A worship playlist to help pass the time while you are practicing social distancing
Music is medicine, and in this time of uncertainty, it can be a great tool to process what’s going on in our world. Here are some worship tunes to listen to in this time of isolation whether you need to dance, cry, or just need a reminder of hope amidst the chaos.
For when you feel anxious:
“Anchor” By Beautiful Eulogy ft. Josh Garrels
With a unique blend of rap and folk music, this collaboration does an excellent job of reminding us that despite what the world is saying, God is in control. With a chorus proclaiming, “Anchor of my soul you sustain / When I’m in the storm / You remain good to me” it is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness in our trials.
“Believe” By Social Club Misfits
The duo of Marty and Fern dropped a gem in their latest project “MOOD//DOOM”. In this track, they assure us that it’s normal to feel overwhelmed with the opening lyrics: “Do you still believe in what you cannot see / Yeah I know God is watching me / But it’s kinda hard to see.”
The collective consisting of Azusa Pacific alumni Isaiah Vargas and David Vasquez created a powerful song based off of the passage in Psalm 144. “With chorus declaring Blessed be the Lord my rock / He is my shield and steadfast love,” this song provides a powerful picture of God’s love for us.
In this track, Andy Mineo does an excellent job of articulating the relationship between faith and anxiety. With the chorus repeating, “When I get above those clouds / yeah I know that the sun’s out / I’ma be alright,” he paints the picture that God is bigger than the storms in our lives.
For when you feel lonely:
This song is written from the perspective of God, and provides us with a beautiful image of the love He has for His creation. “From the womb I knew you by name / On your darkest days I don’t change,” remind the listener that no matter how distant they feel from the world that God remains close.
Gawvi dropped this track last week to promote his upcoming album “Heathen.” This track is self-produced by him, and explains that there is no distance too far for God.
“I Promise I’m Okay/One Day at a Time” By Torey D’Shaun
The St. Louis artist does a great job discussing how to deal with depression; an often overlooked topic in the church. Using his raw and authentic lyrics, Torey D’Shaun created a great piece for people that struggle with depression.
“Lately” By Parris Chariz ft Daesy
Rapper Parris Chariz gives another great take on how Christians process anxiety in their lives. With the chorus rapping, “Lately I’ve been alone / stuck at home / going through my phone / Lately I’ve been feeling like a wreck / missing on my ex / I been thanking God for the strength not to send a text”, it creates a message that a lot of people resonate with.
For when you want to jam:
This song by Montell Fish is an amazing song to jump around and praise Jesus to. It’s simple beat is catchy, and the vocals and rap that accompany it combine for a great tune that is meant to be played on full blast.
“Set Me Free” By Lecrae ft. YK Osiris
Lecrae teamed up with young artist YK Osiris last week to deliver a powerful message on the freedom that comes with Jesus. With YK Osiris flexing his vocals and Lecrae matching the intensity with his verses, this track has “hit” written all over it.
“Daydream” is the perfect song for those who can’t see their significant other because of social distancing. A chorus belting “Every minute we get takes us closer” resonates with what separated couples have been going through lately.