If There Be Any Music Lovers Among You
Wow. This has been one week where God has absolutely rocked my world from Houston to Atlanta. I’m working on telling you all about it but I have a more pressing question as I continue to work on study notes for my church’s “Stronger” Retreat.
I love music – particularly as a way to reinforce the message of Scripture. My problem is I’m somewhat of a band snob and I don’t venture out and buy cd’s unless they are among about six of my favorite artists. Because of this, I know I’m missing some fabulous music. What I’m asking you is this: What are some of your favorite songs that reinforce the idea of being powerful, strong, standing our ground, etc. etc. You get the idea. I want to make an iPod playlist to both pump myself up and also to make available to the girls who are coming for the weekend.
Can’t wait to see your faves!!
I honestly don’t know the artist and I’m only guessing at the title, but it’s probably easy to find…. I think it’s called “I Will Not Be Moved”.
The words to the chorus are:
I will stumble
I will fall down
But I will not be moved
I will make mistakes
I will face heartaches,
But I will not me moved.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand…
I will not be moved.
I love it. It’s very upbeat! Very uplifting message.
I hope this helps a little.
How about “Mighty God” from Martha Munizzi? Love that one!
So wish I was there to hang with ya’ll this weekend!
Joanne
I love Point of Grace’s new album called How You Live. There are some great songs on that album. If you go to my blog and scroll through my TUNES player, you can find that song, and many others that I love.
Michelle
Stand – Rascall Flatts
Strong Enough – Stacie Orrico
Stand – Susan Ashton
I Will Not Be Moved – Natalie Grant
I Will Not Go Quietly – Steven Curtis Chapman
Stand Out – Jessie Daniels
Unafraid – Joy Williams
Never Going Back to Ok – The Afters
Set The World on Fire – Brit Nicole
Most of those are Christian artists too – hope it helps. :) I pulled them right off of my ipod
Um, Nicole C. Mullens is coming to mind. “When I Call on Jesus” is all about powerful, strong, and standing our ground through prayer.
My favorite “Get pumped” song is kind of old, but I love “Take the Shackles Off My Feet So I Can Dance” by MaryMary.
I can’t think of anything but how about “Mighty to Save” by Hillsong. When I hear that I know that I am strong through him. Hope this helpd.
Jamie
http://learninghisbook.blogspot.com
Phillips, Craig and Dean’s “Let the Worshippers Arise” It’s older, but the songs are timeless and powerful in encourgaing us to stand our ground.
Praying for you!
Love,
Holly
You know I love me some Mandisa thanks to you, but her “Steal My Joy” speaks volumes to me here!
**Life may push my heart to the limits but I won’t let go of the joy in my soul, everything can change in a minute and the world may try but their never gonna steal my Joy!**
I just download the Gateway Worship’s new CD “Wake Up the World”. May favorties at the moment are “The Revelation Song” which will absolutely get you pumped and I also like “When I speak You Name” and “Beautiful”. All which are sung by Kari Jobe. She has an amazing voice
I love Natalie Grant, Nichole Nordeman and BarlowGirl..but here are some you may not have heard of:
Brooke Fraser (Album: Albertine)
Jaime Jamgochian (www.jaimejam.com)
There’s an oldie but goodie…. “We Will Stand”. Can’t remember who does it, but the lyrics go something like this:
You’re my brother, Your’re my sister
So take me by the hand
Together we will work until He comes
There’s no foe that can defeat us
If we’re walking side by side
As long as there is love
We will stand
Also love “I Will Not Be Moved” (Natalie Grant).
My newest favorite is…
http://www.meredithandrews.com/
I also love needtobreathe, hillsong,
phil wickham, and always third day and Tomlin. :)
Favorites? That’s hard… but I’ve been singing
Your Name by Paul Baloche
(Chorus: Your Name is a Strong and Mighty Tower…)
Everlasting God by Brenton Brown and Ken Riley…
(Starts… Strength Will Rise as We Wait Upon the Lord…)
Those would fit during a worship set.
Blessings to you!
PS On a silly note-
Please go by Linda’s at 2nd Cup of Coffee on Monday and put in a good word for me. Thanks!!
My latest is ‘Lose My Soul,’ by Tobymac.
‘Father God, I am clay in your hands
Help me to stay that way through all life’s demands
‘Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me
And every little thing I make up my mind to be…
I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul.’
That is me, if we gain the world and lose our soul, what have we gained and that keeps me standing srong!
Oh I so love music… worship is on my playlist right now.. just need it more these days… Kari Jobe, Klaus Kuehn, Christ for the Nations…
Oh oh .. my new new favorite is Brooke Fraser… Shadowfeet oh it’s so good….
Strong Tower–Kutless
Stay Strong–Newsboys
The Word is Alive–Casting Crowns
Dive–Steven Curtis Chapman
I Dare You To Move–Switchfoot
Made to Love–tobyMac
Xandra
There is a song that was privately put out several years ago that speaks to me when I am in a deep dark place. It’s called Hold My Hand by Lisa Greer Sims. It talks about how Jesus knows every single pain we go through, and He holds our hands while we go through the storms of life. Maybe I should blog about this since I’m in the school of the rocking boat and that’s what this song is about. Thanks for jarring my memory.
Before the Throne of God Above by Sovereign Grace
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea.
A great high Priest whose Name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands,
My name is written on His heart.
I know that while in Heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me.
Behold Him there the risen Lamb,
My perfect spotless righteousness,
The great unchangeable I AM,
The King of glory and of grace,
One in Himself I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood,
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God
Addison Road “Hope Now”
love it!
Hi-
Really hope you’re not getting this post twice. I don’t think it sent the first time. I stumbled onto your blog recently and really enjoy your writing. I am in love with Point of Grace’s new album and particularly their song, Fearless Heart…here are the lyrics, sorry for the long post but it’s an amazing song…Joyce
‘For even the most trusting soul
This world can be a scary place
So much that we can’t control
In every moment that we face
When a thousand what ifs
Whisper in our ears
We remember who’s we are
And watch them disappear
Chorus)I wanna live with a fearless heart
Courage that’s coming from trust in God
It’s constantly guiding me though the road may seem dark
I wanna live, wanna live with a fearless heart
There are worries chasing everyone
It’s evident in times like these
But I have found the confidence that comes
From time I spend on my knees
There’s a truth I’m holding onto
As these days unfold
Greater is He, that is in you
Than he that’s in the world
Chorus
He’s my strength, He’s my shelter
He is with me all the way
He’s my light and my salvation
Of whom shall I be afraid, of whom shall I be afraid?
Chorus
I wanna live with a fearless heart
Courage that’s coming from trust in God
It’s constantly guiding me though the road is dark
I wanna live, wanna live with a fearless heart
This is a really old one:
On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand…
I also love In Christ Alone (…my hope is found…, not the old Michael English one).