The benefits of worship songs can be many and specific to the individual. We all need different things in our lives to keep us moving forward, motivated and on track. Therefore, there is no one benefit that meets the needs of all individuals. We must extract what we need from the praise and worship songs we listen to in order for them to be beneficial. However, some intrinsic benefits apply to any situation.
stay connected. You can’t always be in church or in a group, so you need to be connected to God and the message from him whenever you need it. Worship songs allow you to do that anytime, anywhere. Everyone needs a coach and the coach may not always be there, so you need the coach’s message with you at all times.
Stay focused. In life, we can all get off track at any time. There are other things you can do to stay focused, like reading, but you can take praise and worship songs with you anywhere. What is most important is that they keep us focused on the important things in life, like our family, our spouse, God, and prayer. The reason is that they are songs written from Scripture, faith and Christian inspiration.
Educate. Praise and worship songs can also be very educational, especially for those who are not great readers. Let’s face it, not everyone likes to read or attend church, so songs with a strong message from God or Jesus serve to educate and entertain you. Choosing the right songs is obviously important, as there are many entertaining songs out there, but some more than others tend to be more educational than strictly for entertainment value.
Inspiration. Never underestimate the need to be inspired. In the day to day of your life, things can seem somewhat mundane. Normal routines can become redundant and in our life we need to be inspired and in this case inspired by God. Music in general can be very uplifting and inspiring, but infused with the right message of praise, it can be uplifting and good for the soul.
Free from worldly stress. It’s very easy to get stressed watching things happening around the world, from genocide to natural disasters, and what we see on the news every day can have a cumulative effect. Praise and worship songs that carry a strong message can serve as a sort of elixir for what’s going on around you. It’s important to never turn a blind eye and help our fellow man when and where we can, but it’s equally important to keep it in perspective and keep our own faith.
No matter what you need at the time, praise and worship songs can provide intrinsic value to your life more than just entertainment. They can keep you focused, educate you, and help keep your stress level down, and just as important, inspire you to do great things in your life and for others.