Housefires - 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
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
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 love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust, in You alone
And I will not be shaken
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Housefires - Build My Life (feat. Pat Barrett)
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Build My Life" by Housefires, released in 2016 as part of their album *Housefires III*, stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and a testament to the transformative power of God's love. At its core, the song is an anthem of surrender, articulating a profound desire to anchor one's entire existence upon the solid ground of divine affection and truth. The lyrics move beyond mere expression, delving into the very essence of worship, recognizing God's inherent worthiness of all adoration and devotion. This recognition is not passive; it calls for a life lived out in response, a life dedicated to Him. The central message resonates deeply with the biblical call to acknowledge God's sovereignty, as seen in verses like Psalm 18:2, which declares, "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 eloquently captures this sentiment by stating, "I will build my life, upon Your love; It is a firm foundation." This foundation is not built on shifting sands of human circumstance or fleeting emotion, but on the eternal, unchanging love of God, a love that is consistently revealed throughout Scripture.
The narrative of the song progresses to a fervent plea for divine revelation and guidance. The cry, "Open up my eyes in wonder," and "Show me who You are," is a profound prayer for spiritual discernment, echoing the supplication of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:17-19, where he prays for the recipients to receive "a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened." This desire to truly know God is paramount, as Jesus Himself said in John 17:3, "And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." The song’s invitation to be "filled with Your heart" and "led in Your love" underscores the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers and guides them into all truth, as promised in John 16:13. This not only impacts the individual's walk but extends outward, as indicated by the phrase, "To those around me." This reflects the Great Commission, which calls for believers to share the love and truth of God with others, making disciples and demonstrating His goodness through their actions. The unwavering commitment to place trust "in You alone" and the assurance that "I will not be shaken" directly aligns with the prophetic promise in Isaiah 26:3: "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." "Build My Life" therefore serves not just as a song of praise, but as a profound theological statement, a personal commitment, and a communal aspiration for a life firmly rooted in the unchanging character and love of God.