8 Worship Songs For Seeking God (Hunger And Thirst)

There is a distinct sound to a hungry church. It isn’t always loud; sometimes it is a desperate whisper. Psalm 63 captures this posture perfectly: “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you.”

Songs about seeking God are essential because they shift the room from observation to pursuit. They express a dissatisfaction with the status quo and a holy desperation for more of His presence. These anthems remind us that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Why These Songs Deepen The Well

We selected these songs because:

  • They are desperate. They use language of need and longing to express spiritual hunger.
  • They are singular. They focus on wanting “one thing”—God alone—rather than His hand or His blessings.
  • They are expectant. They believe that if we seek, we will find.

8 Songs To Cry Out For More

  1. Nothing Else – “I’m caught up in Your presence… I just want You.” This song defines the modern hunger movement. It is a confession that we have often settled for the “things” of God rather than God himself, and it resets the heart to crave His presence above all else.
  2. Give Me Jesus – “You can have all this world, but give me Jesus.” This spiritual is a line in the sand. It strips away every other ambition—wealth, fame, comfort—and declares that Jesus is the only prize worth seeking.
  3. Holy Spirit – “Holy Spirit, You are welcome here.” Seeking God often begins with a simple invitation. This song asks the Holy Spirit to flood the room and the heart, expressing a desire to be overwhelmed by His presence.
  4. Lord I Need You – “My one defense, my righteousness.” Hunger is born out of need. This song is the anthem of the dependent soul, acknowledging that every hour is an hour of need.
  5. Make Room – “I will make room for You to do whatever You want to.” Seeking God requires clearing the clutter. This song is about the practical side of hunger: prioritizing God’s agenda over our own and creating space for Him to move.
  6. Run To The Father – “I go to the Father.” Sometimes seeking looks like running. This song captures the urgency of the prodigal returning home, driven by the realization that there is nowhere else to go.
  7. Rest On Us – “Come down, Spirit, when You move.” This is a prayer for a tangible encounter. It references the baptism of Jesus and Pentecost, asking for that same Spirit to rest upon the seeker today.
  8. Abide – “You’re the kindness that draws us in.” Seeking isn’t always striving; sometimes it’s staying. This song focuses on the invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and just be with Him.

Example “Seeker” Setlists

Setlist 1 (The Invitation)

  1. Holy Spirit – Welcoming the Guest.
  2. Make Room – Clearing the way.
  3. Nothing Else – The singular focus.

Setlist 2 (Desperate for Him)

  1. Lord I Need You – Confessing dependency.
  2. Give Me Jesus – Choosing the better portion.
  3. Run To The Father – Returning home.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Create a “Seeker” night. Use these songs for a dedicated night of worship where there is no sermon, just space to pray and seek God’s face.
  • The “One Thing” Challenge. Before singing Give Me Jesus, ask the congregation to identify the “other things” competing for their heart (money, success, worry) and mentally lay them down.
  • Posture of hunger. Encourage physical postures of receiving during Holy Spirit or Make Room—hands open, kneeling, or standing with arms wide.

Next Steps

Hunger is contagious. This Sunday, use Nothing Else to lead your church back to the simplicity of just wanting Jesus.