Songs for the Darkness

What do we do when the darkness around us is so deep, we’re not sure we believe in God’s goodness, let alone want to sing about it? Did you know there are songs for that, too? Not long ago, I spent weeks listening to songs of doubt, anger, and sadness, and they helped me process those emotions and take them to the Lord. These songs helped me to realize the depth of what I felt towards God and begin to express it to Him in prayer. It’s scary to take our ugly thoughts and feelings to God, but it’s so much better to speak to Him than to build up a wall against Him. He can handle whatever we think about Him. Our opinion of Him doesn’t change who He is.

I’ve put together a playlist to listen to in seasons of darkness. It’s carefully curated to include some songs that don’t resolve out of anger or doubt, but also songs that gently express that, even in our pain, our God is still good and faithful and He patiently waits for us to turn to Him in surrender.

Take a listen. Wallow. Steep. And be encouraged: if you turn to the Lord, you won’t remain in the darkness forever.

You’re loved and you’re not alone.

♥︎ Janine