Prayer is a vital part of a Christian's relationship with God - it is our conversation with our Creator who knows us intimately and loves us deeply. And prayer isn't just talking, but can be singing as well. We can sing out our heart's cry, just as much as we can speak, whisper, or think our prayers. Here is a list of songs about prayer.

As believers, we need to daily pick up our cross and follow Him. This is only done through surrender. Galatians 2:20 tells us, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Here is a list of songs about surrender.

As believers our joy is deep and firm, it is supernatural, it flourishes in the midst of pain and suffering, it hopes, it is a result of abiding in Christ. 1 Peter 1:8 reminds us that even though we do not see Christ, we trust him and rejoice with an inexpressive and glorious joy.These are all songs that focus on joy.

From contemporary worship to traditional hymns, here are Christian songs about heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven, the throne of God, angels crying holy holy holy, the return of Christ, our sanctification complete, no sickness, no death and no tears, rejoicing, eternal life -- these are just a few of the many words and ideas that come to mind as we think about heaven.

When we sing about God's grace and we believe the truth deep in our hearts, it affects our lives. We live with more compassion. We extend more mercy. We feel more empathy. This is why worship songs about grace and mercy are so important to the church. Every day and every week, through song and word, we must remind ourselves about the nature of God who is full of grace. What we receive from God, we extend to others. This is the full cycle of worship.

Check out some of the best Easter worship songs of 2021 from Essential Music featuring artists and songwriters like Elevation Worship, Phil Wickham, Red Rocks Worship and more. These incredible songs will encourage your church as they sing about themes of the resurrection, hope, the power of the cross, and redemption offered through Jesus Christ.