“the dark before the dawn, the storm before the calm,
the cold before the warm, the tears before the song.” — andrew peterson

Music has always played a significant role in my life. It comes with the territory of being raised with a father who is a musician, I suppose. Growing up, we often had music playing in the house. In addition to the music we made ourselves, around the baby grand piano in the front room. Ever since I’ve had my own home, I’ve made it a point to have frequent musical accompaniment. Song has seen me through the darkest days. Surrounded me there. Drawn my gaze upward. Reminded me of truth when I had no words of my own left to sing. I am so grateful for the gift that music is. When my soul is parched, it never ceases to bring relief. Here’s what has been keeping me company lately.

Steadfast   Sandra McCracken   |   Still is My Soul  Jill Phillips   |   I Need Thee Every Hour  Jars of Clay   |   Sweet Comfort  Sandra McCracken   |   Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16)  Caroline Cobb   |   Good to Me  Audrey Assad   |   God’s Highway  Sandra McCracken   |   You are On Our Side  Bethany Dillon   |   Grand Design  Jill Phillips   |   I Shall Not Want  Audrey Assad   |   House of God, Forever  Jon Foreman   |   Rock of Ages (When the Day Seems Long)  Sandra McCracken   |   Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus  Audrey Assad   |   Abide With Me  Sara Groves   |   Even Still  Jill Phillips   |   We Will Feast in the House of Zion  Sandra McCracken   |   He’s Always Been Faithful  Sara Groves   |   Even When it Hurts  Hillsong   |
Doxology  Sandra McCracken

And if you’re on Spotify.