Songs to Lighten Suffering

One of my reasons for writing a Blog, rather than a book, was to give you access to songs that have helped me walk through the Refining Fire, through suffering. The truth of God’s Word found in these songs has kept me continually focused on the Triune God.

Refiner’s Fire  by Steve Green  

The truth of this song gave me the strength to keep clinging to Jesus in the midst of some of my darkest days, intense suffering. I have memories of driving to work with the radio blaring while tears ran down my cheeks – how many mornings did I arrive at work with no make-up on …  

 COME by Dana and Rory Force

A song about surrender to the Triune God …  coming into His presence.

There’s Something About That Name   Gaither Vocal Band

May favorite song of all time. Saying the name of Jesus over and over is where I find comfort when my body is raging with terror.

I Surrender  by Dana and Rory Force

The Triune God asks each one He has called to Himself,  to surrender his/her plans for life and accept His.

Sometimes It Takes A Mountain  by Gaither Vocal Band

For many who have come to this blog sight it feels like we live on the mountain. For me it is perhaps one of the greatest blessings of my life. Though the continual terror is horrific it causes me to continually cling to the Triune God so I have the desire and strength to put one foot in front of the other. I am continually speaking with my Father to get me through the next few minutes.

 Though You Slay Me       Shane & Shane (featuring John Piper)

Every bit of a Christian’s suffering is meaningful; thus we can sing these words with a deep inner joy. It does not mean the pain is lessened.

I Can Face The Future Because He Lives   Gaither Vocal Band

 This is an amazing video as it begins at a gathering from years ago with saints who have “crossed the river” and are now home with our Father. It seamlessly changes to a present-day rendition at a concert where thousands are singing with the Vocal Band. It ends with a blending of the two gatherings singing.

A Song for the Weak and Broken  sung by Indelible Grace

Heal us, Emmanuel, here we are, We long to feel Thy touch
Deep wounded souls, to Thee we fly, O Savior hear our cry

It Is Well With My Soul Wintley Phipps

Whether your pain is emotional, physical, mental or relational, listen as Wintley Phipps sings with assurance. If you have surrendered your life to Jesus, it doesn’t matter what you experience — IT IS WELL WITH YOUR SOUL.

Day by Day sung by the Antrim Mennonite Choir

Written by Karolina W. Sandell-Berg in 1865, after her father fell from a ship and drowned.

I’d Rather Have Jesus  George Beverly Shea