This Music Video Brought Me Back to God

We have posted many times about how important Christian hip hop is in our lives. I saw the above video by Lecrae in 2008 and, though it touched me deeply, it was not something that caused me to change my course in life. It did, however, plant a seed.

I was saved in April 2010 and a friend shared with me that he only listens to Christian hip hop. He gave me a few songs by several artists. When he gave me the names of the songs and artists, one name looked familiar: Lecrae! Everything had come full circle. Now here I am four years after first hearing "Prayin' For You" and my life is completely different!

This brings me to a good point (if I do say so myself): allow God to use you even if you do not see the fruits of your labor! The seeds that He will plant in others through you WILL change lives!

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Buy Lecrae's 2006 album After the Music stops

Buy Lecrae's single Prayin' for You

Christian Hip Hop: Haiti Earthquake Tribute

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It's almost the anniversary of last years catastrophic earthquake that hit the small island of Haiti on January 12, 2010. Haiti is the western hemisphere's poorest nation and the earthquake just made matters worse. With so many dead and yet to be found many Haitians have no where to go. They are on an island! It's not like the victims of Katrina, although that is definitely one of the saddest things I have witnessed in my short 28 years of existence. Those that suffered the extreme loses in New Orleans and some hope of just getting out of the city/state. There is nowhere to go when you're on of the poorest islands in the world.

That's why this song is so great, music has a way of bringing hope during moment of despair. Two things that give me hope are the gospel of Christ Jesus and music, and this song is a collaboration of both. On February 5, 2010 Lecrae released a soft sound of Christian hip hop with "Far Away" as a tribute to those in Haiti and their struggles. Lecrae has promised that all proceeds from the single's sales will go directly to the Haiti relief effort. Lecrae is trying to reach our hearts, his lyrics are so powerful that it will stir up your emotions. The single peaked at #32 on the iTunes Hip Hop singles chart, the first Christian Hip Hop song to do so.

What happened in Haiti was extremely tragic. I can't imagine waking up to learn that I will never again see majority of the people that I have ever met. It's to much to fathom, so I sure most of us really can't wrap our heads around the magnitude of this tragedy. I know it may seem so long ago because it's no longer on the front page of every magazine but the people in Haiti need our support. I pray that God will ease the pain and suffering of those affected by this catastrophic event.

If you would like to get involved and help those in Haiti please visit this site for more information A Home in Haiti.

Purchase Albums from Lecrae here: After The Music Stops, Real Talk, Rebel, Rehab, Rehab: The Overdose and Far Away (Haiti Relief)
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Christian Hip Hop: Who's Leading Your Life?

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We love, love, love this song by Lecrae! It is a slower, melodious song that talks about letting God take the lead in life.  This song is off Lecrae's fourth album "Rehab," which has made history in the Gospel Rap genre. Rehab debuted at #16 on Billboard 200 list, making it one of the highest selling Christian hip hop or rap albums of all time.

Lecrae is a member of 116 Clique with Reach Records.

Purchase Albums from Lecrae here: After The Music Stops, Real Talk, Rebel, Rehab, Rehab: The Overdose and Far Away (Haiti Relief)