Who offers hope for hurting Moms? Where do we turn when life is difficult and we need to pause but simply can’t because…well, we’re Moms.
We expect speed bumps, twists and even breakdowns by the side of the road. But knowing these will be our travelling companions does not make hard seasons any less difficult.
We may run to friends for encouragement. We may dive into distraction. We may eat an unmentionable amount of chocolate.
We know we don’t need cliches, platitudes and mind over matter attempts.
But that may be all we see when we look around.
So when the house is quiet and your head hits the pillow, where do you turn? How do you work through your feelings in the silence of the night?
Truth-filled music can penetrate in a way that little else can. In my darkest seasons, when I am desperate for hope, I turn to faith-filled music that reaches the depth of my pain.
So I compiled this for us. For you.
The one with a scary diagnosis. The one inhaling fear and despair. The one whose heart has been shattered into unrecognizable pieces.
This is for you.
When you wonder how to take the next step forward and exhaustion blocks the light.
This is for you.
In the quiet of your pain, carve out a moment to soak in the truth of your Creator’s love and care, especially in your right now valley.
This is for you.
Hope for Hurting Moms From Top Christian Artists
The Hurt and the Healer
Hope for hurting Moms by MercyMe
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ll fall into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide.
Blessings
Hope for hurting Moms by Laura Story
Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You’re near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise
Trust in You
Hope for hurting Moms by Lauren Daigle
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
Whom Shall I Fear
Hope for hurting Moms by Chris Tomlin
Whom shall I fear
I know who stands behind
Is always by my side
He is a friend of mine
Hope in Front of Me
Hope for hurting Moms by Danny Gokey
There’s hope in front of me
There’s a light, I still see it
There’s a hand still holding me
Even when I don’t believe it
I might be down but I’m not dead
There’s better days still up ahead
Even after all I’ve seen
There’s hope in front of me
All this Time
Hope for hurting Moms by Britt Nicole
All this time
From the first tear cry
To today’s sunrise
And every single moment between
You were there
You were always there
It was You and I
You’ve been walking with me all this time
Sound of Surviving
Hope for hurting Moms by Nichole Nordeman
This is the sound of surviving
This is my farewell to fear
This is my whole heart deciding
I’m still here, I’m still here
And I’m not done fighting
This is the sound of surviving
Your Hands
Hope for hurting Moms by JJ Heller
I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn’t there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That you would take my pain away
When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave your hands
Not For a Moment (After All)
Hope for hurting Moms by Meredith Andrews
You were singing in the dark
Whispering Your promise
Even when I could not hear
I was held in Your arms
Carried for a thousand miles to show
Not for a moment did You forsake me
Steady my Heart
Hope for hurting Moms by Kari Jobe
Even when it’s hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
‘Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul
Healer of my scars
You steady my heart
You steady my heart
Do it Again
Hope for hurting Moms by Elevation
Your Word will come to pass
My heart will sing Your praise again
Jesus, You’re still enough
Keep me within Your love
My heart will sing Your praise again
Red Sea Road
Hope for hurting Moms by Ellie Holcomb
We will sing to our souls
We won’t bury our hope
Where He leads us to go
There’s a red sea road
When we can’t see the way
He will part the waves
And we’ll never walk alone
Down a red sea road
Break Up Song
Hope for hurting Moms by Francesca Batestilli
I had to end this playlist with a song I have had on repeat this month. For an upbeat, kick-fear-to-the-curb tune, check out one of my favourite singers.
Artists who combine their faith, message and musical giftings deserve a special honour. If you found encouragement in these songs, consider purchasing some music from their collections.
I would love to hear which song impacted you the most. And why. As always, you can email me directly so we can journey together. I promise not to offer cliches.
karen@lightlyfrayed.com
It would be an honour to share even more hope with you:
Some of my favorite singers as well. They have such a different feel than the songs I listened to growing up when I was upset. You know, the ones that seem to make that downward spiral move even faster. Thanks for this list!
Oh yes, Ana. There are songs that can suck us into the vortex of sadness at high speeds. We sure have to be intentional with what we allow into our minds, don’t we?
Absolutely!!
What a beautiful playlist!
When I’m going through a rough time, music soothes my soul and the Lord has always given me particular songs that speak directly to the pain I’m feeling in the moment, giving hope and comfort.
Blessings, Trust in You, Your Hands, and Steady My Heart have each been played on repeat at at different stages of my journey – songs speak so deeply to me when I can’t think straight.
Right now, Even if by Mercy Me, Resurrection Power by Chris Tomlin & especially Do it Again by Elevation Worship are blessing me again and again.
What a lovely gift! Thank you.
“Songs speak to me so deeply when I can’t think straight.” Isn’t that the truth, Lisa? I have a deep respect for gifted musicians who serve listeners in this way.