Sadness, frustration and anger are emotions not often embraced as inevitable parts of life—or of our spiritual journey. What do you do when you find yourself in a season of lament? There is good news that most of us know but few choose to embrace: lament is a necessary and healthy spiritual condition, an exercise of faith that can lead to eventual joy and peace that words fail to capture. Lament. This long expression of deep pain or sorrow isn't a sign of a *lack* of faith or spiritual weakness. It's a soul-strengthening exercise.

Worship songs are an integral part of the World Day of Prayer, a global event where people from various faiths come together to pray for the world's challenges. The theme for this year's World Day of Prayer is "I have Heard About Your Faith," which is centered around faith and how it can inspire us to make a positive impact on the world. Worship songs for this year's World Day of Prayer may reflect the theme of faith, hope, and inspiration. They may include lyrics that encourage listeners to trust in a higher power and to find strength and comfort in times of uncertainty. Songs that celebrate the power of faith and how it can bring people together may also be appropriate for this event. Find out more here.

Worship songs about crying reflect themes of lament, comfort, and healing. These songs bring emotional depth to worship, inviting honesty with God. Download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to create a space for reflection and comfort in worship.

June 19 is recognized as Juneteenth National independence Day; a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. For 157 years, Juneteenth (a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”) has commemorated the day when a group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned they were free from the institution of slavery — two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Find songs by a variety of artists featuring the theme of community and proclaiming hope and salvation in Jesus Christ.