The Ultimate Worship Playlist: Grace
As many of you know, worship holds a special place in my heart. I started playing the piano at five years old, and even then, I discovered the joy of worshipping the Lord through music. There’s something incredible about singing to the Lord while He sings over us. (Zephaniah 3:17) What could be greater?
Worship is about pouring our love on Him, acknowledging His majesty and power, and lifting Him up above all else. It’s not about us—it’s all about Him.
What amazes me is how God’s grace shows up so beautifully in our worship. Even when we falter and fail, when our voices crack or our hearts feel heavy, His grace meets us there. When we lift our voices to Him, He pours out His grace in abundance, wrapping us in His love.
Just look at David. Poor David was a mess!
Sure, he had some incredible successes, but he also failed—big time.
He was an adulterer and a murderer.
His family life was chaotic.
His son Amnon raped his half-sister.
Another son, Absalom, avenged that act by killing Amnon.
Then there was Adonijah, who tried to seize David’s throne, only to be executed by his brother Solomon.
What a mess!
Honestly, compared to David, you might feel like you’re crushing it at this whole life thing. And yet, in spite of all of his shortcomings, God looked at David and said, “There is a man after my own heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22)
How could David—a man with so many failures—be called that?
I believe it’s because David was a worshipper. He poured his heart out to God in vulnerability and transparency. The book of Psalms is David’s life story in raw, poetic form. In every success and failure, his heart continually pointed back to the Lord. And in return, he was clothed in God’s amazing grace.
Through worship, David sought forgiveness, remained humble, gave thanks, glorified the Lord, asked for guidance, prayed for others, and worshipped God for who He is, not just for what He had done. He was committed to following the Lord all the days of his life.
David didn’t see grace as a free pass to sin. He understood that grace covered his failures, but it also gave him the strength to keep going. It didn’t excuse his mistakes; it empowered him to learn and grow.
Like David, we all fail at times. But God’s grace is available to us, too. It’s what lifts us when we fall, strengthens us when we’re weak, and equips us to move forward.
Worship and grace go hand-in-hand. David’s life is proof of that.
I’ve put together a list of grace-filled worship songs to help you embrace God’s grace in your life. Whether you’re driving, waiting at soccer practice, cooking dinner, studying for an exam, or working, I pray these songs speak to your heart.
As you listen and lift your voice in worship, I pray you feel God’s presence surrounding you. May His grace fill your heart, strengthen your spirit, and remind you of His unfailing love.
