When I am going through a difficult season, I find certain music helps me comprehend the presence of God and strengthens my courage to hope in God’s goodness and the revealing of His/Her Creativity in my situation. This music shines light on the enormous shadows that threaten me and help me to refocus my gaze on the Almighty. Perhaps you may find some similar comfort in these songs as well…
Christmas Carols for the Not So Joyful Nor Triumphant:
Oh Come All You Unfaithful (Sovereign Grace Music) – https://youtu.be/C-QHbpYjuIg
Silent Night, Lonely Night (Sovereign Grace Music) – https://youtu.be/iUNMNNzFRkI
Glory in the Darkest Place (Sovereign Grace Music) – https://youtu.be/ILtnuK6UWGE
Worn (Tenth Avenue North) – https://youtu.be/UUEy8nZvpdM
Jesus Be Near Me (Tommy and Eileen Walker) https://youtu.be/-P2cvfU_NV4
You are my refuge psalm 46 -OakPark HS choir – https://youtu.be/3tcLsYLSHsc
The following songs were written and sung by people of Faith who have gone through some extreme difficulties and challenges and have found their comfort in a God who is present and very real to them. Their persistence through adversity qualifies them to speak with compassion and understanding to many of us who find ourselves or loved ones suffering…
JASON GRAY
Not Right Now (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/dQGl5Z6-sXA
Order Disorder Reorder (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/nNqAHf3_OhU
Through (Jason Gray). https://youtu.be/-DbO48q1Tvs
Remind Me You’re Here (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/eaja6maPoDk
Honesty (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/6aLj-Cz7aog
Fight For You (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/45c4LvkVbRI
New Song (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/XWORPuAuJmc
Love Will Have the Final Word (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/So1J9T5xv4k
I Will Arise Again (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/iGJGsQUrltQ
The Best Days Of My Life (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/o61YgSMLaUo
Hold on to Hope (Jason Gray) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDjlEgzD91o
Even This Will Be Made Beautiful (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/tZ-m5mzxhug
The Wound Is Where The Light Gets In (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/rjaZGss9tQQ
Remind Me Who I Am (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/eKyY8zfjBMQ
Land of the Living (Jason Gray) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzdUAxcUMN4
Death Without A Funeral (Jason Gray) – https://youtu.be/ZlRhF6kCL9M
With Every Act Of Love (Jason Gray) w Lyrics https://youtu.be/V4bB7BUxBbY
Celebrate (Jason Gray) https://youtu.be/N_QitWqcT-g
JASON GRAY’S STORY (Speech Impediment) https://youtu.be/s416HpkcvT8
LAURA STORY
Blessings (Laura Story) https://youtu.be/XQan9L3yXjc
Mighty to Save (Laura Story) https://youtu.be/W1jmqVU4RDo
Perfect Peace (Laura Story) https://youtu.be/UF2iiIrWBbI
LAURA STORY’S STORY (Husband’s Brain Tumor) https://youtu.be/BKstHeh5FHA
JAMIE GRACE
Here (Jamie Grace) https://youtu.be/a8MnOv0uxkY
Heaven (Fix Things – Jamie Grace) https://youtu.be/FvzV816PpCM
Not Alone (Jamie Grace) https://youtu.be/qzuJPpRtChI
You Lead (Jamie Grace) https://youtu.be/JFmSzL2ppvg
Holding On (Jamie Grace) w Lyrics https://youtu.be/-hSyfGuDtgY
Come To Me (Jamie Grace) https://youtu.be/JCbWzuMOoYw
Faithful (Jamie Grace) https://youtu.be/NKkMxWuB7e0
JAMIE GRACE’S STORY (Tourette’s Syndrome) https://youtu.be/Uhg3pR_n7BE
TIM TIMMONS
You Are Good (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/mmMYfHb_hHo
I Belong (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/k_ibEkPyRMk
Cast My Cares (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/RpY_xDaFhvE
Right Beside Me (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/eY1EXyIkl2o
Rest My Soul (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/5N8moqwePo8
Everywhere I Go (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/Fm43IfpOLCs
Christ in Me (Tim Timmons) https://youtu.be/ZCabdAAy7-M
TIM TIMMON’S STORY (Incurable cancer) https://youtu.be/pdryKjubICA (song: Great Reward)
TOMMY WALKER
If Its True (Tommy Walker) – https://youtu.be/flxgr7tSCbY
He Knows My Name (Tommy Walker) https://youtu.be/rlWD4kIvWKw
I Have a Hope (Tommy Walker) https://youtu.be/DcjhNjO_l5o
Jesus Be Near Me (Tommy and Eileen Walker) https://youtu.be/-P2cvfU_NV4
TOMMY WALKER’S STORY (Failed Hollywood aspirations) https://youtu.be/3x8QTNjoWjI
STEVE CAMP
Mercy in the Wilderness (Steve Camp) https://youtu.be/Nh-vPrMkfkc
He Covers Me (Steve Camp) https://youtu.be/RWohxDEYGPg
Love that Will Not Let Me Go (Steve Camp) https://goo.gl/KV7QDn
He is Able (Steve Camp) https://youtu.be/_NcX2BCKyc0
Carry Me (Steve Camp) https://goo.gl/FpvyPh
I believe in you (Steve Camp) https://youtu.be/sY54OcK2ouU
Streams in the Desert (Steve Camp) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2D7KmvAK8s
Oceans – Where Feet May Fail (Hillsong United) https://youtu.be/M9GcyHpptMk
Be Ye Glad (Glad) – https://youtu.be/MVmODvc2TNg
Be Ye Glad (Chris Rupp) – https://youtu.be/r0IFctGMnfs