20 Best Worship Songs For Kids To Sing Everyday

20 Divine Worship Songs For Kids, With Lyrics

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Several people sing worship songs to express their love and dedication to God. Worshipful hymns, chants, and melodies are also a wonderful way to introduce the Bible to children, especially the Psalms, from where most of these sing-alongs take inspiration. So, here we bring you a few popular worship and adoration songs for kids you could teach your children to know more about God and his love. As Proverbs 22:6 in the Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” So sing these worship songs, choruses, anthems, and refrains along with your child from a tender age and help them in their spiritual development.

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21 Worship Songs For Kids

Learning becomes more fun and engaging for children when it is done through songs, dance, and stories. These kids worship songs with motions can teach them about God’s eternal love.

1. I have decided to follow Jesus

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I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
(2x)

He gives me hope for each new day
I’m gonna follow Jesus

He lights my path all along the way
I’m gonna follow Jesus

I will go wherever He leads
I’m gonna follow Jesus
No turning back

2. Jesus loves me

Jesus loves me, this I know
For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak, but He is strong

Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so

Jesus loves me, He who died
Heaven’s gate to open wide
He will wash away my sin
Let His little child come in

Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so

Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so
The Bible tells me so

3. This little light of mine

This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine

This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Even when I’m afraid I’m gonna let shine
Even when I’m afraid I’m gonna let shine
Even when I’m afraid, I’m gonna let shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
Let it shine (x3)

4. My God is so big

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do
My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do

He made the trees
He made the seas
He made the elephants too

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do
My God is so great, so strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do

My God is so great, so strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do

The mountains are His
The rivers are His
The skies are His handiworks too

My God is so great, so strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do
There’s nothing my God cannot do
There’s nothing my God cannot do
For you

5. You are my all in all

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all

Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I’d be a fool
You are my all in all

Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name
Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again, I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down, You pick me up
When I am dry, You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name
Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name

Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name
Jesus Lamb of God worthy is Your name
Worthy is Your name
Worthy is Your name

6. I’ve got peace like a river

I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
In my soul
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
In my soul

I’ve got love like an ocean
I’ve got love like an ocean
I’ve got love like an ocean
In my soul
I’ve got love like an ocean
I’ve got love like an ocean
I’ve got love like an ocean
In my soul

I’ve got joy like a fountain
I’ve got joy like a fountain
I’ve got joy like a fountain
In my soul
I’ve got joy like a fountain
I’ve got joy like a fountain
I’ve got joy like a fountain
In my soul

I’ve got peace, love, and joy like a river
I’ve got peace, love, and joy like a river
I’ve got peace, love, and joy like a river
In my soul
I’ve got peace, love, and joy like a river
I’ve got peace, love, and joy like a river
I’ve got peace, love, and joy like a river
In my soul

7. Zacchaeus was a wee little man

Zacchaeus was a wee little man
And a wee little man was he
He climbed up in a sycamore tree
For the Lord, he wanted to see.

And as the Saviour passed that way
He looked up in that tree

And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down from there!”
For I’m going to your house today
For I’m going to your house today”

Zacchaeus was a wee little man
But a happy man was he
For he has seen the Lord that day,
And a happy man was he
And a very happy man was he.

8. He’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

He’s got you and me brother in His hands
He’s got you and me sister in His hands
He’s got you and me mother in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

He’s got you and me mother in His hands
He’s got you and me father in His hands
He’s got you and me mother in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

He’s got a little tiny babies in His hands
He’s got a little tiny babies in His hands
He’s got a little tiny babies in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands

Point to consider

Expressing gratitude is also a form of prayer. Encourage your child to thank the Lord, their teachers, parents, and caregivers on a daily basis. Instilling this habit can promote their overall well-being.

9. Nothing is impossible

Through You
I can do anything
I can do all things
Cause it’s You who gives me strength
Nothing is impossible
Through You
Blind eyes are opened
Strongholds are broken
I am living by faith
Nothing is impossible!

I’m not gonna live by what I see
I’m not gonna live by what I feel

Deep down I
Know that You’re here with me
I know that You can do anything

Come on. Say it

I’m not gonna live by what I see
I’m not gonna live by what I feel

Deep down I
Know that You’re here with me
I know that You can do anything

Come on. Put your hands together
Say it out. Sing

I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe in You

10. We lift you higher

Stay close to me, oh Lord, and lay me down
Down by the waters, Your love abounds
Strengthen these wings, oh Lord, so I can soar
Above the tempest, straight through the storm
Straight through the storm

(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh, oh-oh)
We lift You higher
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher
We lift You higher

Found in Your love, oh Lord, this is our song
Oh let our voices awake the dawn
I know You’ll lead me where I belong
In waters raging we’ll carry on
We’ll carry on

(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher (Whoa-oh, oh-oh)
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher (Whoa-oh, oh-oh)
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher

