Sun.3.8.15...ThisWill Uplift You!

This is a true story. David Murrow is the director of Church for Men. He speaks at a lot of men’s meetings. Here’s an ironic experience he had-

“I’m getting ready to speak to several hundred guys at a men’s event. Let me say it again: a men’s event. And the band is leading us through this song:

Your love is extravagant
Your friendship, it is intimate
I feel I’m moving to the rhythm of Your grace
Your fragrance is intoxicating in our secret place

Why do worship leaders choose such girly songs, filled with romantic imagery, even when they perform at men’s events?”

I don’t know Mr. Murrow! We’ve been looking at Super Psalms, songs written by tough men like the mighty warrior and giant killer David. There was nothing sissy in him or in his songs. David knew the power of praise, turning our gaze to God. Singing a powerful song to the Lord is great way to connect with our Creator and the quickest way to lift my spirit when it's sagging. The devil can’t stand a singing saint. God knows how edifying songs can be and so he says, “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord” Eph.5”19. How good that we’ve been able to speak to one another with psalms that we’ve been studying. How rare it is to find men sharing Scripture and songs with each other. You've helped to create such a great great band of brothers that our new proteges will be soon entering into.

1.-So what’s a Christian song that has strengthened you for life and it’s battles?

Just name it or better yet, if you’ve found a good version of it on YouTube, share the link. Each week I look forward to featuring one from the list we’ll compose here.

Perhaps, you need some help finding such. David Murrow asked Jeffrey Painter to assemble a list of good worship songs for men. He came up with fifty-five. This out to prime the pump. Now everyone can share one.

JEFFREY PAINTER’S LIST OF GOOD WORSHIP SONGS FOR MEN:

1. Solid Rock – Delirious
2. Our God – Chris Tomlin
3. I Will Follow – Chris Tomlin
4. Awakening – Chris Tomlin
5. Your Grace Is Enough – Chris Tomlin
6. Indescribable – Chris Tomlin
7. Holy Is The Lord – Chris Tomlin
8. How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
9. On Our Side – Chris Tomlin
10. Mighty Is The Power Of The Cross – Chris Tomlin
11. God Of This City – Chris Tomlin
12. Exalted (Yahweh) – Chris Tomlin
13. Let God Arise – Chris Tomlin
14. Not To Us – Chris Tomlin
15. Famous One – Chris Tomlin
16. Awesome Is The Lord Most High – Chris Tomlin
17. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) – Chris Tomlin
18. The Noise We Make – Chris Tomlin

19. Better Is One Day – Matt Redman
20. Come Let Us Return To The Lord – Matt Redman
21. Salvation – Charlie Hall
22. Revolution Cry – Jason Wade
23. You Are God Alone – Phillips, Craig, and Dean
24. My Hope Is In You – Third Day
25. King Of Glory – Third Day
26. By His Wounds – Mac Powell & Brian Littrell
27. What If His People Prayed – Casting Crowns
28. If We Are The Body – Casting Crowns
29. Voice Of Truth – Casting Crowns
30. East To West – Casting Crowns
40. God Be Merciful To Me (Psalm 51) – Jars of Clay
41. We Win! – David Crowder Band
42. Here Is Our King – David Crowder Band
43. All Because of Jesus – Steve Fee
44. Awesome God (Your Voice) – Vicky Beeching (change a few words & it would be great!)

45. Blessed Be Your Name – Tree63
46. I Am Free – Newsboys
47. Alive – POD
48. Strong Tower – Kutless
49. Word Of God Speak – Mercy Me (Kutless Version)
50. Here Am I – Mercy Me
51. You’re Worthy Of My Praise – Jeremy Camp
52. Walk By Faith – Jeremy Camp
53. My Fortress – Jeremy Camp
54. Hero – Skillet
55. Rebirthing – Skillet