Fab Five!!-Going Through What You’re Going Through
Sometimes things just seem to be all out of sync. Whenever I feel that nothing is going right, gospel music is always that one thing that encourages me. The message in gospel music reminds you that things will get better if you just hold on. It presses you to keep going to see what the end will be, and it encourages you to look towards the hills where your help comes from.
Even though things are all upside down in my life right now, I can always listen to Praise 92.1 or pop in my favorite gospel CD and instantly my spirit is encouraged. While listening, I remind myself that things could be worse, I thank God for what I do have and I rejoice in the fact that God has me in the palm of His hand. I hope you enjoy my top 5 songs to listen to when I am going through.
1. Charles G. Hayes & The Warriors -“Jesus Can Work It Out”-This version is currently being played on gospel radio. There have been many artists that have covered this classic gospel song. I’ve heard it countless times in church and it gets the audience dancing in the aisles. I love the lyrics!! Simple, to the point and so very true. We try to work stuff out ourselves, and it ends up worse that what it was before. You might as well turn it over to Jesus, and stop worrying about it!
Just couldn’t seem to solve,
I tried and I tried,
Just got deeper involved.
So I turned it over to Jesus,
I stopped worrying about it,
I gave it over to the Lord, He worked it out.Chorus
That pain that would not move,
Had me praying in the upper room,
That burden that I bore,
Had me wondering how much more.
So I gave it over to Jesus,
I stopped worrying about it,
I gave it over to the Lord, He worked it out.
Chorus
That habit that I had,
I just couldn’t seem to break,
I prayed and I prayed,
Don’t let it be too late.
I gave it over to Jesus,
I stopped worrying about it,
I gave it over to the Lord, He worked it out.
2. Dorothy Norwood-“Shake The Devil Off”- Dorothy Norwood is a member of of the world famous Caravans and is known as “The World’s Greatest Storyteller”. During her 36 year career she has recorded 40 albums, five of which have been certified gold.
When my little ones and I heard this song, we had a good laugh on the part where she said,”Don’t let the devil ride, or he will want to drive.” This statement is so true. It gave me an opportunity to explain to them that you have to keep the devil under your feet or he will try to take over your life. In the name of Jesus, we are able to shake the devil off.
3. Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers-“Encourage Yourself”-Donald Lawrence has so many encouraging and uplifting songs. For some reason this is my first time hearing this song, but the lyrics are awesome. I love the part of the song that says, “As I minister to you, I minister to myself, life can hurt you so, ’til you feel there’s nothing left. No matter how you feel, speak the word and you will be healed.” Sometimes you do have to encourage yourself.
4. Yolanda Adams-“Through The Storm” & “This Too Shall Pass”-Yolanda Adams is one of my favorite gospel artists. She has a beautiful voice that is very soothing and she has a beautiful spirit to match. I listen to her on the morning show that she has on Praise 92.1 and she is a joy to listen to and she is very, very funny!
The Bible tells us that we will have trials in our lives. As Yolanda sings in “Through The Storm”, the trials seem to meet us when things are calm and going fine. The song goes on the say that God will hold us as the tides become high. We have to trust that God will see us through and that what we are going through will pass.
5. Donnie McClurken-“Stand”-Another one of my favorite artists. I love his presence when he sings and feel that he has a very distinctive voice. He sung this song, along with Marvin Winans, at Bishop G.E. Patterson’s funeral. This song just about sums it up. When you have done all you know how to do, all that is left to do is to just stand. Stand and let God see you through.
And those are my favorites for this week! It’s no fun when you are going through. But, the power that is in gospel music reminds us that with God we triumph every time. Things might seem bad to our eyes, but God and his angels are working everything out on our behalf. If you are going through, get a gospel music CD and watch God turn things around for your good.
Thanks for reading!! Bless someone with the good news that is always in great Gospel music!! Don’t forget to sign up for our feed and mailing list. We would love to hear what you think about this blog. E-mail me at dominique@1800gospel.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
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