Pat Barrett + Cory Asbury - 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
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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Pat Barrett - Build My Life (feat. Chris Tomlin) (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
The powerful declaration "Build My Life," as delivered by Pat Barrett featuring Cory Asbury and released on December 20, 2018, stands as a profound anthem of unwavering faith rooted in the unchanging nature of God. This song isn't merely a pleasant melody; it’s a theological statement that centers on the absolute sovereignty and faithfulness of Jesus Christ as the ultimate foundation for our lives. The core message resonates with the ancient wisdom found throughout Scripture, where individuals and communities repeatedly chose to anchor their existence in God's promises. From the Psalms, we hear similar sentiments of reliance, as David penned in Psalm 62:6, "He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." This is precisely the conviction that drives "Build My Life," asserting that no matter the shifting sands of circumstance or the storms of life, our security is found in Christ's immutable character. The song artfully draws from the biblical narrative of building upon solid ground. Jesus Himself illustrated this in the parable of the wise builder who dug down deep and laid the foundation on bedrock, contrasting him with the fool who built on sand, which then collapsed in the floodwaters (Luke 6:47-49). "Build My Life" echoes this principle, proclaiming that Jesus is that bedrock, the sure foundation upon which everything else can and must be built. The repeated assertion that "You are good, all the time" isn't a statement of optimism in the face of overwhelming odds, but a deep-seated trust in God’s inherent goodness, a quality consistently affirmed in both Old and New Testaments. Indeed, the Psalmist declares, "For the Lord is good; his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues to all generations" (Psalm 100:5). This song challenges listeners to move beyond superficial faith, urging a commitment to constructing a life that reflects an unshakeable trust in the one true God. It’s an invitation to place our hope not in fleeting earthly possessions or the approval of men, but in the eternal promises and unwavering presence of Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). The song's power lies in its ability to inspire a discerning evaluation of what truly constitutes the bedrock of our existence, encouraging a spiritual architecture built with the enduring materials of divine truth and faithfulness.