Rend Collective - What I Was Made For Lyrics
Lyrics
Every cell, every part of me
Feels the upward call of Your Glory
I can feel You in everything
Every atom cries out "You are holy
Pre-Chorus
As the moon draws a wave into the shore
You are like a magnet to me Lord
I can't resist Your gravity
And nor, would I ever want to
Chorus
This is what I was made for
To turn each breath into gratefulness
You designed my heart for loving You
As the deer pants for water
My soul aches for authentic praise
You designed my heart for loving You
For loving You
For loving You
I believe in the mystery
That You are as close as my heartbeat
Though You are an infinity
And galaxies bow down at Your feet
As the moon draws a wave into the shore
You are like a magnet to me Lord
I can't resist Your gravity
And nor, would I ever want to
This is what I was made for
To turn each breath into gratefulness
You designed my heart for loving You
As the deer pants for water
My soul aches for authentic praise
You designed my heart for loving You
For loving You
For loving You
Worship is my purpose and the joy within my heart
My natural response to who You are
I join with creation and the chorus of the stars
The universe responds to who You are
For loving You
Video
Rend Collective - What I Was Made For (Official Visualizer)
Meaning & Inspiration
Rend Collective's release of the visualizer for "What I Was Made For" on October 11, 2024, offers a fresh invitation to explore a fundamental question that resonates deeply within the human spirit: why are we here? This song cuts through the noise of modern life, directing our gaze upward and inward to consider the unique design and purpose instilled in each person by their Creator. It doesn't offer a generic platitude but rather points to an identity forged in the very image of God, suggesting that the deepest fulfillment isn't found in what we achieve or possess, but in recognizing who we are in relation to Him and living in accordance with that truth. This theme echoes the profound declaration in Psalm 139, where David marvels at being "fearfully and wonderfully made," acknowledging that God's "works are wonderful," and that God knew him intimately before he was even born. The song unpacks the idea that our existence is not accidental but intentionally crafted, designed with specific gifts and callings intended to reflect God's glory in the world, much like Ephesians 2:10 describes us as God's "handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Analyzing "What I Was Made For," one finds a beautiful blend of contemplative searching and joyful affirmation. The music itself often builds from a quiet, almost hesitant beginning into a confident, expansive expression, mirroring the journey of discovering one's true purpose. It suggests that wrestling with the question of identity isn't a solitary, philosophical exercise, but a spiritual one leading back to the source of our being. This ties directly into the biblical narrative where understanding who God is inherently leads to understanding who we are as His creation. Colossians 1:16-17 reminds us that "in him all things were created... all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." This foundational truth underpins the song's message – our making is inextricably linked to His making, and our purpose is ultimately tied to His purpose. The song becomes an anthem for anyone seeking to align their life with the intentions of their Creator, pushing past worldly definitions of success or significance to embrace a God-given identity. It serves as a powerful reminder that living out "what I was made for" isn't about achieving perfection but about daily choosing to walk in the light of who God says we are, contributing to His kingdom in the unique way He designed us to, finding joy and meaning not just *in* life, but *through* the life given *by* the One who made us.