No other name, no other god
Is like our Savior, our God reigns
No other name, no other god
Is like our Savior, our God reigns
No other name, no other God
Is like our Savior, our God reigns

(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher (Whoa-oh, oh-oh)
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
We lift You higher
We lift You higher

11. Wake

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At break of day, in hope, we rise
We speak Your Name, we lift our eyes
Tune our hearts into Your beat
Where we walk, there You’ll be

With fire in our eyes, our lives a-light
Your love untamed, it’s blazing out
The streets will glow forever bright
Your glory’s breaking through the night

You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday

You wake within me, wake within me
You’re in my heart forever

With fire in our eyes, our lives a-light
Your love untamed, it’s blazing out
The streets will glow forever bright
Your glory’s breaking through the night

You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday

You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me every day

You wake within me, wake within me
You’re in my heart forever

Forever, forever, forever in Your love
Forever, forever, forever in Your love

Forever, forever, forever in Your love
Forever, forever, forever we know that…

You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me every day

You wake within me, wake within me
You’re in my heart forever

12. Brighter

You shine brighter
Than any star in the sky
Your light shining
Through the dark of the night
Jesus forever
I find all that I am
In Your love, love, love

You are with me
In every step that I take
Your love for me
You have called me by name
Jesus forever
I find all that I am
In Your love, love, love

Let the music play
Hear us praise Your name
See the darkness fade
Dance the night away
We have found our place
In the Savior’s grace
Dance the night away
Your light is taking over me

I find freedom
In the light of Your love
Everlasting
You are more than enough
Jesus forever
I find all that I am
In Your love, love, love

Let the music play
Hear us praise Your name
See the darkness fade
Dance the night away
We have found our place
In the Savior’s grace

Dance the night away
Your light is taking o-o-over me
Your light is taking o-o-over me
I’m dancing cuz
Your love has set me free
Your light is taking o-o-over me

All of my heart and soul
To You alone
You are the one I want now
Forever
All of my heart is Yours
Forevermore
You are the one I want now
Forever
All of my heart and soul
To You alone
You are the one I want now
Forever
All of my heart is Yours
Forevermore
You are the one I want

Let the music play
Hear us praise Your name
See the darkness fade
Dance the night away
We have found our place
In the Savior’s grace
Dance the night away

Your light is taking o-o-over me
Your light is taking o-o-over me
I’m dancing cuz
Your love has set me free
Your light is taking o-o-over me

13. Freedom

You came to set the captives free
You came to bring us liberty
My sin and my rejection
Your blood and my acceptance
Now I’m alive to bring You praise

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
Every chain is broken through You, Jesus
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom

Whoa-oh, oh, oh

Your blood has covered every sin
Your grace empowers me to win
My pain and my oppression met
Your blood and my acceptance
Now I’m alive to bring You praise

I’m free I’m free, I’m free to dance and sing
I’m free, I’m free, I’m free to shout it out
I’m free, I’m free, I’m free to dance and sing
I’m free, I’m free, I’m free to worship You
I’m gonna worship you

14. Alive

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I was lost with a broken heart
You picked me up, now I’m set apart
From the ash, I am born again
Forever safe in the Saviour’s hands
You are more than my words could say
I’ll follow You, Lord, for all my days
I’ll fix my eyes, follow in Your ways
Forever free in unending grace

‘Cause You are, You are, You are my freedom
We lift You higher, lift You higher
Your love, Your love, Your love never-ending
Oh oh oh

You are alive in us
Nothing can take Your place
You are all we need
Your love has set us free

In the midst of the darkest night
Let Your love be the shining light
Breaking chains that were holding me
You sent Your Son down and set me free
Everything of this world will fade
I’m pressing on till I see Your face
I will live that Your will be done
I won’t stop till Your Kingdom come

‘Cause You are, You are, You are my freedom
We lift You higher, lift You higher
Your love, Your love, Your love never-ending
Oh oh oh

You are alive in us
Nothing can take Your place
You are all we need
Your love has set us free

You are, You are, You are my freedom
We lift You higher
You are, You are, You are my freedom
We lift You higher, lift You higher
Your love, Your love, Your love never-ending
Oh oh oh

You are alive in us
Nothing can take Your place
You are all we need
Your love has set us free

15. Give it away

I’m feeling good good good in a crazy way
God’s love changed me more than I can say
Can’t keep this in, gotta let it out
Gonna tell the whole world that

Your love is spinning me round and round
Yeah, it’s turning me upside down
I can’t believe the way you love me more than I can contain
I’m gonna turn around and give, give, give it away

Oh-oh-oh-Oh
M gonna give it away

I want the world to know just how I feel
They gotta know know know your love is real
You love me just the way I am
Gonna tell the whole world that

