My Top 7 Favorite Worship Songs

Worship is a great way to set your heart and mind in the right place. As Christians, we are able to connect with God on a personal level through the power of worship--the same way we do through prayer or studying His Word. I am a music-lover, so worship is a great way for me to grow in my relationship with the Lord. I love listening to my "Worship" playlist when I'm getting ready for the day, driving in the car, or going for a run. I find the words and music so encouraging and uplifting.

I created a list of seven of my favorite worship songs that not only give me that "feel good" worship sensation, but truly set my heart and mind on Him.

1. Pieces (Live) by Bethel Music & Steffany Gretzinger

2. Living Hope (Live) by Bethel Music, Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson

3. Good Grace (Live) by Hillsong UNITED

4. Surrounded (Fight My Battles) [Live] by UPPERROOM

5. Here in the Presence (Live) by Elevation Worship

6. As You Find Me (Live) by Hillsong UNITED

7. So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong UNITED

Each one of these songs remind me of His great love for us. I am always searching for new worship songs to add to my playlist. These are just some of my current favorites, but if you have any recommendations, feel free to comment some of your favorite worship songs below!

Altogether Beautiful

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Finding self-worth has always been a struggle for me. Steven Furtick said, "The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel." Social media displays only the highlight reels of everyone's lives--never the messy, unorganized parts of life. The constant comparison between your "behind the scenes" with everyone else's "highlight reels" will ultimately steal your joy.

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.

Song of Solomon 4:7 (ESV)

While the world fills you with self-doubt, the Savior of the world believes that you, His child, are more than enough. You are beautifully and wonderfully made. Stop worrying if you are skinny enough or smart enough or rich enough or good enough. It doesn't matter how beautiful or successful those Instagram models may appear, as a child of God, you are flawless in His sight. This reminder from Song of Solomon helps defeat my negative mindset.

I believe we should all be less concerned with what the world sees and more concerned with what the Lord sees. To Him, you are altogether beautiful. Your "behind the scenes" is just as beautiful as your "highlight reel." Those moments of weakness and heartbreak do not make you less than; they make you more human. And you were created by a Savior who loves you in the good times and the bad times. So next time you stand in front of the mirror creating an unending list of flaws, remember your Creator made you, loves you, and sees absolutely no flaw within you.