Worship Songs About Putting God First
In every area of our lives, prioritizing God's will can bring us peace and purpose beyond measure. This collection of worship songs will encourage you to seek Him first, surrendering your plans and trusting in His perfect guidance with heartfelt melodies and powerful lyrics.
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1. The Lord Will Provide
By Passion
Why this song?
"The Lord Will Provide" encourages us to truly trust God's promises, a cornerstone of putting Him first. With its simple declaration that "My Father has it," the song helps us release our anxieties and rest in His provision.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 2. Your Will Be Done
By CityAlight
Why this song?
"Your Will Be Done" gently leads us to relinquish our own desires and prioritize God's purpose. The song embodies a spirit of surrender, calling us to echo Jesus' prayer, "Father not my will but Yours be done," and trust His perfect plan above our own. It's a heartfelt prayer for guidance when placing God first feels most challenging.
Popular on Spotify 3. All to Honour Jesus (Live)
By CityAlight
Why this song?
"All to Honour Jesus" invites us to actively demonstrate our faith through service and love. It’s a prayerful commitment to let Christ's example guide our actions, living a life that reflects the sentiment "All to honour Jesus."
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4. Love God Love People
By Danny Gokey
Why this song?
"Love God Love People" is a refreshing reminder to strip away the complexities and center on the core of our faith. When we're lost in the busyness, the song urges us to remember what truly matters: to "Love God and love people," reflecting His heart in all we do.
Popular on Spotify 5. Alive And Breathing
By Matt Maher
Why this song?
"Alive and Breathing" gently shifts our focus to gratitude for the present moment as a testament to God's ongoing grace. Recognizing that "If you're still alive and breathing," it encourages a posture of constant praise, redirecting our priorities toward Him in every circumstance.
Popular on Spotify 6. Power
By Elevation Worship
Why this song?
"Power" reminds us that even when we feel inadequate, God's strength empowers us to prioritize Him. The song reinforces that "My weakness is hidden within Your glory", a shift in focus that makes Him the source of our capabilities when following His path. Through it, we are encouraged to embrace our dependence on God.
Popular on Spotify 7. All Is For Your Glory
By Jesus Image
Why this song?
"All Is For Your Glory" is a stirring call to re-align our lives with God's ultimate purpose. It reminds us that true fulfillment comes not from our own pursuits, but from allowing God to "have first place" in every aspect of our being.
Popular on Spotify 8. Ask Seek Pray
By River Valley Worship
Why this song?
"Ask Seek Pray" embodies a desire to lay everything before the Lord, a crucial step in prioritizing Him. This song helps us to wholeheartedly declare, "You can have it all God," as an active act of surrender and trust. It's an invitation to true devotion.
Popular on Spotify 9. God Is Good (All the Time)
By Austin French
Why this song?
"God Is Good (All the Time)" invites us to actively acknowledge God's constant presence, even when circumstances challenge our faith. The simple repetition, "God is good all the time", becomes a declaration that re-centers our perspective on His unchanging nature. This helps us orient our lives around that truth.
Popular on Spotify 10. My Soul (Psalm 62) [Live]
By The Worship Initiative
Why this song?
"My Soul (Psalm 62) [Live]" encourages a posture of quiet dependence on God as our ultimate source. When we consciously "wait in silence," we create space to truly hear His guidance and prioritize His voice above all others, which is at the core of living a life with Him at the forefront.
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