We tend to use the word worship as though it were synonymous with singing, when it is not. Instead, it is the act of showing love, reverence, devotion, to God. Of course, the only way we can do that is if we are focusing on Him. While music is not worship, it is wonderful for helping us fix our hearts and minds on the act of worship. These are songs I listen to when I want to focus my heart for praise, for worship, just for right perspective.
- What Do I Know of Holy {Addison Road}
- Creed {Rich Mullins}
- If I Stand {Rich Mullins}
- 10,000 Reasons {Matt Redman}
- Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus) {Chris Rice}
- Every Little Prison (Deliver Me) {Matt Maher}
- Nonny Nonny {Chris Rice}
- Circle Up {Chris Rice}
- Praise You with the Dance {Casting Crowns}
- Woven and Spun – pretty much this entire album {Nichole Nordeman}
- In Christ Alone {Keith and Kristyn Getty}
- Little is Much {Downhere}
- He’s Alive {Don Francisco}
- Your Love is Strong {Jon Foreman}
- House of God, Forever {Jon Foreman}
- Courageous {Casting Crowns}
- Jesus, Friend of Sinners {Casting Crowns}
- Blessings {Laura Story}
- Held {Natalie Grant}
- On Fire {Switchfoot}
- Twenty-Four {Switchfoot}
- Your Love is a Song {Switchfoot}
- Hello Hurricane {Switchfoot}
- Beautiful Letdown {Switchfoot}
- Redemption {Switchfoot}
- Sing It Out {Switchfoot}
The list isn’t even close to comprehensive. It’s only the songs I can think of fairly easily. I’d love to hear about the songs you return to when you need refreshed.