that this is true.

So, I know the scripture says, "perfect love casts out all fear"...but until love is perfected in a person (probably not in this lifetime), I think they absolutely coexist. I was beating myself up for feeling any fear, and telling myself, "as long as I still have any fear, there's no room for love to exist", and that just isn't helpful, you know?

Actually, I really think that scripture is talking about a very specific kind of unhealthy fear, because I think there are kinds of fear that play an important and healthy role in our lives (e.g., "fear God").

So I see it more as...recognizing and acknowledging the fear I feel, and then, in the face of fear, letting in a little love anyway, and then a little more, and more, until the fear just sort of melts away.

Just a thought...

 

[Deleted member 29920]

@Bookoffee I used to love ricks Road by texas! :inlove:

At the moment I like dj dado - the album

And The Legend of Zelda 25th anniversary special Orchestra cd

Unusual choices but both have songs that uplift me

 

[Deleted member 28942]

@DogwoodTree check out the song Fear and Love by Morcheeba. It's exactly about fear and love and that "it's not always that clear".

 

[DogwoodTree]

Fear and Love by Morcheeba

I like the sound of that one...interesting, thanks. I love that folksy sound.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Roll with the Changes - REO Speedwagon
Don't Stop Thinking about Tomorrow - Fleetwood Mac