We all need a little forgiveness from time to time. Whether it’s forgiving ourselves or others, the concept of being able to let go of guilt and mistakes can be incredibly empowering.
But sometimes, it’s hard to put these feelings into words. That’s when music comes in!
Here I present you with 14 of the best Christian songs about forgiveness to offer inspiration as you travel down the path of letting go.
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1. Forgiveness by Matthew West
Forgiveness, forgiveness
Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness, forgiveness
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness
2. Forgiven by Sanctus Real
In this life, I know what I've been
But here in Your arms, I know what I am
I'm forgiven
I'm forgiven
And I don't have to carry the weight of who I've been
'Cause I'm forgiven
3. Forgiven by Passion
"Forgiven, forgiven!
Child, there is freedom from all of it
Say goodbye to every sin
You are forgiven!"
4. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) by Chris Tomlin
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
5. Forgiven by David Crowder
I could've been six feet under
I could've been lost forever
Yeah I should be in that fire
But now there's fire inside of me
Here I am a dead man walking
No grave gonna hold God's people
All the weight of all our evil
Lifted away forever free
Who could believe, who could believe?
6. Forgiveness by TobyMac
'Cause we all make mistakes sometimes
And we've all stepped across that line
But nothing's sweeter than the day we find
Forgiveness (forgiveness), forgiveness (forgiveness)
And we all stumble and we fall
Bridges burn in the heat of it all
But nothing's sweeter than the day
Sweeter than the day we call
7. Your Grace Is Enough by Chris Tomlin
Great is Your love and justice God
You use the weak to lead the strong
You lead us in the song of Your salvation
And all Your people sing along
8. Where Forgiveness Is by Sidewalk Prophets
Now I'm letting go of anger, pride and pain
I'm going back to a place where hope collides with grace again
Freedom's where forgiveness is
At first these words were hard to say
Then my heart was healed and my story's changed
Now a sweeter life I'm breathing in
Freedom's where forgiveness is
9. His Mercy Is More by Keith & Kristyn Getty
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
10. Forgiven by Sovereign Grace Music
Forgiven, forgiven
Through the blood of Christ
We are forgiven
11. O God Forgive Us by for KING & COUNTRY
A slave to our uncertainty
Help us with our unbelief
O, O God forgive us
12. A Heart That Forgives by Kevin LeVar & One Sound
13. Forgive Me by Tenth Avenue North
Forgive me
Forgive me lord
For living, like I'm not yours
I forget, how kind you are
You are light for my foolish heart
14. People Need the Lord by Steve Green
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
People need the Lord?
Wrapping Up
So, there you have it – 15 Christian songs about forgiveness that can help you let go of grudges and open your heart to the beauty of being forgiven. Whether it’s an old friend, a family member, or even yourself that needs to be shown mercy, choose one of these uplifting tracks and practice living with an attitude of grace and love.
