Life is full of obstacles: from minor setbacks to major blows. As obstacles come our way, it’s so easy to become discouraged, overwhelmed and helpless. In the midst of those hard times, God gives us a message of hope. Each of these songs about overcoming obstacles remind us what it looks like to rely on God, seek His strength and pursue Him above all other things. Because with God, you can overcome any and all obstacles.
15 songs about Overcoming Obstacles
- Overcomer by Mandisa
- Warrior by Hannah Kerr
- Brave by Moriah Peters
- Champion by Kelly Clarkson
- Move by TobyMac
- Giants Fall by Francesca Battistelli
- More than Conquerors by Rend Collective
- Reason by Unspoken
- Desert Song by Hillsong
- Down by Colton Dixon
- Stronger than We Think We Are by Danny Gokey
- Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle
- Battle Belongs by Phil Wickham
- Fighter by Jamie Grace
- Say I Won’t by MercyMe
Let us know what songs you listen to when you’re facing a major obstacle in your life. We want to hear why a song made the cut.
Seeing God When Overcoming Obstacles
Although songs speak to our heart in a deep and unique way, God’s Word is the ultimate source for encouragement when facing stress and hard times. Each of these songs about overcoming obstacles was inspired by scripture or how God moved through a situation with His sovereign might. There’s power and truth in the lyrics of a song that reminds us of God’s strength and presence in our life.
Songs can be an incredibly useful source to use to cling to when we need God most. As our relationship with the Lord grows and we become more familiar with scripture, we’ll hear these songs in the pages of God’s Word. Though we may always turn to a song when facing life’s obstacles, as we become closer to the Lord, we may opt to look to scripture instead. Much of God’s Holy Word is presented in the form of songs, which demonstrates the insightful nature of music.
Perhaps God is writing a song on your heart through a journal entry, poem, dance, prayer or music as you overcome the obstacles in your life. Embrace those words and allow them to penetrate deeply into your heart and soul. If you’re looking for more resources on overcoming obstacles, here’s a series of devotional questions based on this article!
