Chris Tomlin - Build My Life Lyrics
Lyrics
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh, we live for You
Jesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and
Show me who You are and fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
Jesus, the name above every other name
Jesus, the only One who could ever save
You're worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh, we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and
Show me who You are and fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
And I will build my life upon Your love, it is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust in You alone and I will not be shaken
And I will build my life upon Your love, it is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust in You alone and I will not be shaken...
Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and
Show me who You are and fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
I will build my life upon Your...
In You alone
Video
Pat Barrett - Build My Life (feat. Chris Tomlin) (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Tomlin's "Build My Life," released in 2018 as part of the album *Holy Roar: Live from Church*, stands as a powerful declaration of faith, grounded in the unshakeable truth of God's unchanging character. The song's genesis, while rooted in contemporary worship, draws deeply from ancient biblical affirmations of God as the solid ground upon which we build our lives. Its core message is an earnest surrender to the Lord, acknowledging Him as the ultimate architect and foundation of our existence, a sentiment echoed throughout Scripture. The lyrics speak to a profound understanding of God’s faithfulness, asserting that even when our circumstances shift and the world around us crumbles, His love and promises remain steadfast. This resonates with the Psalmist’s declaration in Psalm 18:2, "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." The song encourages a posture of humility, recognizing that true security and purpose are found not in our own abilities or the transient nature of earthly things, but in leaning into the divine. This focus on an unyielding God as our central anchor is a direct parallel to Jesus' parable of the wise builder who built his house on the rock, contrasting with the foolish builder whose house, built on sand, succumbed to the storm (Matthew 7:24-27). "Build My Life" invites listeners to cast off reliance on self and embrace the grace and truth found in Christ, understanding that He is the sure foundation that will withstand any trial. The song’s exploration of God’s love as an all-encompassing force that redeems and restores speaks to themes found in Romans 8:38-39, where nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Ultimately, the song is a call to a deeper, more intentional faith, urging individuals to build their lives not on shifting sands of worldly wisdom, but on the eternal cornerstone of Jesus Christ, the living Stone (1 Peter 2:4-5), ensuring a faith that is not only present but that will endure.