Resilience isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s deeply personal. It shows up in different languages, rhythms, and rituals. It’s the lullaby your grandmother sang, the protest chant that gave you courage, the mantra you repeat before walking into a hard conversation.

So we asked readers, “What’s a song, scripture, quote, or poem that captures the spirit of resilience for you?” Here’s a selection of what readers shared with us.

• “Jeremiah 29:11.” - Krystal Wood
• “Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll.” – Kendra Gaona
• “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED.” – Lisa Keosouphanh
• “‘Don’t give into your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to listen to your heart’-Paulo Coelho.” – Crystal Carney
• “I love ‘Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us- Hebrews 12:1-3.’” – Kristen Foster
• “‘2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV): We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed.’  It reminds me that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardships—it’s about finding strength to rise again, no matter how many times life knocks us down.” – Saira Ramos
• “‘I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.’ - Maya Angelou.” – Johnnie Lisuk
• “What’s Going On by Marvin Gay.” – Cassie Deras-Coker
• "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13.” – Shyan Chrissakis

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One Powerful Fact

Songs, scripture, and quotes activate emotional memory, helping people reconnect with strength during tough times. Research and spiritual tradition alike show that music and meaningful words can trigger feelings of safety, hope, and identity—especially when they’re tied to personal or cultural rituals.

Whether it’s a hymn sung in childhood or a quote that echoes through generations, these expressions become emotional anchors. They don’t just comfort us—they remind us of who we are when life feels uncertain.

source https://biblestudyforyou.com/bible-verses-about-songs/, https://explainingthebible.com/bible-verses-about-songs-2/

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Resilience Playlist

Curate a mini playlist featuring the songs mentioned by readers, plus a few bonus tracks that echo themes of perseverance, healing, and hope. Include:

• “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
• “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” – Hillsong UNITED
• “What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye
• Bonus picks: “Rise Up” by Andra Day, “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor, “Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer

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