Life isn’t always easy. No matter how strong our faith is, we all go through difficult moments, times when nothing seems to be working, when the weight of our struggles feels too much to bear.
As Christians, we are not exempt from trials. In fact, some of the hardest seasons in life can come when we least expect them. But through it all, one thing remains true—God is always with us.
When challenges hit, it’s easy to feel lost, discouraged, or even question why things are happening the way they are.
Sometimes, troubles come because of choices we’ve made. Other times, they happen because of circumstances beyond our control. There are also moments when God allows certain trials to shape us, strengthen our faith, and bring us closer to Him.
No matter what you’re going through right now, always remember that God has a way of turning things around. He can take even the most painful situations and use them for something greater than we can imagine.
One of the most powerful ways to find peace and encouragement during tough times is through music. Christian songs have a way of speaking to the heart, reminding us of God’s faithfulness, and helping us feel His presence, even when we can’t see a way forward. When words fail, and prayers feel heavy, worship music can bring comfort and hope. The lyrics remind us that we are never alone, that God hears our cries, and that He is working behind the scenes—even when we don’t understand His plan.
If you’re struggling with doubts, worries, or just feeling distant from God, music can also be a way to reconnect with Him. While listening, take a moment to pray and pour out your heart to God. If you’re not sure how to pray or feel like your words aren’t enough, you can check out this guide on how to pray to God. Prayer, combined with worship songs can help strengthen your faith and give you the peace you need.
This post shares some of the best Christian songs for difficult times, songs that can lift your spirit, renew your hope, and remind you that God is always in control. No matter how tough things may seem right now, hold on to His promises. He is still writing your story, and your best days are ahead.
Christian Songs for Difficult Times
1. Another in the fire by Hillsong UNITED
Quotable Lyrics:
There is another in the fire
Standing next to me
There is another in the waters
Holding back the seas
And should I ever need reminding
What power set me free
There is a grave that holds no body
And now that power lives in me
2. Even If by MercyMe
Quotable Lyrics:
They say sometimes you win some
Sometimes you lose some
And right now, right now I’m losing bad
I’ve stood on this stage night after night
Reminding the broken it’ll be alright
But right now, oh right now I just can’t
It’s easy to sing
When there’s nothing to bring me down
But what will I say
When I’m held to the flame
Like I am right now
I know You’re able and I know You can
Save through the fire with Your mighty hand
But even if You don’t
My hope is You alone
3. New wine by Hillsong Worship
Quotable Lyrics:
So I yield to You into Your careful hand
When I trust You I don’t need to understand
Make me Your vessel
Make me an offering
Make me whatever You want me to be
I came here with nothing
But all You have given me
Jesus bring new wine out of me
4. Trust in you by Lauren Daigle
Quotable Lyrics:
When You don’t move the mountains
I’m needing You to move
When You don’t part the waters
I wish I could walk through
When You don’t give the answers
As I cry out to You
I will trust, I will trust
I will trust in You
5. Song of Ascent by Hillsong
Quotable Lyrics:
‘Cause in the highlands and the heartache
You’re neither more or less inclined
I would search and stop at nothing
You’re just not that hard to find
I will praise on the mountain
And I will praise you when the mountain is in my way
You’re the summit where my feet are
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
‘Cause You’re the heaven where my heart is
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
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