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.

Remembering who God is, His faithfulness in the past, and His promises for the future gives us the confidence to trust God with what's happening right now. We are still human. We still live in a sin-filled world filled with loss, hardships, doubt, stress, and fear. The difference when we face each day with Jesus is that we have the ability to experience joy, peace, love, and security even in hard times.

Where we continue to see battles, God continues to see victory. Our courage is what preserves the truth of Christ and proves our loyalty as faithful soldiers in the battle of resistance. We are given courage through righteousness, through promise, and through the assurance that God is above the adversary. Here is a list of songs focusing on courage.

It is said that in war, weapons are useless if one does not know how to use them. The same thing applies in the spiritual dimension. There is no point in claiming to believe in the promises of God if one is not going to have the courage to face difficult situations and see his plans fulfilled. Download the chord charts, song sheets, and vocal arrangements for gatherings small or large to engage worshippers in spiritual battle. The Lord has given us armor that cannot and will not be overpowered or penetrated when we stand firm and call on His name, no matter what our eyes may tell us. So claim out loud that you are coming in the name of the Lord of Heaven's armies, confident that the Lord is more than able.

This list is based on reporting data from small to large churches in New Zealand across all denominations licensed with CCLI. Without a doubt, having a song land in the CCLI Top 100® is a significant benchmark for any Christian songwriter. While PraiseCharts tracks music purchasing in real-time, CCLI tracks the week-to-week usage of worship songs and reports on the results twice a year. The list may be static, and the songs might be dated, but it still represents a snapshot in time of significant trends in worship from churches all across the nation. See other country lists here, and find out more about copyright licences.

Pointing out every flaw, every mistake, every insecurity until you feel completely worthless. We don't want to feel that way, but we are our own worst critics. We know what hurts and what is a sensitive subject, so it's easy to bully ourselves until we feel like we are scraping the bottom of the barrel. But, God knows you and your heart. He knows what makes you happy and knows the beauty of your soul. These songs may not get you to love yourself just yet, but they will help you see that somebody loves you.