God is good. And that statement doesn’t change with our circumstances, our opinions or our emotions. Through the years, Christian artists have crafted songs built on this foundational truth. And there’s no shortage of current tracks that testify to His kindness. May the playlist below affirm that God’s plans for you are good because He is good. Here are 10 songs about the goodness of God.
“For The Love of God” by Andrew Ripp
Swelling with gratitude, Andrew Ripp enlists a rich Gospel choir to help him express where he’d be if not for the love of Jesus on “For The Love of God.” His latest single recognizes the ultimate goodness of our Heavenly Father and His extravagant love for His children. A sparkling piano and urgent guitar lead the mid-tempo ballad filled with the sincerity and authenticity fans have come to expect from the new-to-Christian-music artist.
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“This Is Our God” by Phil Wickham
Singer, songwriter and worship leader Phil Wickham declares the hope and promise of the one true King with “This Is Our God,” which premiered as a K-LOVE First. Wickham exalts the holy character of our Father in the straightforward chorus, avowing that He is good and He does good. “This is our God, this is who He is, He loves us. This is our God, this is what He does, He saves us,” he sings. “Bore the cross, beat the grave. Let heaven and earth proclaim, this is our God, King Jesus.”
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“Ain’t Nobody” by Cody Carnes
“Ain’t nobody love me like Jesus. Ain’t nobody love me this good,” Cody Carnes sings on his new song, aptly titled “Ain’t Nobody.” A celebration of the unconditional love and unsurpassed freedom we find in Christ, the Gospel-tinged testimony is the lead single from Carnes’ live album, “GOD IS GOOD!,” and the songwriter’s first career No. 1.
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“I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)” by Jon Reddick
Jon Reddick declares his unwavering faith in Christ with his new song, “I Believe It (The Life of Jesus).” A K-LOVE First, the congregational-friendly single was inspired by a trip Reddick took to the Holy Land, where he witnessed firsthand the very places Jesus lived out his 33 years on Earth. As he stood on a balcony at sunset overlooking the Sea of Galilee, God’s goodness came alive in a fresh way for Reddick, who crafted the beautiful track that supports the truth of the entire Gospel.
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“That’s Enough” by Brandon Heath
On his latest offering, “That’s Enough,” Brandon Heath breaks the Gospel down into four simple phrases: You are here. You are loved. God is good. And that’s enough. The award-winning singer/songwriter peels back layers of his humanity until listeners ultimately find themselves somewhere in the song. Suddenly, we’re all a character in the story he’s telling as Heath brilliantly guides us back to singular truths that will never change regardless of the difficult circumstances we might find ourselves in.
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“You Will Be Found” by Natalie Grant, feat. Cory Asbury
This song may have originally been written for the Broadway musical, “Dear Evan Hansen,” but “You Will Be Found” has unmistakable Christian themes. Thus, Natalie Grant and Cory Asbury banded together to record an unforgettable version of the track that speaks to the reality of a loving God, who in His goodness and mercy, will never leave or forsake us. Suddenly, “You Will Be Found” isn’t just a selection about helping a friend find their way out of the fogginess of depression and anxiety; it’s about a Savior who picks us up when we’re broken and on the ground.
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“Running Home” by Cochren & Co.
On “Running Home,” Cochren & Co. paints the picture of a good Father welcoming the long-awaited prodigal. Lead singer Michael Cochren shares his own personal journey of choosing to run toward God instead of running away from Him on the choir-infused track he wrote with Matthew West and Jeff Pardo. “Running Home” is the title-cut of Cochren & Co.’s sophomore album, the 10-song follow-up to the collective’s 2021 full-length debut, “Don’t Lose Hope.”
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“Believe” by Blessing Offor
In his single, simply titled “Believe,” Blessing Offor implores us to have faith. The soulful R&B selection found on his full-length debut, “My Tribe,” asks questions we’ve all wondered but were, perhaps, too afraid to voice. As he wrestles with inevitable trials and injustices, he insists that just because God is good doesn’t mean life is perfect. Yet, despite the questioning and the circumstantial evidence, Offor declares His belief in the unwavering character of our Creator and His ultimate goodness.
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“First Things First” by Consumed By Fire
On “First Things First,” Consumed by Fire reminds us that God’s goodness compels us to chase after the things that hold eternal value. Brothers Caleb, Jordan and Josh Ward return to their first love on this passionate ballad about keeping priorities straight and putting God above all else. The track is the namesake of the trio’s latest EP.
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“Love Me Like I Am” by for KING & COUNTRY, feat. Jordin Sparks
for KING & COUNTRY’s most recent No. 1 points to the unconditional love of God that surrounds us despite our shortcomings. “Love Me Like I Am,” which originally made its radio debut as a K-LOVE First and features “American Idol” alum Jordin Sparks, describes the wonder of a God who meets us where we are and accepts us just as we are — not because we are good, but because He is good. The duo’s latest pop anthem comes from their fourth studio project, “What Are We Waiting For?”
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BONUS ROUND
Can you really have too many songs about the goodness of God?! Here are two more bonus songs to remind you of His far-reaching kindness.
“God Really Loves Us” by Crowder, feat. Maverick City Music
Crowder’s new song, “God Really Loves Us” — a collaboration with Maverick City Music — affirms the truth that the Creator of the universe carries a profoundly good and abiding love for His children. The passion-filled, hymn-like anthem “focuses on the great love our God has for us, a love strong enough to see us through the storms of life. I hope it reminds you that no matter what you’re facing, you’re not alone,” the hitmaker shares.
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“Gratitude” by Brandon Lake
Brandon Lake expresses his thankfulness to a God who is nothing if not good on “Gratitude.”
Initially penned for his debut LP, “House of Miracles,” “Gratitude” emerged as one of Lake’s signature hits even before it ascended the charts to become his first No. 1 as a solo artist. The multi-GRAMMY® winner raises his hands and offers a simple hallelujah in appreciation for all his Heavenly Father has done on the tender ballad people are now singing around the world.
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