Music is food to the soul.

An author said "Music speaks what cannot be expressed. It soothes the mind and gives it rest. It heals the heart and makes it whole. It flows from heaven to heal the soul."

Music is scientifically proven to have a strong effect in the brain. Music can help in many aspects of the brain including pain reduction, stress relief and brain injuries.

Music is the mixture of beats vibrations and sounds combined to create rhythm. Just like our bodies needs food and energy to survive, music serves as the food for the soul, filling it with energy and vitality.

An American singer and songwriter Billy Joel said " I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It"s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.”

There are different songs you can listen to when you're down and you're looking for that motivation. These songs includes but are not limited to 'Roar' by Katy Perry. This song is more or less a feminist anthem but it's also a hair-rasing tribute rising above bullying to fully realize yourself, then shouting it from the mountaintop.

' Ain't no mountain high enough' by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. A quote from the song says "Don't you know that there ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough, ain't no river wide enough to keep me from getting to you baby". Whatever your baby maybe, it's your goal. There may be obstacles on the way but you can overcome them to reach that goal.

Also 'Skyscraper' by Demi Lovato. A quotation of the song says "Go in and try tear me down, I will be rising from the ground". When you have something standing in front of you and your goal, this song is a motivation to understand that life has it ups and downs and it's up to you to build strong foundation so that you can build your own skyscrapers. That is get to any height to wish to get to.

Also, ' it's my life ' by Bon Jovi is a song that can feed the soul. The song says " It's my life and it's now or never". When you listen to this song, you're then motivated to take a step and not to procrastinate on things that matter.

Even the spiritual level of life, whether you're battling an illness, struggling to cope with a traumatic experience or just feeling stressed by the challenges of everyday life, when you feed your soul with quality spiritual songs there'll surely be a turnaround.

Music is an amazing thing. The songs you listen to can change the way you see the world, just like the food you eat can make you grow when it's nutritional also, quality music can elevate your soul. The right inspiring lyrics and motivationalsongs can give you a boost after you've taken a break from something or just give a reminder about appreciating the beauty of life. Here are some spiritual uplifting songs that can help the spirit and soul.

'Fighting for me' by Riley Clemmons.

Most encouraging lyrics from the song says

“Every word is a promise you keep (Oh, oh)

‘Cause you love me like nobody else (Nobody)

You stand up for me (You stand up for me)

In the darkest night (In the darkest night)

When my faith is weak (Yeah, yeah)

You’re still by my side (My side)

You will never stop fighting for me”.

We’ve all been in a situation where we feel like we’re fighting our own battles, and we’re losing. In this powerful Christian song for encouragement and strength, Riley Clemmons encourages and reminds us that we do not need to fight on our own because our Lord is fighting on our behalf.

Another is ' Overcomer' by Mandisa.

Most encouraging lyrics from the song says

“You’re an overcomer

Stay in the fight until the final round

You’re not going under

‘Cause God is holding you right now

You might be down for a moment

Feeling like it’s hopeless

That’s when He reminds You

That you’re an overcomer”.

No matter what may come our way, the Lord wants us to be overcomers. He wants us to pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off and move forward. This song by Mandisa is one such song for anyone who has ever been defeated, overwhelmed or disheartened.

Also, 'Tell your heart to beat again' by Danny Gokey is another uplifting song.

The lyrics says

“Close your eyes and breathe it in

Let the shadows fall away

Step into the light of grace

Yesterday’s a closing door

You don’t live there anymore

Say goodbye to where you’ve been

And tell your heart to beat again”.

Are you going through a time where everything feels impossible? If you are living your life in defeat, pain and grief, this song is the reminder that God is our great physician. God will heal any and all wounds and He will never leave us or forsake us even when we go through the fire and the flood.

When pain penetrates, music resonates. Music is food for the soul and that's why our hearts have beats.

Music is powerful enough to reach the gap between the heart and the soul to create infinite joy and that's why if you feed the body food and water it will survive today but if you feed the soul art and good music, it will live forever.