“Sing to the Lord! Give praise to the Lord! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked.” {Jeremiah 20:13}
Some of my favorite ways to connect with God is through worship music, bible journaling, and reading devotional books. I will do this while getting ready in the morning, driving in the car, during my quiet time, etc. I love using these ways to connect with Jesus, and there are so many great songs and books out there.
I wanted to share some of my favorite worship songs, books, bible journaling tools, verses, etc with you guys. I pray this encourages you to reach out and use some of these ways to connect with our Father!
It doesn’t matter how you connect with the Lord!! I highly encourage you to find what ways work best for you and get into a habit and routine!
My favorite songs:
Way Maker by LeeLand:
I found this song during a difficult time in my life, when I was struggling and needed healing. I remember listening to this song, and hearing God say to me “no matter what I am here, and I am bigger than what you are going through. Trust me, even through the pain.” Way Maker has such powerful lyrics, and I highly encourage you to listen to it!
Graves into Gardens by Elevation Worship:
I recently found this song, and have been listening to it on repeat! The lyrics say “You turn mourning to dancing. You give beauty for ashes. You turn shame into glory. You’re the only one who can.” // This song gives me so much comfort. God has seen all my flaws and failures, yet He still calls me friend.
King of Kings by Hillsong Worship:
This song!!!! “By His blood and in His name in His freedom I am free.” Jesus died on the cross for OUR sins. Then 3 days later He rose from the grave! Nothing can stop Jesus. In His presence there is fullness of joy.
Homesick by MercyMe:
My sister and I found this song the day after my nana passed away in December. When I listened to it for the first time I broke down in tears. We used this song at her funeral, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. “Lord won’t you give me strength to make it through somehow.” These lyrics related to what I was facing in my life so much, and listening to this song during that hard time in my life gave me SO much comfort.
O Praise the Name by Hillsong Worship:
They sang this song in church one Sunday morning, and I fell in love with it. This is one of my absolute favorites and love the meaning and powerful message in this song. “O trampled death, where is your sting? The angels roar, for Christ the King.” Our Lord is so good.
My Heart Is Yours by Passion:
This is the song that was playing when I accepted Christ into my heart, and got saved. “I give you my life. I give you my trust. My heart is yours. Take it all.” Your life is in God’s hands, and He has amazing plans for you. Surrender your life to Him and live in His presence.
What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship:
This song has been one of my favorites for a long time!! “What a beautiful name it is, the name of Jesus.” The lyrics of this song have so much truth. I highly recommend listening to this song on repeat, and really listen to the lyrics and the message in the song!
These are only a few of my favorite songs! There are SO many great worship songs out there. Worshipping God through music is one of my favorite ways to connect with God! I can feel His presence when I worship. Just remember you don’t have to be in church to worship. You can worship wherever you are.
My favorite devotionals / books:
“For I know the Plans, 365 day devotional”
“Live Fearless” by Sadie Robertson
“All Things are working for your Good.” by Joel Osteen
“Everybody, Always.” by Bob Goff
“True Images devotional book” by Karen Moore
“Girl, Wash Your Face.” by Rachel Hollis
Note taking & bible journaling essentials:
-bible (ESV customized bible from hosanna revival)
-bible tabs (purchased on etsy @farmgirljournals)
-milliner double-sided highlighter pens
-bible-safe gel highlighters
-paper mate ink joy gel pen
-paper mate flair pens
-faber castell artist pen
These are some of my favorite supplies to use to bible journal, take notes, etc. I love bible journaling and using these make it so much easier and more fun!
My favorite bible verses:
Ephesians 2:8-9:
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not by your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
This will always be one of my favorite verses. This is the verse I came across when first starting my blog, and knew that was what I wanted to call it. It is such an motivational verse, and gives me so much comfort knowing that no matter what we are ‘Saved by Grace.’
James 5:16:
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
The whole book of James:
I absolutely love the whole book of James. It is a very short book., but is filled with SO much truth and will really hit you hard. I love going to James when I need some guidance or encouragement. I totally recommend studying James!
Joshua 1:9:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Isaiah 41:10:
“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
These are just a few of my favorite verses at the moment! I am always finding new verses that stick with me and that I love. I highly encourage you to go read some of the books and find more comfort through God’s word.
There are so many great tools and accessories out there!! These are some of my favorites that I have found, and have been using recently. I absoulutely love bible journaling, and think it is such a cool way to connect with God while also memorizing scripture!
I hope this has been an encouragement to you, and you can use some of these ways to connect and spend time with God daily. I highly encourage you to find your favorite ways and what works best for you, and make a routine. Making a habit of connecting with the Lord daily is so important, and can have such an impact on our lives.
Thank you so much for reading! Lots of love, Carsyn Claire!
Saved by Grace 