Ruth Oriowo
Sometimes we really want things to change, not just on the outside but deep down inside who we are. You know those songs that people sing in church?
Well, imagine they’re like magical tunes that tell stories about how everyone wants to be better, grow, and become a super cool version of themselves.
So, I made a list of these awesome songs. They are hymns about being changed.” Each song is like a friend on a trip with you, helping you think about yourself and how you can become even more amazing.
It’s kind of like a bunch of people singing together, saying, “Hey, we all want to get better and be happy!”
Feel the music and let these songs be like your buddies, guiding you on a journey to think about life and becoming the awesome person you’re meant to be!
Hymns About Being Changed
1. “Amazing Grace” by John Newton
Embrace the simplicity and power of grace with Newton’s classic. Picture a life transformed by an unmerited, divine grace, where chains are broken, and a new existence begins.
It’s a hymn that speaks to the universal human experience of finding solace and renewal in grace’s embrace.
2. “Change My Heart, O God” by Eddie Espinosa
Espinosa’s heartfelt plea reverberates through the soul. It’s a prayer, a vulnerable cry for a transformative touch from the Divine.
Imagine the profound change that occurs when one opens their heart, inviting God to reshape and renew from the inside out.
3. “Softly and Tenderly” by Will L. Thompson
Beyond its association with salvation, Thompson’s hymn subtly suggests a yearning for transformation.
Envision a gentle call, drawing you into a new chapter of life, where tenderness molds and shapes, inviting a change of heart.
4. “I Surrender All” by Judson W. Van Deventer and Winfield S. Weeden
This hymn is a surrender, a yielding of all to a higher power. Picture a transformative moment where surrender becomes the catalyst for change.
It’s an anthem for those ready to lay it all down, inviting a metamorphosis of the spirit.
5. “Be Thou My Vision” (Traditional Irish Hymn)
Transport yourself to a place where God is the lens through which you see the world. This hymn speaks of vision transformed, where clarity and purpose emerge as God becomes the guiding force.
6. “Spirit of the Living God” by Daniel Iverson
Feel the inviting presence of the Holy Spirit. Imagine a room filled with the transformative energy of the Divine, moulding, shaping, and empowering.
Iverson’s hymn beckons the Spirit to bring about a change that transcends understanding.
7. “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” by Edwin Hatch
Close your eyes and feel the divine breath filling your being. Hatch’s hymn is an intimate plea for God to breathe life, initiating a transformative process that brings newness and purpose.
8. “Just as I Am” by Charlotte Elliott
Explore the transformative power of acceptance and love. This hymn embraces you just as you are, but in that acceptance lies a profound change – a journey towards wholeness and renewal.
9. “Open My Eyes, That I May See” by Clara H. Scott
Imagine a curtain lifting, revealing insights and understanding. Scott’s hymn is a prayer for revelation, a transformative experience where eyes are opened to see beyond the surface, leading to profound change.
10. “Purify My Heart” by Brian Doerksen
Let the contemporary notes of Doerksen’s hymn guide you on a quest for purity.
Envision a transformative encounter with the Divine, where impurities are washed away, leaving a purified and renewed heart.
11. “I Want to Be Like Jesus” by Wayne Watson
Watson’s hymn is a reflection of a desire to emulate Christ. Picture a life patterned after the teachings of love, compassion, and humility—a journey towards transformation, becoming more like the embodiment of goodness.
12. “Create in Me a Clean Heart” by Keith Green
Step into the psalm-based prayer of Green’s hymn. Envision a divine touch that creates a clean heart, initiating a transformative process where old burdens are lifted, and a steadfast spirit is renewed.
13. “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” by Charles Wesley
Wesley’s hymn is a celebration of the transformative power of God.
Imagine a thousand voices joining in unison, singing praises to a God whose redemptive power has the capacity to change lives.
14. “Change My Heart, Lord” by Eddie Espinosa
Revisit Espinosa’s heartfelt plea. Picture a moment of vulnerability, where the heart is laid bare before the Divine, inviting a profound change initiated by God’s transformative touch.
15. “Lord, I Need You” by Matt Maher
Feel the dependence expressed in Maher’s hymn. Picture a transformative encounter with God in moments of need, where His presence becomes the catalyst for change and strength.
16. “Search Me, O God” by J. Edwin Orr
Embark on a reflective journey with Orr’s hymn. Envision a divine searchlight examining the depths of the soul, bringing to light areas in need of transformation. It’s an intimate prayer for change.
17. “Whiter Than Snow” by James L. Nicholson
Enter the realm of cleansing with Nicholson’s hymn. Visualize a transformative process where sins are washed away, leaving the worshiper whiter than snow—pure and renewed.
18. “Sanctuary” by Randy Scruggs and John Thompson
While often considered a worship anthem, delve into the lyrics and imagine a sanctuary as a transformative space.
Picture a place where worship leads to change—a sanctification of the soul.
19. “Change My Attitude, O God” by Leonard E. Smith
Discover the lesser-known hymn that zeroes in on attitude. Envision a transformative shift in perspective, as the worshiper implores God to mold and change their attitude.
20. “He Touched Me” by Bill Gaither
Close your eyes and feel the touch of the Divine. Gaither’s hymn captures a transformative moment where the touch of Jesus brings healing, restoration, and a profound change.
Conclusion
Welcome to the end of this collection of hymns about being changed. You would agree with me that when you listen to these songs, they give you cool ideas to be an even better you.
Changing is not just about getting to the end but about all the cool things that happen along the way.
So, let these songs be like the background music to your awesome story, reminding you that growing up and becoming the awesome person you are is like having your very own theme song—a song about changing, getting bigger, and having lots of love and goodness in your heart!
