Living off-campus means either having to drive, ride the bus, or walk to campus. That being said, I've recently decided to start walking to campus more. I made that decision because I love getting to put my headphones in and jam out to music as I walk. Recently, I've been on a big worship kick and I've found (or been reminded of) a lot of great Jesus music! These are a few of my favorites:
1. "Raise A Hallelujah" by Bethel Music (Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser)
I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!
2. "Rule" by Hillsong UNITED
And the light we see is Jesus
And the air we breathe is freedom
And the sound it knows no fear
Your love rules the atmosphere
Your love rules the atmosphere
3. "Confident" by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand
Your laughter scatters my enemies
You give me joy for my mourning
You lift my head so I can see
All of heaven surrounding me will see me through
My soul can rest, my righteousness is found in You
With every moment left, in every borrowed breath, let this be true
That all my heart, for all my life, belongs to You
4. "Drenched in Love" by Bethel Music (Daniel Bashta, Harvest)
Oh souls atoned by the blood of the Lamb,
I'm not a slave to what once held me damned
How beautiful that cleansing flood
I am washed, I am washed
I am drenched in love
5. "Peace Be Still" by The Belonging Co. (ft. Lauren Daigle)
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea
Till I'm dancing in the deep
Oh peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see
I will trust the voice that speaks
6. "Relentless" by Hillsong UNITED
The time is up for chasing shadows
You gave the world a light to follow
A hope that shines beyond tomorrow
Your love goes on
Your love goes on
7. "Run To The Father" by Cody Carnes
You saw my condition
Had a plan from the start
Your Son for redemption
The price for my heart
And I don't have a context
For that kind of love
I don't understand
I can't comprehend
All I know is I need You
8. "To the One" by UPPERROOM (Meredith Mauldin)Â
King of endless life
Yet you chose to die
On a sinner's tree
Exposed for me
With one final breath
It is finished
Stormed the gates of hell
Ripping through the veil
9. "Another In The Fire" by Hillsong UNITED
There was another in the fire
Standing next to me
There was another in the waters
Holding back the seas
And should I ever need reminding
Of how I've been set free
There is a cross that bears the burden
Where another died for me
There is another in the fire
10. "Freedom" by Jesus Culture (Kim Walker-Smith)Â
Step out of the shadows, step out of the grave
Break into the wild and don't be afraid
Run into wide-open spaces, grace is waiting for you
Dance like the weight has been lifted, grace is waiting
11. "My Soul Sings" by Maverick City Music (Dante Bowe)
I feel Your goodness on the mountain
And I saw Your love down in the valley
And Your grace still surrounds me
God, You've been good to me
Yes You've been good to me
12. "See A Victory" by Elevation WorshipÂ
The weapon may be formed, but it won't prosper
When the darkness falls, it won't prevail
'Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
My God will never fail
Oh, my God will never fail
13. "Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)" by Hillsong UNITED
And that grace
Owns the ground where the grave did
Where all my shame remains
Left for dead in Your wake
You crashed those age-old gates
You left no stone unturned
You stepped out of that grave
And shouldered me all the way
14. "Highlands (Song Of Ascent)" by Hillsong UNITED
So I will praise You on the mountain
And I will praise You when the mountain's in my way
You're the summit where my feet are
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
You're the heaven where my heart is
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
15. "Clean" by Hillsong UNITED
So I will rise and lift my head
For by His mercy my life was spared
The highest Name has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean
A large portion of the songs listed is from Hillsong UNITED's most recent album, People. They recorded it live, released it in April 2019, and it's just such an amazing album. I've had it on repeat and each song seems to hit me no matter what mood I'm in or what kind of day I'm having.
However, all of these songs are breathtaking! Worship is something that, personally, propels me even closer to Jesus and allows me to better notice His presence around me. These songs have had such an impact on me over the past few months and my daily walk with Christ.
