Whether youâre in need of a pick-me-up or just need some inspiration, music is a great way to improve your mood. With the help of these motivational Christian songs, you can strengthen your faith and lift your spirits at the same time.
Worship music is the perfect choice when you need to be uplifted and encouraged!
Each of these inspirational Christian songs are a beautiful reminder of God’s love and grace when we’re having bad days. Right now there are so many people experiencing hard times, and our hope is that on the darkest days that people will turn to Jesus Christ and open their hearts and Bibles to experience His love and salvation.
You can stream all of these gospel and contemporary songs using Apple Music! We love how easy it is to use and the mass selection of inspirational music they offer!
65 Motivational Christian Songs
When youâre searching for hope and strength, listening to worship music is one of the best ways to improve your mood and get a brighter outlook on life.
Whether you enjoy classic gospel or contemporary Christian music, youâre sure to find a song or two that will make you want to sing out loud. Featuring inspirational lyrics, these motivational Christian songs can uplift your soul and give you the strength to go on with your day.
1. Shoulders by for King and Country
âYou carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shouldersâ
2. Holy Water by We the Kingdom
âYour forgiveness is like sweet, sweet honey on my lipsâ
3. Overcomer by Mandisa
âYou’re an overcomer. Stay in the fight until the final roundâ
4. Do It Again by Elevation Worship
âI’ve seen You move, You move the mountains. And I believe I’ll see You do it againâ
5. Lift Up Your Head by Meredith Andrews
âLift up your head and throw off every chainâ
6. There Was Jesus by Zach Williams & Dolly Parton
âWhen the life I built came crashing to the ground. When the friends I had were nowhere to be found. I couldn’t see it then but I can see it now. There was Jesusâ
7. Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns
âI will soar with the wings of eagles. When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesusâ
8. Awake My Soul by Hillsong Worship
âThere is a sound that changes things. The sound of His people on their kneesâ
9. Show Me Your Glory by Third Day
âWhen I climb down the mountain. And get back to my life. I won’t settle for ordinary thingsâ
10. Thy Will by Hillary Scott
âYour plans are for me. Goodness You have in storeâ
11. What Are You Waiting For by Shawn McDonald
âWhat are you waiting for? You’re standing at an open doorâ
12. Drops in the Ocean by Hawk Nelson
âIf you could count the times I’d say you are forgiven. It’s more than the drops in the oceanâ
13. Hills and Valleys by Tauren Wells
âIn the valley, I will lift my eyes to the one who sees me thereâ
14. This Is Your Life by Switchfoot
âThis is your life. Are you who you want to be?â
15. Graves into Gardens by Elevation Worship
Then You came along. And put me back togetherâ
16. He is With Us by Love & the Outcome
âIt might seem there’s an ocean in between. But He’s holding on to you and meâ
17. Strangely Dim by Francesca Battistelli
âWhen I fix my eyes on all that You are then every doubt I feel deep in my heart grows strangely dimâ
18. Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel Music
âI raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness fleeâ
19. You Are More by Tenth Avenue North
âYou are more than the choices that you’ve madeâ
20. Overwhelmed by Big Daddy Weave
âGod, I run into Your arms. Unashamed because of mercyâ
21. Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath
âGive me Your eyes so I can see everything that I keep missin’â
22. God of Wonders by Caedmonâs Call
âAs I stumble in the darkness I will call your name by nightâ
23. Believe by Lecrae
âTruth is I had this meeting with God and confessed my sin and he gave me this new beginning all I could do then was pen itâ
24. Come Alive by Lauren Daigle
âWe know there is more to come that we may not yet see. So with the faith You’ve given us we’ll step into the valley unafraidâ
25. Made a Way by Travis Greene
âYou made a way when our backs were against the wall and it looked as if it was over You made a wayâ
26. Set the World on Fire by Britt Nicole
âTake my dreams. Come and give them wings.â
27. Even If by MercyMe
âI know You’re able and I know You can save through the fire with Your mighty handâ
28. Fighter by Jamie Grace
âWhen she gets down on her knees, She finds the courage to believeâ
29. Seasons by Hillsong Worship
âAnd like a fire to the snow I’m renewed in Your warmthâ
30. Everyone Needs a Little by Kari Jobe
