Lyrics
Every move I make I make in you,
You make me move Jesus,
Every breath I take I breathe in you.
Every step I take, I take in you,
You are my way, Jesus,
Every breath I take I breathe in you.
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La la la la-la-la-la, la la la la-la-la-la
Every move I make I make in you,
You make me move Jesus,
Every breath I take I breathe in you.
Every step I take, I take in you,
You are my way, Jesus,
Every breath I take I breathe in you.
Waves of mercy, waves of grace,
Everywhere I look I see your face;
Your love has captured me,
O my God, this love how can it be?
La la la la-la-la-la, la la la la-la-la-la
La la la la-la-la-la, la la la la-la-la-la
Every move I make I make in you,
You make me move Jesus,
Every breath I take I breathe in you.
Every step I take, I take in you,
You are my way, Jesus,
Every breath I take I breathe in you.
Waves of mercy, waves of grace,
Everywhere I look I see your face;
Your love has captured me,
O my God, this love how can it be?
La la, la la-la-la-la; la la, la la-la-la-la
La la, la la-la-la-la; la la, la la-la-la-la (2X)
La la, la la la la, la la la la la-la-la-la
La la, la la la la, la la la la la-la-la-la (2X)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Every Move I Make expresses a childlike dependence on Jesus in ordinary movement, breath, and direction. Its repeated lines place every step within a relationship with Christ, naming him as the way and the source of life. The simple motions and singable refrain suit participation by children, while the images of mercy and grace give the song a clear worship focus.
The language closely recalls Acts 17:28, which speaks of living and moving in God, and John 14:6, where Jesus identifies himself as the way. Waves of mercy and grace expand the picture from daily dependence to the abundance of divine love. The repeated response of wonder presents that love as something received with joy rather than explained. Together, the song links physical action with trust: movement, breathing, looking, and stepping all become expressions of praise. Its simplicity makes the central confession direct and memorable without weakening its biblical themes of life, guidance, mercy, and belonging in Christ.
Related Scripture
- Acts 17:28 Paul says that life and movement have their source in God.
- John 14:6 Jesus identifies himself as the way, matching the songs confession of guidance.
- Ephesians 2:4-5 Paul connects Gods rich mercy and great love with life in Christ.