I’m really excited to share this post with you today!
Last year I put together a list of songs for a Deployment Playlist. I wanted to share with other military spouses the songs that encouraged me while Darren was away. It was a blessing to have it received well by many!
Even though personally I don’t play an instrument or sing well – bummer – I still love to play music in our home.
As I write this now, my heart is anything but heavy. I’m really thankful for that! But during a difficult time last year there was a group of songs that God used to lift me up. I would listen to them over and over and over. The music was beautiful and the words were full of hope that I needed to hear.
Hope they are an encouragement to you as well!
To listen, click on the song, easy-peasy!

1. By Your Side – Tenth Avenue North
2. Not For a Moment – Meredith Andrews
3. So Long – Francesca Battistelli
4. Keep Your Eyes Open – Needtobreathe
5. Death in His Grave – John Mark McMillan
6. Sovereign Over Us – Aaron Keyes
7. Psalm 62 – Aaron Keyes
8. Thy Mercy – Caedmon’s Call
9. Just As I Am – Nichole Nordeman
10. Sing Over Your Children – Matt Maher
11. Hope Inside – Cloverton
12. Build Your Kingdom Here – Rend Collective Experiment
13. Busted Heart – For King and Country
14. Hope of the Broken World – Selah
15. I’ve Always Loved You – Third Day
Wasn’t that fun?
Did you enjoy listening?! I sure hope so.
Would love to have you share a song that’s been encouraging during a difficult time.
Until next time,


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Some beautiful songs and what a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Becca! It was a lot of fun to put together this list, so thank you for reading and listening!