Worship Songs About Living for Jesus
Want to dedicate your life more fully to Christ? This collection of worship songs will inspire you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, empowering you to live each day in faithful service and joyful surrender to His will.
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1. O Come to the Altar
By Elevation Worship
Why this song?
"O Come to the Altar" serves as a compelling invitation to surrender fully to Jesus, urging us to release our burdens and embrace His transformative love. It reminds us that a life dedicated to Him starts with accepting that invitation and allowing 'the Father’s arms' to embrace us.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 2. I Know A Name
By Elevation Worship
Why this song?
"I Know A Name" inspires us to actively live out our faith through the power of Jesus's name. Repeatedly calling on Him as Healer and Savior reflects a life transformed, where "dead things come alive" through our connection to Him.
Popular on Spotify 3. Jesus Have It All
By Jeremy Riddle
Why this song?
"Jesus Have It All" is a complete offering, capturing the essence of surrendering every aspect of our being to Christ. Through this song, we declare that "Your life is now my own," stepping into the abundant life He offers when we yield control.
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4. GOODBYE YESTERDAY
By ELEVATION RHYTHM
Why this song?
"Goodbye Yesterday" joyfully embodies a life transformed by Christ, leaving behind old ways to embrace a fresh start. It’s a jubilant declaration that because we are "born again", we can live each day forward with renewed purpose and hope.
Popular on Spotify 5. My Jesus
By Anne Wilson
Why this song?
"My Jesus" is an invitation to share the transformative power of Christ with others, inspiring us to be living testaments of His grace. Its central message, "Let my Jesus change your life," encapsulates the hope and renewal we find when we surrender to Him. This song encourages us to introduce others to the One who has changed our own lives.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 6. Nobody
By Casting Crowns
Why this song?
"Nobody" emphasizes that our worthiness to serve comes not from ourselves, but entirely from Christ. It expresses the desire to live so completely for Him, that others see "Nobody but Jesus" in our actions and words.
Popular on Spotify 7. Only Jesus
By Casting Crowns
Why this song?
"Only Jesus" encourages us to shift our focus from earthly achievements to an eternal perspective. Living for Jesus means letting "every second point to Him," rather than striving for worldly recognition that ultimately fades. This song reminds us that His name is the only one that truly matters.
Popular on Spotify 8. That's Who I Praise
By Brandon Lake
Why this song?
"That's Who I Praise" ignites a passion to emulate the faith of those who went before us, urging us to live boldly for Jesus. It's a joyful declaration that He's the God "who's proven He can do impossible things," inspiring us to trust Him with every aspect of our lives. This song is a call to action, prompting us to give Him glory through both our words and deeds.
Popular on Spotify 9. No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus
By Steffany Gretzinger
Why this song?
"No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus" captures the essence of a life rooted in gratitude for Christ's unwavering love. This song provides a tender way to express that He is "still enough" and the source of our deepest joy, both now and for all eternity. It's a declaration that living for Jesus means finding our ultimate treasure in Him alone.
Popular on Spotify 10. There Is One Gospel (Live)
By CityAlight
Why this song?
"There Is One Gospel (Live)" reminds us that living for Jesus means anchoring our entire existence in the good news of His saving work. It highlights the transformative power of the gospel to free us from sin, so that 'My life is His' becomes our heartfelt reality. This is a joyful invitation to embrace the freedom and purpose found in complete devotion to Christ.
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