8 Worship Songs About The Love Of God (Relentless & Overwhelming)

The love of God is not just a polite theological concept; it is a fierce, relentless, and overwhelming force that chases us down. It is the foundation of our faith. As 1 John 4:19 reminds us, “We love because he first loved us.”

When we sing about God’s love, we are doing more than just feeling good emotions. We are reminding our hearts of the motive behind the cross. We are declaring that we are not orphans, but beloved children. A setlist focused on the love of God can break down walls of shame and fear in your congregation.

Why These Songs Resonate

We selected these songs because:

  • They are personal. These songs move from abstract truth to personal experience (“He loves me“).
  • They are expansive. They describe the length, width, height, and depth of a love that cannot be measured.
  • They focus on the Father. Many of these tracks highlight the father heart of God, which heals deep wounds.

8 Songs To Declare His Love

  1. Reckless Love – This song changed the landscape of modern worship by describing God’s love as “reckless”—not in a careless way, but in a way that disregards His own safety to find the one lost sheep. It’s a powerful anthem of pursuit.
  2. Love Of God – A recent anthem that feels like a classic hymn. It combines the rich lyrics of “The Love of God” (the ocean ink verse) with a new chorus that celebrates His love as “so wide, so deep, so great.”
  3. How He Loves – Few songs have captured the “hurricane” of God’s love quite like this one. It is raw, poetic, and intimate, helping the congregation realize that God isn’t just tolerating them; He is obsessed with them.
  4. Good Good Father – For many, the concept of a father is complicated by earthly disappointment. This song resets the narrative, gently affirming that God is perfect in His ways and that we are loved by Him.
  5. How Deep The Father’s Love For Us – This modern hymn focuses on the sacrificial nature of God’s love. It reminds us that His love wasn’t cheap; it cost Him His most treasured possession to bring us home.
  6. Who You Say I Am – Identity flows from love. Because He loves us, we are chosen, not forsaken. This high-energy song is a joyful celebration of our status as children of God.
  7. You Are My King (Amazing Love) – A classic chorus that connects the love of God directly to the act of forgiveness. “Amazing love, how can it be, that You my King would die for me?”
  8. At The Cross (Love Ran Red) – This song visualizes love as a physical action. At the cross, love didn’t just exist; it “ran red,” washing over our sin and shame.

Example Setlists About God’s Love

Setlist 1 (The Father’s Heart)

  1. Good Good Father – Opens the service by establishing the character of God.
  2. Who You Say I Am – A joyful response to being loved by that Father.
  3. Love Of God – Ends the set with a deep, theological declaration of His nature.

Setlist 2 (Relentless Pursuit)

  1. Reckless Love – Highlights the lengths God goes to in order to find us.
  2. How He Loves – Creates an intimate moment to soak in that truth.
  3. At The Cross (Love Ran Red) – Centers the love of God on the finished work of Jesus.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Read Romans 8. Before singing Love Of God, read Romans 8:38-39 to remind people that absolutely nothing can separate them from the love of Christ.
  • Give space for response. God’s love provokes a reaction. After a song like Reckless Love, allow a moment for people to just receive that love without rushing to the next item.
  • Connect to the broken. Remember that many people feel unlovable. Introduce these songs with compassion, inviting those who feel far off to come close.

Next Steps

Look at your setlist for this Sunday. Is there a moment where you clearly articulate the love of God? If not, try swapping in How He Loves or Good Good Father to ensure your congregation leaves knowing exactly how the Father feels about them.

By Sofia Moreno, WorshipChords Editorial Staff

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