7 Worship Songs Of Humility (Bowing Low)

In a culture obsessed with self-promotion, platform, and “main character energy,” the call to worship is a radical invitation to disappear. John the Baptist summarized the posture of humility perfectly in John 3:30: “He must become greater; I must become less.”

Songs of humility are essential for the spiritual health of a congregation. They remind us that we are not the point of the story. They allow us to take the crown off our own heads and lay it at the feet of Jesus, declaring that He alone is worthy of the spotlight.

Why These Songs Cultivate Humility

We selected these songs because:

  • They promote surrender. The lyrics often involve letting go of control, agendas, and pride.
  • They acknowledge need. They admit that without God, we have nothing and are nothing.
  • They deflect glory. Rather than focusing on how God blesses us, they focus on how we can bless God.

7 Songs To Help You Decrease

  1. Make Room – This song is a masterclass in humility. The bridge, “I will cast down my crown before the King of Kings,” creates a vivid image of recognizing that any authority or success we have belongs to Him.
  2. Give Me Jesus – “You can have all this world.” This simple refrain creates a heart posture of renunciation. It declares that status, wealth, and acclaim are worthless compared to the treasure of knowing Christ.
  3. Lord I Need You – Humility is simply agreeing with the truth that we are dependent creatures. This song is a continuous confession of need (“every hour I need You”), preventing us from falling into the trap of self-sufficiency.
  4. Nothing Else – “I’m sorry when I’ve come with my agenda.” This song is a repentance prayer for using God to get things rather than just loving Him. It humbles us by exposing our consumeristic tendencies in worship.
  5. Here I Am To Worship – “Here I am to bow down.” The physical act of bowing is the ultimate sign of humility. This song reminds us that our proper position before the “King of all days” is one of submission.
  6. Christ Be Magnified – This song aligns with Paul’s desire in Philippians to magnify Christ in life or death. It is a prayer asking to be a magnifying glass—an instrument that makes Jesus look bigger while we remain transparent.
  7. Run To The Father – “I run to the Father, I fall into grace.” Pride tells us to fix our own mess; humility tells us to run to the One who can fix it. This song celebrates the freedom of admitting we need a Father.

Example Setlists For Surrender

Setlist 1 (Casting Crowns)

  1. Here I Am To Worship – Opens with a decision to bow down.
  2. Make Room – Moves into a deeper surrender of our rights.
  3. Christ Be Magnified – Ends with a desire for His glory alone.

Setlist 2 (Just Jesus)

  1. Nothing Else – A confession of distracted worship.
  2. Lord I Need You – A declaration of total dependency.
  3. Give Me Jesus – A final resolution to choose Him above all.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Change the posture. Before singing Here I Am To Worship, invite the congregation to physically kneel if they are able. It is hard to remain proud when you are on your knees.
  • Strip the stage. Consider doing a set where the worship team steps back from the microphones or the lights are dimmed on the stage, shifting the focus entirely to the lyrics on the screen.
  • Model it. As a worship leader, demonstrate humility by not drawing attention to your vocal runs or ad-libs during these songs. Let the simplicity of the prayer lead.

Next Steps

Is your church too focused on the “show”? This Sunday, hit the reset button. Use Make Room to invite your people to lay down their crowns, their worries, and their pride at the feet of the King.