Michael W. Smith - Move In Me Lyrics
Lyrics
I am only human
Struggling to find
Confidence in all that I believe
You are only holy
You are love defined
And you have said to ask and I'll receive
So I have come to pray
That you will come and fill
The hunger here inside me to grow
Stronger in the faith
There's a longing and a need
To have you ever closer
Come fill me
Cause when you move in me
It's like a symphony
The timeless melody
That soothes my soul
Thought silent I can tell
That you're alive and well
Cause I can feel you move
In me
What there try to tell me
Is that your love is false what that they to tell me
Is that your is false
And faith is just a way
I choose to feel
And that there was no meaning
To you upon the cross
And I should reach for something that is real
And when those words are said
The questions in me start
And I don't have any answers
Until I stop thinking with my head
And start listening to my heart
And there I find my assurance
I tell them
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Move In Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 2, 2018, Michael W. Smith’s "Move In Me" immediately establishes itself as a profound and intimate devotional, articulating the universal yearning for divine connection in a world filled with doubt. The song courageously lays bare the human condition, acknowledging our inherent frailty and the persistent struggle to anchor our beliefs amidst life's uncertainties. It doesn’t shy away from the deeply personal wrestling required to find confidence in faith, presenting an honest reflection of our limitations when left to our own devices, a truth echoed in Romans 7:18 which laments the inability of our sinful nature to carry out good.
The narrative swiftly pivots from human inadequacy to divine sufficiency, magnifying God's unblemished holiness and His very essence as love defined. This contrast serves as the foundation for the song’s central petition, a humble yet powerful prayer rooted in the unwavering promise found in Matthew 7:7, "Ask and it will be given to you." The prayer itself is a beautiful expression of spiritual hunger: a desire not just for superficial faith, but for a profound infilling that cultivates strength and an ever-closer walk with the Divine. It’s a heartfelt echo of Psalm 42:1, where the soul pants for God, and Matthew 5:6, which blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, promising they will be filled. This longing for growth and intimacy with God is the very core of the spiritual journey, seeking to be "filled to the measure of all the fullness of God," as urged in Ephesians 3:19.
The transformative experience of God's presence is vividly depicted as an internal "symphony," a "timeless melody" that brings deep solace to the soul. This powerful metaphor conveys a divine harmony, a peace that transcends mere understanding, aligning with Philippians 4:7. It speaks to the undeniable, though often silent, testimony of the Holy Spirit within us, confirming God's active presence and vitality. The ability to "feel you move in me" highlights the experiential nature of faith, where the Spirit himself testifies with our spirit, as described in Romans 8:16, fostering an inner certainty that surpasses intellectual assent and manifests the fruits of the Spirit like peace and joy from Galatians 5:22-23.
"Move In Me" then confronts the prevailing skepticism of the world, directly addressing those voices that attempt to undermine faith by labeling God’s love as false or relegating belief to mere human emotion. It tackles the cynical dismissal of the cross’s profound significance, a powerful symbol of redemption that 1 Corinthians 1:18 declares foolishness to those perishing but power to those being saved. This section captures the tension between worldly philosophy and spiritual truth, urging a steadfastness against hollow and deceptive arguments, as warned in Colossians 2:8. Such challenges inevitably raise questions and stir internal doubt, a relatable human response to external pressures seeking to invalidate spiritual reality.
The resolution to this internal conflict is perhaps the most compelling aspect of the song’s message: finding assurance not through intellectual prowess but by shifting from "thinking with my head" to "listening to my heart." This isn't a call to irrationality, but rather a profound invitation to spiritual discernment, recognizing that some truths are grasped not through logic alone, but through the inner conviction provided by the Holy Spirit. It aligns with the biblical understanding of the "heart" as the spiritual core, the seat of faith and understanding, where belief takes root and trust in the Lord with all one's heart, as advised in Proverbs 3:5-6, triumphs over leaning on one's own limited understanding. Here, assurance is not an absence of questions but a deeper, Spirit-infused knowing that anchors the soul, allowing one to believe with the heart unto righteousness, as Romans 10:10 teaches, offering a profound and unwavering answer to the world’s cynicism. "Move In Me" ultimately stands as a testament to the living, active God who intimately engages with humanity, offering not just intellectual propositions but a transformative, palpable presence that guides, strengthens, and assures the seeking soul.