community worship

I wrote a blog post really similar to this on tuesday, but thoroughly enjoyed filing through songs to find some of my favorites that meant a lot to my heart and where I’m at (and reminded me where I once was!). one of the things I learned while at camp through a leader’s bible study was how important it is to be involved in a worship community. yes, it is great to do your own daily devotionals and be in a youth group, but going to a church every Sunday to praise God in community with other believers will impact your life in more ways than one.

while I was looking through songs, quite a few were from my experiences at youth group this spring. I saved a few of the lyric pages in my bible, and found them as I was flipping through the pages, reminded of the things I learned and the people I was learning with.

below are some of my favorite songs from that time I spent, each Thursday night, delving into God’s word. similar to the last post, I am not telling you how these songs have impacted my life or what the words mean to me; I want you to think about what these words mean to you and your life. because each song can have a unique story, awaiting for you.  

cornerstone // hillsong

Christ alone, Cornerstone

Weak made strong in the Savior’s love

Through the storm, He is Lord

Lord of All

… I rest on His unchanging grace

in every high and stormy gale

my anchor holds

jesus paid it all // newsboys

Jesus paid it all,

all to Him I owe,

sin had left a crimson stain,

He washed it white as snow

… O praise the One who paid my debt,

and raised this life up from the dead

jesus messiah // chris tomlin

love so amazing

Jesus Messiah, name above all names

Blessed Redeemer, Emanuel

the rescue for sinners

the ransom from heaven

Jesus Messiah, Lord of All

…

All our hope is in You

All our hope is in You

All the glory to you, God

the Light of the World

i’m forgiven (amazing love) // chris tomlin

I’m forgiven, because you were forsaken.

I’m accepted, you were condemned.

I’m alive and well, your spirit lives within me,

because You died and rose again.

Amazing love, how can it be?

that you my king would die for me.

Amazing Love, I know it’s true,

and it’s my joy to honor you,

in all I do, I honor you.

You are my King.

thy mercy my God // sandra mccrackin

the joy of my heart and the boast of my tongue

… but through Thy free goodness my spirit’s revived,

and He who first made me still keeps me alive.

the same power // michael w smith

there is power in His name.

… mountains bow down before

Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.

… Mighty Savior, lifted high;

King forever, Jesus Christ.

Crowned in glory, raised to life,

the same power lives in us.

… the grave could not contain,

the power of Your name.

death you overcame, once and for all.

in Christ,

p.s. very soon, I will be compiling a short list of my favorite Spotify playlists, one in particular that will include all of the songs I've shared this week! (so stay tuned!!)