7 Worship Songs For The Morning (Starting The Day With Praise)

How you start your morning often determines the trajectory of your day. Psalm 90:14 prays, “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Worship is the best way to win the battle for your mind before the emails, news, and stress take over.

Songs for the morning are distinct. They are often prayers of dedication, asking God for strength for the hours ahead, or songs of gratitude for the “new mercies” that greeted us when we woke up. These anthems help us seek the Kingdom first.

Why These Songs Wake Up The Soul

We selected these songs because:

  • They are daily. They focus on the rhythm of relying on God “morning by morning” or “every hour.”
  • They are prioritizing. They declare that before we do anything else, we are choosing Jesus.
  • They are hopeful. They remind us that yesterday’s failures are gone and today is a fresh start.

7 Songs To Sing Before The Sun Comes Up

  1. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – “The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning.” This is the quintessential morning worship song. It commands the soul to wake up and sing “whatever may pass and whatever lies before me.”
  2. Give Me Jesus – “In the morning when I rise… give me Jesus.” This spiritual is a simple, powerful declaration of priorities. It sets the tone for the day by stating that the world can keep its treasures; we just want Him.
  3. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – “Morning by morning new mercies I see.” This hymn anchors the start of the day in the consistency of God. It reminds us that we have fresh grace for whatever challenges today holds.
  4. Lord I Need You – “Lord, I come, I confess… every hour I need You.” Before the busyness begins, this song postures the heart in dependency. It is a prayer acknowledging that we can’t do the day on our own.
  5. Living Hope – “Then the morning that You rose.” Every morning is a reminder of *the* morning—the Resurrection. This song connects our daily wake-up call to the ultimate victory of Christ over the grave.
  6. Goodness Of God – “I love You, Lord, for Your mercy never fails me.” This song starts with a reflection on God’s kindness. It encourages us to wake up and immediately start counting our blessings.
  7. Christ Our Hope In Life And Death – “What truth can calm the troubled soul?” If you wake up with anxiety about the day, this song provides the answer. It is a theological anchor to hold onto before you check your phone.

Example Morning Setlists

Setlist 1 (First Fruits)

  1. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – Acknowledges the new day.
  2. Goodness Of God – Thanks Him for the breath in our lungs.
  3. Give Me Jesus – Sets the priority for the hours ahead.

Setlist 2 (Daily Bread)

  1. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Celebrates new mercies.
  2. Lord I Need You – Confesses our need for help.
  3. Living Hope – Declares victory over the day.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Start early. If you have a prayer meeting or a pre-service huddle, these are the perfect songs to sing. They aren’t meant to be “performances”; they are meant to be prayers.
  • Keep it acoustic. Morning worship often feels best when it is stripped back. A single acoustic guitar playing 10,000 Reasons is often more effective at 9 AM than a full band.
  • Encourage daily use. Tell your congregation, “Don’t just sing this on Sunday. Put Give Me Jesus on in your car on the way to work tomorrow.”

Next Steps

Challenge your team (and yourself) to a “First 15″ challenge next week. Before checking social media or email, listen to one of these songs and give the first 15 minutes of the day to the Lord.