Your love is spinning me round and round
Yeah, it’s turning me upside down
I can’t believe the way you love me more than I can contain
I’m gonna turn around and give, give, give it away

Oh-oh-oh-Oh
M gonna give it away

16. Ask, seek, knock

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I’m reading my B-I-B-L-E
And this is what it says to me
It tells me that I’m never ever alone

I’m learning how J-E-S-U-S
Came down to us and gave His best
Without a doubt the best friend you’ll ever know

Our God knows exactly what I need
So I remember this

When you ask, He cares
When you seek, He’s there
When you knock, knock knock knock knock
God opens up the door

17. There is Power in the Blood

There is power, power, wonder-working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder-working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb

Would you do service for Jesus, your King?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There’s wonderful power in the blood

There is power, power, wonder-working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder-working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb

18. Pharaoh pharaoh

I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I said Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Well, the burning bush told me just the other day
That I should come over here and say
Got to get my people out of Pharaoh’s land
And lead them on over to the Promised Land

I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Well, all of God’s people came to the Red Sea
With Pharaoh’s army coming after me
I raised my rod, stuck it in the sand
And all of God’s people walked across dry land

I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Well, all of Pharaoh’s army was coming too
So what do you think that I did do?
I raised my rod and I cleared my throat
And all of Pharaoh’s army did the dead man’s float

I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I say Pharaoh, Pharaoh
Oh, baby, let my people go!
Huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

19. My best friend

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Have You Heard Of The One Called Saviour?
Have You Of His Perfect Love,
Have You Heard Of The One In Heaven,
Have You Heard How He Gave His Son’
Cause I Found This Love,
I Believe In The Son. Show Me Your Way.

I Believe In The One Called Saviour,
I Believe He’s The Risen One,
I Believe I’ll Live Forever,
I Believe That My King Will Come,
Cause I Found This Love,
I Believe In The Son. Show Me Your Way.

Jesus, You Are My Best Friend,
And You Will Always Be,
And Nothing Will Ever Change That,
Jesus, You Are My Best Friend,
And You Will Always Be,
And Nothing Will Ever Change That.

Nothing Will Ever Change That,
Nothing Will Ever Change That,
Nothing Will Ever Change That,
Nothing Will Ever Change That.

20. Made for this

I was made for this, I live for this
God has a reason, reason for my life
I’m gonna shout it out, without a doubt
I was born for this, built for a purpose
There is a God who made us all
Everything we see
He built the mountains, filled the oceans
And he built me
He is with me, he is for me
I am not alone
He is with me, he is for me
I know, I know, that I was
Made for this, I live for this
God has a reason, reason for my life
I’m gonna shout it out, without a doubt
I was born for this, built for a purpose
He is with me, he is for me
I am not alone
He is with me, he is for me
I am not alone
He is with me, he is for me
I am not alone
He is with me, he is for me
I know, I know that I was
Made for this, I live for this
God has a reason, reason for my life
I’m gonna shout it out, without a doubt
I was born for this, built a for purpose
Built for a purpose
Built for a purpose

21. Waymaker

You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You, I worship You

Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

You are here, touching every heart
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, healing every heart
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, turning lives around
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, mending every heart
I worship You, I worship You

Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
That is who You are
Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

You wipe away all tears, You mend the broken heart
You’re the answer to it all, Jesus
You wipe away all tears, You mend the broken heart
You’re the answer to it all, to it all, Jesus… yeah

Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

You are here, touching every life
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, meeting every need
I worship You, I worship You. ;

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is it important to teach younger children religious songs?

Religious devotionals and hymns of worship are integral components of spiritual and mental development. These reflections and hallelujahs help children to foster a healthy relationship with the divine, learn to be humble, and have trust when in doubt.

2. How can we encourage children to worship?

Elders must take the initiative and lead by example. Show them that worship can be fun in a lively environment with good music from your church hymnals and other activities. Encourage active participation of your children, and once in a while, you can surprise them with a guest speaker to narrate the miracles of the Lord from their own experience.

3. How does worship music affect the brain?

Recent studies have found that worship music can reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem and confidence, and improve our emotional and mental well-being associated with living (1).

Introducing worship songs to kids is an excellent way of encouraging their interest in music and devotion toward God. Their idea of worship will be much more enriched, and it will become a mindful activity for them. However, ensure to teach them age-appropriate songs that are easy to pick up. They must be short with melodious tunes, so they get an interest to learn.

Infographic: Importance Of Worship According To The Bible

We teach our children to attend church and sing songs as prayers, but do we teach them how to worship? Along with Bible reading, worship is an important aspect of life for Christians and a way to connect with the Lord. So, read through this infographic to find out what the Bible says about worship.

what does the bible talk about worship (infographic)

Watch a touching video with joyful Christian song made for kids, reminding them of God’s love and faith. It’ll warm your heart and inspire faith in their lives.

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