Prayer is not only communion with God; it is also a confrontation with the enemy. When Jesus was on the earth, He came face-to-face with the devil when He was tempted in the wilderness (see Matthew 4 and Luke 4), and every time the enemy tried to tempt Him, Jesus responded with a reference from the Bible. He used the Sword of Truth to defend Himself from the enemy's attacks. These are songs and hymns that remind us God provides spiritual armor and equips us to take a stand when battles come our way.

Download the best traditional hymns for Thanksgiving that you can use to plan your worship services and express thanksgiving to God.

Modern, Classic, and even traditional hymns are part of connecting the church to its forebears in the faith—to the ancient tradition and saints on whose shoulders we stand. Certain hymns have become the go-to resource for encouragement for millions of believers across the span of time. These hymns can be sung all year round and remind us of God's faithfulness to Christians of the past so that we can rely on God's grace in the present.

Part of life consists of learning from confusing moments and persevering with patient faith. Real patience is evident when, regardless of how much time has gone by, a person not only continues to wait but also springs into action, not confusing patience with passivity. Download these chord charts and piano/vocal arrangements for all contexts of a small group to corporate church worship that resonate with the theme of waiting on the Lord. Also, check out the simplified versions for many of the best worship songs.