Music has a pretty profound influence on my life. It’s scary actually, but sometimes music can literally change the course of my future. I’m sure I’m not alone on this. Not only does music influence me though, but I’ve always been really into getting lost in some of my favorite songs.
So, because I know that I can be influenced pretty easily, I try to keep a good amount of music around that keeps my eyes focused on Jesus. So, I thought I would give you what’s been on repeat on my iTunes library. For those of you who don’t have a lot of Christian music, but are looking to find some good stuff, maybe this will help. I’m linking everything to iTunes (because you should be buying these songs, not burning them off someone else…just sayin’).
ps. If you’re one of those people who can’t resist, but to tell me that my music choices are short-sighted and boring, I’m sure you know where the comment button is. Fire it off and feel better about being the elite music-knower that we all should know that you are. I’m just sharing what has helped lead me to the hrone of God – so here goes nothin’. They’re all listed in alphabetical order by the way.
1. “Like A Lion” by David Crowder Band
2. “Shadows” by David Crowder Band
3. “We Crown You” by Steve Fee
4. “Hallelujah (All I Need)” by Stephen Cole*
5. “You Hold It All” by Desperation Band
6. “The Lord Is My Rock” by Elevation Worship
7. “Everything” by Ryan Stuart
8. “Glory To God Forever” by Steve Fee
9. “Everything Falls” by Steve Fee
10. “It Is Well” by Todd Fields
11. “For Your Name” by Hillsong
12. “We The Redeemed” by Hillsong
13. “You Hold Me Now” by Hillsong
14. “My Desire” by Chuck Hooten
15. “Hands Of The Healer” by Eddie Kirkland
16. “Life Light Up” by Christy Knockles
17. “Make Us One” by Liberty University Campus Praise Band
18. “Alive Again” by Matt Maher
19. “Our God Is Love” by Newspring Church Band
20. “Yours Is The Victory” by Newspring Church Band
21. “Worthy Of Affection” by Shane and Shane
22. “Your Love Is A Song” by Switchfoot
23. “What A Savior” by Laura Story*
24. “Awakening” by Chris Tomlin
25. “Father Will You Come” by Unhindered
26. “Jesus Saves” by Carlos Whittaker
27. “Rain It Down” by Carlos Whittaker
28. “We Will Worship You” by Carlos Whittaker
29. “One Who Overcomes” by Phil Wickham*
30. “Because Of Your Love” by Phil Wickham
*These songs were included in the Catalyst Music Project. These songs were not written by these artists, but by worship leaders around the country. They were lucky enough to have them sung by the artists listed. You should do some research on the people behind these songs!
Because I can’t resist, I feel like I need to give you the top 5 songs on this list, in my humble opinion. These are the songs that carry the most weight with me. Some are associated with a story in my life. Others are just songs that have been crazy impactful to me. They are:
1. NewSpring Worship – “Our God Is Love”
2. Hillsong – “You Hold Me Now”
3. Switchfoot – “Your Love Is A Song”
4. Shane and Shane – “Worthy of Affection”
5. Stephen Cole – “Hallelujah (All I Need)”
If you have good suggestions for songs that lead you to Jesus, please share! Who knows, maybe they’ll make it on Volume 2!