Worship Songs About Forgiveness
Finding freedom and healing starts with extending and receiving forgiveness. This collection of worship songs explores the transformative power of grace, offering melodies of repentance, reconciliation, and the boundless love that washes us clean.
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1. O Come to the Altar
By Elevation Worship
Why this song?
"O Come to the Altar" is an invitation to find solace in Christ's sacrifice. It reminds us that the Father's love offers forgiveness, as the song suggests, with "arms open wide," ready to embrace us. This song creates space for reflection and acceptance of grace.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 2. O God Forgive Us
By for KING & COUNTRY
Why this song?
"O God Forgive Us" is a humble cry acknowledging our shortcomings and dependence on God's mercy. Its direct plea to "Help us with our unbelief" voices a need for spiritual transformation, making it fitting as we seek a fresh start through divine pardon.
Popular on Spotify 3. God Really Loves Us
By Crowder
Why this song?
"God Really Loves Us" is a straightforward declaration of God's unwavering affection, even when we fall short. The song gently reminds us that through forgiveness and healing, "God really loves us," offering a comforting assurance of His constant presence. It's a simple, yet profound, truth to embrace.
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4. Forgivable
By MercyMe
Why this song?
"Forgivable" compassionately meets us in our brokenness, assuring us that even "your worst mistakes can be restored." It serves as a comforting reminder that God's love actively seeks us, offering redemption and a fresh start regardless of our past.
Popular on Spotify 5. Grave Robber
By Crowder
Why this song?
"Grave Robber" offers a dynamic perspective on forgiveness, portraying Jesus as the one who boldly rescues us from our past. This song celebrates how He "picked me up from that rock bottom," extending grace into even the darkest corners of our lives. It illustrates redemption's active and transformative nature.
Popular on Spotify 6. He Has Done Great Things (Live)
By John Wilds
Why this song?
"He Has Done Great Things (Live)" joyfully proclaims the complete removal of our sins. It’s a powerful declaration that, through His sacrifice, "we are forgiven" and made new, giving us reason to celebrate God's incredible act of love and mercy.
Popular on Spotify 7. The Power of the Cross
By Casting Crowns
Why this song?
"The Power of the Cross" captures the transformative journey from regret to freedom. It speaks to the heart of forgiveness, reminding us that through Christ's sacrifice, we move from being lost to "finally home" in His grace. This song affirms that a new life is possible, grounded in faith and gratitude.
Popular on Spotify 8. It is Finished
By Passion
Why this song?
"It is Finished" carries such a triumphant declaration, reminding us that through Christ's sacrifice, "mercy won I'm forgiven". This song offers an opportunity to internalize that complete forgiveness, allowing us to rest in the victory He secured for us.
Popular on Spotify 9. Holy Water
By We the Kingdom
Why this song?
"Holy Water" captures the feeling of being cleansed and renewed through divine pardon. It reminds us that forgiveness isn't just an abstract concept, but something tangible that revives us, "like holy water on my skin," washing away the past. This song is an invitation to experience that invigorating freedom.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 10. Everything At Your Feet
By Mosaic MSC
Why this song?
"Everything At Your Feet" illustrates the act of fully surrendering our burdens. The repeated phrase, "Leaving my past on the altar," emphasizes the completeness of God's pardon, providing a tangible image for releasing all that hinders us. It's a powerful call to trust in His unwavering forgiveness.
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