Top Song on the MEL: “Prodigal” by Madison Ryann Ward

Madison Ryann Ward is both an athlete and a singer. Madison attends the University of Oklahoma. Madison has been a part of the volleyball team at the University of Oklahoma for the past four years, and her coach and teammates hold a very special place in her heart. Her demonstration of a strong work ethic and athletic ability has allowed her to achieve success in various sports, including basketball, golf, and track and field. She has earned All-State honors and was named Oklahoma Female Athlete of the Year. Madison is grateful for her God-given talents and abilities, and she seeks to use her gifts to bring honor and glory to Christ.

When not practicing or training for volleyball, Madison loves singing and writing songs. When she was asked to sing the national anthem at the men’s NCAA Final Four in Houston, she was ecstatic! Her passion for music has continuously grown. She never took voice lessons, was never involved in her school’s choir, and never participated in voice competitions. Since she was a busy athlete, her schedule didn’t allow for music classes or lessons. Despite her heavy involvement in sports during her childhood, she has always loved singing. Her mother played the piano at church and became her inspiration.

Madison says, “As far as I’m concerned, the power of music is unlike anything in this world. It is something that can bring people together and is such an important part of our lives.” She continues, “I feel in my heart that music and singing are a big part of what I am supposed to do with my life. To have the opportunity to share it is very exciting and humbling.”

Madison’s song “Prodigal” is an uplifting song that describes the beauty of God’s love.

Your love is meeting me

Where I need it most

I don’t need to hide

Truth for the keeping

Your word, You mean it

My God, You’ve never lied

From “Prodigal” by Madison Ryann Ward

“Prodigal” reminds us of God’s unchanging promises. His overwhelming love pursues us, even when we feel scared or afraid. We must seek Him and trust in Him. Our God is so good, and we know that He means what He says in His Word.

My only purpose (In this)

Life that I’m living (That I’m living)

Know and to love You more (You more)

You are my heartbeat (My heartbeat)

Lifeblood within me (Within me)

Home here within Your arms

From “Prodigal” by Madison Ryann Ward

Christ is our true home. He sees our struggles, and He wants us to cling to Him. When the world around us seems unbearable, we can rest in the promise of God’s sovereignty. He sustains our heartbeat and every breath we take, and we can find true peace and rest in Him.

Be sure to give Madison’s “Prodigal” a listen:

Here are this week’s top songs:

	Artist	Song
1	Madison Ryann Ward	Prodigal
2	Colorvault	So Sure
3	Judah & The Lion	Take A Walk
4	Limoblaze	Jireh
5	Evvie McKinney	Church
6	Ella Drablos	Evergreen
7	Needtobreathe	Talk of The Town (acoustic)
8	Half * Alive	Everything Machine
9	nobigdyl.	One Way
10	Ben Rector	Heroes
11	LJ the Messenger	Praise
12	Hulvey	Beautiful
13	Die-rek	Year of Redemption
14	Hannah Honey	Love U Need
15	WHATUPRG	Kids
16	Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors	Dance With Everybody (w/ The National Parks)
17	TylerhatesLife	Keyboard Warriors
18	Social Club Misfits	Got What You Need (w/ Jordan Feliz)
19	Benji	All Good
20	Manafest	Teardrops
21	Aaron Cole	Hands
22	Thunderstorm Artis	Stronger
23	Colony House	One of Those Days
24	Brandon Heath	This Changes Everything
25	Marcus Rogers	God Is Good
26	Apollo LTD	Soul Worth Saving
27	Leeland	Still Mighty
28	Lecrae	Good Lord (w/ Andy Mineo)
29	Eikon	Your Love Is
30	Wood Drake Sessions	I See A King (w/Liz Vice)
31	Young Oceans	This Wild Earth (w/Josh Garrels)
32	Social Club Misfits	Unstoppable (w/ Ryan Ellis)
33	Chastity	Love So Sweet (w/ Porsha Love)
34	Sara Groves	Hold Me Jesus
35	Jonathan Traylor	This Kind of Love
36	JOHNNYSWIM	Sing It Outloud (w/ Drew Holcomb)
37	Hulvey	Have Me
38	Judah & The Lion	Happy Life
39	Evvie McKinney	But God
40	Thunderstorm Artis	Take Me to the Fire
41	TylerhatesLife	Keep That Light On
42	John Mark McMillan	Persephone- Kubik’s remix
43	Brandon Heath	That’s Enough
44	Gungor	I Forgive you
45	Andrew Osenga	Hold Onto Me
46	Hannah Honey	goandtell
47	Cortes	Say I
48	Gable Price and Friends	How It Sets You Free (w/ Jon Foreman)
49	Common Hymnal	Rocks (w/ Royce Lovett)
50	Zauntee	Jesus Called My Name
51	Kings Kaleidoscope	All the Emotions
52	Colorvault	Shall Be Forever
53	Ben Rector	Thank You
54	Half * Alive	Move Me
55	Madison Cunningham	Anywhere
56	Chris Renzema	Just As Good
57	Citizens	When We Pray
58	BrvndonP	Fear of Heights
59	Sajan Nauriyal	Morning Always Comes
60	Lathan Warlick	Look Up to the Sky (w/ Blessing Offor)
61	Royce Lovett	Better (Live)
62	Sansonne	In My Head
63	Trip Lee	Supernatural (remix)
64	LJ the Messenger	Good-n-Bad
65	Trulah	Canvas
66	Kurtis Hoppie	Rooftops
67	Ross King	Villian
68	Sandra McCracken	Most of the Time w/ Colin Hay
69	Dawson Hollow	Seabird
70	Roy Tosh	Gotta Wait
71	Joshua Micah	Let the Light In (w/ Owl City)
72	Hollyn	Bird’s Eye View
73	Jessamyn Day	Trust in You
74	Darla Baltazar	Ain’t The First Time
75	Henrik	Real Love
76	Joshua Luke Smith	Hold Me Back
77	Switchfoot	i need you to be wrong (lovelytheband remix)
78	Mavis Staples	This Is My Country
79	Eikon	Keeps Me Alive
80	Wande	They Didn’t Know II
81	Carly Bannister	Same Team
82	Jill Phillips	Generous Mercy
83	Mat Kearney	Times Like This (w/ Devon Gilfillian)
84	Yam Haus	Ready To Go (From “American Song Contest”)
85	Village Lights	The Sweetest Sound (feat. Ike Ndolo)
86	Lovkn	Home Called Heaven
87	Aryn Michelle	Pariah
88	Jervis Campbell	Where the Light Is (w/ Nancy Daines)
89	Soulbox	Nobody Like You
90	Peabod	Alive
91	Twenty One Pilots	Good Day
92	Naomi Raine	Not Ready
93	John Van Deusen	Be Not Far From Here
94	Lovkn	Lean Back
95	Ashley Cleveland	Keep Me Runnin’
96	Trip Lee	Homecoming
97	Switchfoot	Youth of the Young
98	Tenielle Neda	Same Side
99	Jervis Campbell	Hold Me Together
100	Hulvey	Closer