Top Ten Songs About Jesus

I know what you're thinking. Aren't all Christian songs about Jesus? Mostly, yes. But some are about finding Him, some are about needing Him, some are about His grace, some are about His gift. The songs on this list are musical testimonies to every different part of what Jesus does for us. Put together in a playlist they still don't come close to telling the whole story, but maybe begin to form a picture of what is possible when you surrender your heart to Him. I've included a lyric from each song that I feel shows another aspect to who Jesus is and what He does in our lives. Read on, pick your favorite, and let me know if I missed one that you think will add to the final portrait.

10) Show Jesus-Jamie Grace

  Favorite Lyric:

It's written all over your face

The way you love Jesus

And it always speaks to me

A little joy with a touch of peace

9) Healer- Kari Jobe

Favorite Lyric:

I believe You're my portion

I believe You're more than enough for me

Jesus You're all I need

8) Christ is Risen- Matt Maher

Favorite Lyric:

We fix our eyes upon the cross

And run to him who showed great love

And bled for us

7) Jesus, Take the Wheel- Carrie Underwood

Favorite Lyric:

I'm letting go

So give me one more chance

Save me from this road I'm on

Jesus take the wheel

6) Jesus Loves Me- Chris Tomlin

Favorite Lyric:

He holds the stars and He holds my heart

With healing hands that bear the scars

The rugged cross where He died for me

My only hope, my everything

5) King of My Heart- Love & The Outcome

Favorite Lyric:

You are bigger than any battle I'm facing

You are better than anything I've been chasing

Savior and royalty, the only hope in me

Jesus, You are, You are

The King of my heart

4) In Christ Alone-Owl City

 Favorite Lyric:

No guilt in life, no fear in death,

This is the power of Christ in me;

From life's first cry to final breath.

Jesus commands my destiny.

3) David Crowder Band-Jesus, Lead Me to Your Healing Waters

Favorite Lyric:

Jesus lead me to your healing waters

Take me down to your healing stream

Jesus lead me to your healing waters

Take me down and wash me clean

2) What A Friend We Have in Jesus- Aretha Franklin

Favorite Lyric:

Can we find a friend so faithful

Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness,

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

1) Jesus Loves Me-Whitney Houston

Favorite Lyric:

Pressing on the up away

Always guide me Lord I pray

Undeserving, and stubbornly never fail to love me still

Final Thoughts

There are many testimonies to the power of Jesus to transform us. Put to music, these words allow us to understand another's journey or remind us of how far we've come on our own. It is my hope that you listen to these songs about Jesus and recognize his presence in your life. And if, for any reason, you were wondering, you would know fully, and without any doubt, that yes, indeed, Jesus loves you.