My God Is So Big

Theology & Meaning

Simple declaration of God's unlimited greatness, power, and ability to do all things. Though categorized as children's worship, the theology is doctrinally sound: rooted in Jeremiah 32:17 ("Nothing is too hard for you") and Matthew 19:26 ("with God all things are possible"). The genius of children's songs is their theological clarity—unencumbered by sophistication, they state truth plainly. God is bigger than our problems. God is bigger than our fear. God is bigger than anything we face. Over two decades, I've watched adults rediscover this song with fresh eyes, realizing that what we teach children about God's omnipotence we've somehow forgotten ourselves. The action motions make it participatory, transforming abstract theology into embodied faith. This is not elementary theology; it's foundational theology, and there's no shame in returning to it when life shakes us.

Worship Leadership Tips

Classic children's worship, but don't limit it there. The action motions make it highly participatory, and families love it together. Effective as a whole-congregation opening, especially with younger demographics present. Use it when teaching children about God's power, greatness, and ability to handle our problems. The simplicity is pedagogically brilliant—you're imprinting theological truth in young minds through embodied practice. But over two decades, I've watched adults rediscover this song's power. In our sophisticated age, we've lost touch with simple affirmations of God's omnipotence. Use it with elderly saints, in prayer meetings for major decisions, or whenever the congregation needs grounding in foundational truth. The motions transform abstraction into embodied faith. It's appropriate across settings and doesn't require a big production—piano or guitar is sufficient, but full band energy multiplies its impact.

Arrangement Tips

Simple piano or guitar foundation—this song's strength is its simplicity. Keys: C (male), Eb (female). At 96 bpm, energy is bright and engaging. The action motions are the real arrangement; don't let musical complexity compete with physicality. If adding drums, keep them basic (kick and snare pattern). Capo 2 on guitar for brightness. The beauty is that children and adults alike can sing and move simultaneously—don't require instrumental complexity. If using full band, keep it playful and fun rather than polished. The song works with one ukulele or a full worship band equally well. What matters is that people can participate fully, which means vocals must be audible and motions must be visible. This is about joyful participation, not musical sophistication.

Scripture References

• Jeremiah 32:17
• Matthew 19:26