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Sabbath for me always involves worship.  As a teen, I would make a mix tape, drop it into the stereo, put on my headphones, and press play.  I’d sit alone before my God in my bedroom and wash the world away as my heart lifted up to heaven through the melodies.

These days, I carry my music wherever I go on my phone.  I can create a Sabbath moment in the middle of my day by just tuning in to life-healing lyrics that remind me that He alone is God.

I wanted to share with you some tunes that help breathe life into my weary spirit.

Choose Rest Tunes

“It is Well” by Bethel Music

Far be it from me to not believe,
Even when my eyes can’t see.

And this mountain that’s in front of me
Will be thrown into the midst of the sea.

Through it all, through it all,
My eyes are on You.
Through it all, through it all,
It is well.

So let go my soul and trust in Him.
The waves and wind still know His name.

“Bones” by Jessica Busboom

At the whisper of Your voice we arise.
At the mention of Your name, we come alive.
We come before You now with voices raised.
Awaken us and raise us from these graves.

Breathe Your breath into these bones.
Breathe new life in-to these walls.

“Pursue/All I Need is You” by Hillsong Worship

I lift my hands and sing.
Surrender everything.
In You, I know I’m found.
My God, to You I’ll bow.

Now until forever,
Jesus, I surrender.
Show me what I don’t know,
More of you.
I’m desperate for your presence,
Longing to be with you.
Lead me to a new place,
More of you.

“My Heart is Yours” by Passion, Featuring Kristian Stanfill

My heart is Yours.
My heart is Yours.
Take it all.
Take it all.
My life in Your hands.

“First” by Lauren Daigle

Before I bring my need,
I will bring my heart.
Before I lift my cares,
I will lift my arms.
I wanna know You.
I wanna find You,
In every season,
In every moment.
Before I bring my need,
I will bring my heart
And seek You
First

“This Love” by Housefires

“Let it Be Jesus” by Christy Nockels

Let it be Jesus,
The first name that I call.
Let it be Jesus,
My song inside the storm.
I’ll never need another…

For me to live is Christ.
For me to live is Christ.
God, I breathe Your name
Above everything.
Let it be, let it be Jesus.
Let it be, let it be Jesus.

“Shores” by Bryan and Katie Torwalt

“I Am” by Crowder

There’s no space that His love can’t reach.
There’s no place where we can’t find peace.
There’s no end to Amazing Grace.
Take me in with Your arms spread wide.
Take me in like an orphan child,
Never let go, never leave my side.

I am
Holding onto You.
I am
Holding onto You.
In the middle of the storm,
I am holding on.
I am!

“Be Still” by Bethel Music, featuring Stephany Gretzinger

Bonus:  Here’s my #PrayBig Playlist.

Grab a comfy chair or a blanket.  Head outside with your favorite music and choose rest by tuning in to His melody as you worship.

Let’s Talk: What tunes help you choose rest and find healing? 

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I am sharing “Tunes for a Choose Rest Playlist” and joining like-minded sisters at Give Me Grace, Let us Grow, Spiritual Sundays, Faith-Filled Friday, Blessing Counters, Grace Moments, Tell His Story, Coffee for Your Heart, Three-Word Wednesday, Intentional Tuesday, Purposeful Faith’s RaRaLinkup, Rich-Faith Rising, Testimony Tuesday, and Sharing His Beauty.