âAnd life even when it gets you down hope will turn it all aroundâ
31. You Never Let Go by Matt Redman
âAnd if my God is with me, whom then shall I fear?â
32. Bring the Rain by MercyMe
âAnd I know there’ll be days when this life brings me pain. But if that’s what it takes to praise You, Jesus, bring the rainâ
33. It is Well by Bethel Music & Kristene DiMarco
âAnd this mountain that’s in front of me will be thrown into the midst of the seaâ
34. By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North
âAnd I’ll be by your side wherever you fallâ
35. Every Man by Casting Crowns
âThere is hope for every man. A solid place where we can standâ
36. Made to Love by Toby Mac
âThat I was made to love you, I was made to find youâ
37. Surrounded (Fight My Battles) by Michael W. Smith
âIt may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by Youâ
38. He Turned It by Tye Tribbett
âHe turned my mourning into dancing. He turned my sorrows into joy!â
39. Saved the Day by Phillips, Craig & Dean
âYour gift of love is hope that springs eternal and because of You, all things are newâ
40. Every Good Thing by The Afters
âThere will be days that give me more than I can take but I know that you always make beauty from my heartacheâ
41. Call My Name by Third Day
âWhen you feel like you’re alone in your sadness and it seems like no one else in this whole world cares and you want to get away from the madness, you just call My name and I’ll be thereâ
42. He Will Carry Me by Mark Schultz
âI know I’m broken but You alone can mend this heart of mineâ
43. Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns
âOut of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truthâ
44. Cry Out to Jesus by Third Day
âThere is hope for the helpless, rest for the weary and love for the broken heartâ
45. Who You Are by Unspoken
âIt’s never gonna be easy but it’s all worth fighting forâ
46. By His Wounds by Steven Curtis Chapman
âWe are healed for You paid the price. By Your grace we are savedâ
47. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe
âI can only imagine what it will be like when I walk by Your sideâ
48. East to West by Casting Crowns
âIn the arms of Your mercy I find rest âcause You know just how far the east is from the westâ
49. Always by Switchfoot
âEvery breath is a second chance and it is always yoursâ
50. I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin
âAnd I will rise when He calls my name. No more sorrow, no more painâ
51. Rise Up by Third Day
âSo rise up, my friend and live againâ
52. While Iâm Waiting by John Waller
âAnd I will move ahead bold and confident taking every step in obedienceâ
53. City on Our Knees by TobyMac
âIf you gotta start somewhere why not hereâ
54. Bless the Broken Road by Selah
âAnd every long lost dream led me to where you areâ
55. How Can I Keep from Singing by Chris Tomlin
âI will lift my eyes in the darkest night for I know my Savior livesâ
56. There Will Be a Day by Jeremy Camp
âThere will be a day with no more tears no more pain and no more fearsâ
57. He is With Us by Love & the Outcome
âIt might seem there’s an ocean in between but He’s holding on to you and me and He’s never gonna leaveâ
58. Lift My Life Up by Unspoken
âAll my dreams, all my plans, Lord I leave it in your hands. I lift my lifeâ
59. Love Broke Thru by TobyMac
âNow I’m hopelessly devoted. My chains are broken. And it all began with Youâ
60. You Raise Me Up by Josh Grobin
âYou raise me up, so I can stand on mountains. You raise me up, to walk on stormy seasâ
61. Awesome God – Hillsong UNITED
“Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above”
62. Glorious Day – Casting Crowns
“Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him from rising again”
63. Amazing Grace – Carrie Underwood (or thousands of other artists)
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found.
64. Good Fight – Unspoken
Keep letting your light shine (holding it high as long as you live) ‘Cause I’m never gonna leave you.
65. Trust in You – Lauren Daigle
When You don’t give the answers As I cry out to You I will trust, I will trust.
Apple Music
You can also create your own music playlist with your favorite Christian artists using Apple Music! We love that we can stream new music and full albums with a membership, and there is such a great selection of inspirational songs focused on God’s grace and Christ Jesus on there!
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What are your favorite motivational Christian songs?
Our hope is that this list of motivational Christian songs will offer you a powerful reminder of Jesus’ love and faithfulness even during difficult times.
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