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Hey y'all,

As a Christian I've come to realise the importance of being mindful of what music I listen to. This is because the kind of music you listen to can greatly influence your mood and beliefs, crazy right? Like who knew music could be so powerful? Think about it, whenever you've been in a bad or good mood, what's the first thing a lot of us tend to do? Yes that's right listen to music.

Think of music as food for your mind; if you listen to negative music or music that is contrary to what God stands for then you're more likely to live an unhealthy lifestyle i.e. a life without God. However, if you listen to positive or Gospel music, you're feeding your mind with truth and when your mind is filled with the Truth of God there is no space for the devil's lies in your mind. A lot of the bad thoughts that human beings have, a majority of the time comes from the kinds of music we listen to. Take drill music for instance, drill music is all about promoting crime, sex, murder, gang lifestyle, basically all kinds of unGodly activities. Due to the fact these sinful activities are glamorised in drill music, listening to this genre of music will not only desensitise you but will also inevitably convince you to accept things that are displeasing to God.

I've always loved music and I cannot lie growing up, music greatly influenced my perspective on love, friendship, what it means to be successful and what it means to be happy. Back then I claimed the title of a Christian but the way I lived and the kinds of music I listened to was far from God. I recall being angry a lot of the time in high school and I would bang out violent and aggressive songs from artists like Lil Wayne, Meek Mill. Eminem etc. And trust me when I tell you these songs did nothing for me other than make me feel more angry and vengeful.

Fast forward after really committing myself to Jesus Christ (JC), the Lord began to work wonders in my heart and life, and whenever I would listen to music that was contrary to the way of the Lord I would feel the Holy Spirit (HS) convicting me. I would find myself not being able to enjoy worldly music like I used to and that's when the Lord put it in my heart to seek out Gospel music. Discovering the genre of Gospel music really changed my life, it introduced me to a new way of worshipping Jehovah. I personally feel that Gospel music helps you to connect to God in way that you can't connect to Him with prayer or fasting. It feeds truth and peace into your soul and mind! I'm not saying that you shouldn't listen to secular music, but be mindful and always ask yourself whether what you are listening to or about to listen to promotes Godliness or antiGodliness. Don't forget that this journey of life we are all experiencing is a daily battle between Good and evil, and its up to you to choose which side you are on.

But anyways I'm about to put you guys on some songs you NEED in your life. Don't forget to thank me later... scrap that, thank God now and later!

FYI to make things easier, I've divided my playlist into categories. So whatever category relates to you or whatever mood you're in you'll be a able to find a song to jam to.

Need encouragement?

Koryn Hawthorne: You Still Love Me

Lecrae ft Tori Kelly: I'll find You

Lecrae ft Kierra Sheard and Jawan Harris: Worth It

Walls Group: Hold On

Marvin Sapp: Never Would Have Made It

Trip Lee: Sweet Victory

Aaron Cole: One More day

Koryn Hawthorne: Won't He Do It

Andy Mineo: None of My Business

Marvin Sapp: Best in Me

Lecrae: Good, Bad & Ugly

R.Kelly: Storm is Over

Miraculous: Jesus is Always

J.Moss: God's Got It

R.Kelly: Prayer Changes

Aaron Cole ft Toby

Larell ft Dominque Davis: Someone Like Me

Songs of prayer

Tasha Cobbs: Break Every Chain

Jonathan Mcreyonlds: Cycles

Jonathan Mcreynolds: Make Room

Hulvey: Everything

Hulvey: If I gave it all

Kirk Franklin: Happy

Songs to turn up to and be inspired!

Hulvey: Mad

Kirk Franklin: Revolution

Andy Mineo: Know that's Right

Andy Mineo:

Lecrae: Turnt Up

Deitrick Haddon: Be Like Jesus

Lecrae ft YK OSIRIS: Shackles

1K Phew: Show Love

1K Phew: How We Coming

1K Phew: Pain

1K Phew ft Paris Chariz & KB: Back Soon

Whatuprg ft Gawvi: Glory

Gawvi ft Lecrae: Fight For Me

Jon Keith: That's God

Jon Keith: Who Cares

Jon Keith: Nobody

Darius James ft Aaron Cole: Running

Evan and Eris (ft Steven Malcom): Be Alright

Evan and Eris: Glory

Aaron Cole: Virginia Boy Wande: Happy

Steven Malcolm: Not To Us/Good Love

Lecrae ft Parris Chariz: Big Wave

Lecrae: Zombie

Songs of Worship:

Cory Asbury: Reckless Love

Casey J: Fill Me Up

Something About The Name of Jesus

Mercy Chinwo: Excess Love

Travis Greene: Intentional

Travis Greene: You Waited

Travis Greene: You Made a Way

Israel Houghton: I Surrender

Hill Song: I Surrender

Mary Mary: Can't give up now

Brian Courtney Wilson: Worth Fighting For

Promises (feat. Joe L Barnes & Naomi Raine): Maverick City

Majesty Rose ft Bri Babineaux: Love is a Miracle

Bri Babineaux: I'll Be The One Kirk Franklin ft J.Moss & Tye Tribbet: Could've Been Me

Fantasia: Necessary

Jekalyn Carr: Bigger

Yes, I know its a lot! But trust me when I tell you, you will not be disappointed.

FYI: The songs listed above are not exclusive to my personal categories so please free to put the songs in your own personal playlist categories. And please feel free to check out the other songs by the artists mentioned above.

Thanks so much for tuning in and I pray I'll see you in my next blog!

Stay blessed, righteous and lit,

ibtGa