Worship Songs About Submitting to God
Finding ourselves wholly in God's will requires a posture of humility and surrender. This collection of worship songs explores what it means to lay down our own desires and embrace the beautiful freedom of submitting to His loving authority.
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1. Yield
By Jon Reddick
Why this song?
"Yield" allows us to express a full-hearted giving over of control. Singing "Whatever You say, I will do it" encapsulates the spirit of genuine submission, inviting us to release our plans and embrace God's will for our lives.
Popular on Spotify 2. Your Will Be Done
By CityAlight
Why this song?
"Your Will Be Done" speaks directly to the struggle of surrendering our desires to God's higher purpose. It serves as a prayerful reminder that true freedom is found when we, like Jesus in the garden, embrace His perfect will.
Popular on Spotify 3. Follow
By Passion
Why this song?
"Follow" offers a powerful declaration of commitment, a wholehearted "yes" to God's leading in every area. It reminds us that choosing to "make Him my everything" is the path to true fulfillment and purpose.
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4. Crowns Down
By Gateway Worship
Why this song?
"Crowns Down" creates space for us to humbly relinquish any sense of self-importance before God. The act of laying our crowns down signifies a complete surrender, recognizing His holiness and worthiness above all else.
Popular on Spotify 5. Submit
By SEU Worship
Why this song?
"Submit" acknowledges the inner conflict we face in aligning our desires with God's. It offers a vulnerable expression of dependence, recognizing that when we "draw close," we find both peace and His presence.
Popular on Spotify 6. Living Sacrifice
By UPPERROOM
Why this song?
"Living Sacrifice" encourages us to see our everyday lives as an act of worshipful surrender. The song helps us internalize that offering our bodies as a "living sacrifice" is not a one-time event, but a continual choice to honor God in all we do.
Popular on Spotify 7. Honest Offering / I Surrender All
By CAIN
Why this song?
"Honest Offering / I Surrender All" speaks to the heart's desire to give God our very best, even when we feel we have little to offer. It reminds us that He meets us in our brokenness, gratefully accepting our imperfect gifts when we "fully surrender".
Popular on Spotify 8. I Surrender All (All I Am)
By The Worship Initiative
Why this song?
"I Surrender All (All I Am)" is a simple yet powerful invitation to total self-offering. Singing the words "I give it back to You" acknowledges that everything we are and everything we have ultimately belongs to Him, inspiring a wholehearted submission.
Popular on Spotify Frequently Covered 9. Ask Seek Pray
By River Valley Worship
Why this song?
"Ask Seek Pray" is a compelling invitation to yield our entire being to God's transformative power. It articulates that posture of complete surrender, expressing that "You can have it all," releasing every aspect of our lives into His loving care.
Popular on Spotify 10. Heart Of God
By Hillsong Young & Free
Why this song?
"Heart Of God" captures the essence of coming to God with our imperfections, finding acceptance in His grace. The song gently urges us toward repentance, recognizing that true submission leads us directly to His welcoming and loving heart.
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