Tag: music

Tunes that Strengthen Your Identity and Faith

Jerry L. Woodbridge

Hello PRAISY listeners!

Problems that can cause us to lose our peace. We may feel conflicted in our hearts about a situation, suffered a devastating loss, lost a job, or received news about a health issue that will change our life. Music connects to us when our heart is broken. Music is in our celebrations.

Musical Quotes: “Music has the power to soothe the soul like nothing else in this world.” – Tom Waits. “Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch” Debasish Mridha, an American physician, philosopher, poet-seer, and author. “Music brings us pleasure and releases our suffering. It can calm us down and pump us up. It helps us manage pain, run faster, sleep better and be more productive” – Alex Doman, Entrepreneur & music producer.

Music connects us to our culture and develops of our faith. I liked the term of having a faith playlist. The songs that helped me develop my faith teaches me more about God, scriptures, and how to praise Him in the good times and the hard times and teaches us who we are in Christ.

Lauren Daigle is a favorite songwriter and artist who sings “You Say” which is a soulful declaration of faith through our own insecurities and trials and reminds us that we are His child.

Another favorite on my faith playlist is her song, “Hold On To Me.” The lyric in the song that says, “When the best of me is barely breathing…” describes the depth of despair I felt when my beloved husband died. Learning to hold on to the Lord during times of identity crisis or tragedy develops our trust and faith in Him. I am going to share two videos for this post and continue to add more favorite tunes that strengthens my faith.

Thank you, Lauren for being vulnerable with us as we needed His words to encourage us in our own struggles. Lord, bless her as she is a treasure to us.

A Blast from the Past

Jerry L. Woodbridge

Every believer has a faith playlist whether it is a hymn played on a piano or organ in church, sung at a concert, or heard” just at the right moment” on the radio in the car. I am going to share the songs I heard early in life as my faith was developing as young college student, young mother, novice prayer warrior, and grieving widow.

El Shaddai – Amy Grant

Who could ever forget Amy Grant’s sweet melodic voice and the intriguing lyrics of “El Shaddai”? I was attending a Christian college and this song resonated with believers because it showed us one of many facets of God’s character. I wanted to know Him more.

Ancient of Days – Ron Kenoly

I was introduced to the next song as a young mother who had a 4-year-old daughter in a Christian ballet class. I loved the big band sound, and it was easy to start tapping your feet and wanting to move to this glorious song about our heavenly father, known as the “Ancient of Days.” Can you imagine what it must be like to be in the throne room of heaven worshipping our creator and savior? It will not be a somber moment. No tears in heaven! Rejoicing and worshipping and having a good time is what I picture in my mind.

Days of Elijah – Robin Marks

This song, “Days of Elijah” is a powerful truth. Elijah challenged those who worshipped “baal” to a showdown with the Almighty, true, and living God. God won! I believe we are living in a day and time where we need to fight the nation and our personal battle with the Word of God through praise. It blessed my heart to see the USA military singing this song loudly and proudly and posted on YouTube.

I Can Only Imagine – Mercy Me

What a beautiful and profound song to encourage us in the faith. “I Can Only Imagine” is one of those songs that touched the hearts of mainstream radio listeners as well as believers. It transports us to that perfect moment, when we meet Jesus. The song became even more endearing after suddenly losing my husband to colon cancer in 2004 and organizing his funeral play list. I knew David was with the Lord and he would be singing with us.

Now that I shared mine with you. What songs would make it on your Blast from the Past Faith Playlist?