You can also go to Pandora and choose "Christian rock" or "Contemporary Christian" or even a particular artist.
I'm a sucker for Christian rock music. I have to admit it. I've always loved rock, ever since I can remember, better than any other type of music. Some people prefer hymns or gospel, and I like them too. But give me a solid beat, drums, guitar, keyboard, a rising crescendo. Rock sings to my soul; rock I feel deep inside, like a conduit to my heart; rock is my Joyful Noise.
The music is in no way a substitute for prayer, church or the Word of God, of course, but it sure helps me remember in a tangible way who I am and who I want to be. It lifts my spirit, helps me focus my day, gives me motivation and peace, helps me feel connected. Maybe music in general just does that for me and that combined with the messages within those songs is just fantastic.
And it's music that's about something, something that means a lot to me.
The church I went to in Florida had an awesome Christian rock band. Some of the members have formed this band, Life After Eden. My church now has fantastic singers and they mix in various instruments and we all sing hymns. I love that too. But I also now listen a lot to K-love. I know not everyone agrees with Christian rock, but it sure speaks to me. And so many touch on things I struggle with daily. They make me want to close my eyes, raise my hands and praise God.
Some of the songs below are not necessarily rock (some are pop, I guess), but they are at the least contemporary Christian. And this is from a girl who refused to listen to "God music channels" prior to age 38 :O)
Mercy Me:
Word of God Speak - MercyMe
All of Creation - MercyMe
I Can Only Imagine - MercyMe
Brandon Heath:
Give Me Your Eyes - Brandon Heath
Your Love - Brandon Heath
The Light in Me - Brandon Heath
David Crowder:
How He Loves Us - David Crowder
After All (Holy) - David Crowder
The Afters:
Light Up the Sky - The Afters
Every Good Thing - The Afters
Jeremy Camp:
There Will Be A Day - Jeremy Camp
Walk By Faith - Jeremy Camp
Overcome- Jeremy Camp
Chris Tomlin:
I Will Follow You - Chris Tomlin
Everlasting God - Chris Tomlin
Our God is Greater - Chris Tomlin
Whom Shall I Fear - Chris Tomlin
Matthew West:
My Own Little World - Matthew West
Strong Enough - Matthew West
Hello, My Name Is...- Matthew West
Jamie Grace:
Hold Me- Jamie Grace
You Lead - Jamie Grace
Sanctus Real:
Lead Me - Sanctus Real
Hold On To The Promises - Sanctus Real
Newsboys:
He Reigns - Newsboys
Born Again - Newsboys
Others:
Carry Me - Josh Wilson
The Solid Rock - Charlie Hall
Grace Like Rain - Todd Agnew
In Christ Alone- Travis Cottrell
Our God Saves - Paul Baloche
Revelation Song - Kari Jobe
God Gave Me You - Dave Barnes
Praise you in this storm- Casting Crowns
Great I Am - New Life Worship
Who I Am - Jason Gray
A More Beautiful You - Jonny Diaz
My Savior, My God - Aaron Shust
Middle of Your Heart - King & Country
Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman
I Need A Miracle - Third Day
Mighty to Save - Michael Smith
Song of Hope - Robbie Seay Band
Live Like That - Sidewalk Prophets
One Things Remains - Jesus Culture
You Are More - Tenth Avenue North
What Love Really Means - JJ Heller
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