Creating a playlist of Christian songs to comfort in grief is a great way to soothe a hurting heart. In my early grief, I listened to certain songs on repeat. Some songs were able to capture my exact emotions or put words to my utterly broken heart.
Worship songs uplift and remind us of our hope, not just eternally but for this side of heaven. They remind us of God’s goodness even in difficulty and loss and help us fix our eyes on our heavenly home. God’s presence is often palpable in worship, where we see God is with us in our pain and suffering. Worship softens our heart, helps us cry out to God and cry tears that bring comfort and sweet relief.
You can find the full, updated list of Christian songs to comfort in grief on Spotify. It’s is a beautiful mix of worship, contemporary and hymns that will meet your heart. I listen to it on repeat.
Christian Songs to Comfort in Grief
Tears, Anthem Worship
Jesus Cries, Riley Clemmons
Rain in the Rearview, Anne Wilson
God is in This Story, Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave
You’ve Been There, David Ashley Trent
Heaven, Brittany Price Brooker & Tim Brummel
I Will Carry You, Ellie Holcomb
Scars in Heaven, Casting Crowns
Hallelujah Even Here, Lydia Laird
Tears, Tiffany Hudson
Faithful Still, Tasha Layton
I Speak Jesus, Charity Gayle
Come What May, The Messengers
When We Fall Apart, Ryan Stevenson (with Vince Gill & Amy Grant)
I Am Not Alone, Kari Jobe
Heaven Changes Everything, Big Daddy Weave
You’re Still God, Philippa Hannah
Tell Your Heart to Beat Again, Danny Gokey
(I’ve included the story behind this song. It’s so powerful I included it in my book, Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart.)
Peace Be Still, Hope Darst
You Can Rest, Hillary Scott
Give Me Jesus, Fernando Ortega
Held, Natalie Grant
Not For a Moment, Erin Andrews
There Will Be a Day, Jeremy Camp
I Can Only Imagine, Mercy Me
Even If, Mercy Me
21 Years, TobyMac
Thy Will, Hillary Scott
Hills and Valleys, Tauren Wells – Hills and Valleys
Cry Out to Jesus, Third Day
Graves to Gardens, Elevation Worship
The song that has been on my mind lately is one my mom used to sing.
Because he lives I can face tomorrow.
It has given me hope and comfort in my early years of a rocky marriage and now, losing both of my parents eight months apart.
Graves to Gardens is one I find coming to mind and will just want to ding it out load.
Thank you for this beautiful list, Lisa. Music has always been a source of comfort for me, and it’s comforting to know I’m not alone in seeking solace through these powerful songs during times of grief. I can’t wait to explore these suggestions and find healing in the lyrics.
see you in a minute by Lydia Laird should be added to this list. Actually, the entire album she released, The Heavy. The Healing. The Holding. is really speaking to me during the loss of a loved one.
Awesome! Thank you so much! I would also add Toby Mac Faithfully and Terran Wells with Blanca.
Something Better and God’s not done with you.
Thank you for these recommendations!