Fearfully And Wonderfully Made
Matt Redman Lyrics


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So fearfully and wonderfully made
How could they say there is no God?
Reminded every breath that I take
It's by Your hand I have been formed
So what am I going to do with this life You gave me?
What could I do but live for Your praise?

You gave me this breath
And You gave me this strength
And every day I'll live to obey You
With all of my heart
With all of my soul
Let every breath I'm breathing display You, God
Oh

There's elegance in all You create
Your grand designs leave us amazed
The wonders of the way we've been made
Speak of Your power, and tell of Your grace
So what am I going to do with this life You gave me?
What could I do but live for Your praise?

You gave me this breath
And You gave me this strength
And every day I'll live to obey You
With all of my heart
With all of my soul
Let every breath I'm breathing display You, God

So what am I going to do with this life You gave me?
What am I going to do with this life?
What am I going to do in these days You've ordained?
What am I going to do with this life?

You gave me this breath
And You gave me this strength, oh Lord
And every day I'll live to obey You
With all of my heart
With all of my soul
Let every breath I'm breathing display You, God

All my life, all my days
All my life, all my days
All my life, all, God





How could they say there is no God?
How could they say there is no God?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Redman's song "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" are a reflection on the beauty and complexity of human life and creation, and how it all points back to God. The opening line, "So fearfully and wonderfully made," is a reference to Psalm 139:14, which states, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a contemplation of the intricacies of life and creation.


The chorus affirms that every breath we take is a gift from God and a reminder that we were formed by His hand. The lyrics ask, "What am I going to do with this life You gave me?" and answer, "What could I do but live for Your praise?" This is a recognition of the purpose and meaning that comes from living a life dedicated to God's glory.


The second verse reflects on the elegance of God's creation and the wonder of the human body. The lyrics describe the way we've been made as speaking of God's power and grace. The verse closes with a repetition of the question from the first verse, emphasizing the call to live a life that honors the gift of creation and breath we've been given.


Overall, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" is a song of gratitude and dedication to God for the gift of life and creation. It's a reminder that the purpose of our lives is to live for His glory, and that every aspect of our being is a reflection of His handiwork.


Line by Line Meaning

So fearfully and wonderfully made
I am made with such intricate detail and wonder that it is almost incomprehensible, and it fills me with awe.


How could they say there is no God?
When I look at the beauty and complexity of the world and all that is in it, I cannot fathom anyone denying the existence of a higher power.


Reminded every breath that I take, It's by Your hand I have been formed
Every time I breathe, I am reminded that my existence is a result of God's creation and it is by His hand that I have been brought into being.


So what am I going to do with this life You gave me? What could I do but live for Your praise?
Given the gift of life, my only reasonable response is to live it in a way that brings glory and honor to God.


You gave me this breath And You gave me this strength And every day I'll live to obey You With all of my heart With all of my soul Let every breath I'm breathing display You, God Oh
I recognize that the life I have been given is a result of God's grace and I will spend every breath and every ounce of strength I have to carry out His will and let His glory be evident in my life.


There's elegance in all You create Your grand designs leave us amazed The wonders of the way we've been made Speak of Your power, and tell of Your grace
The beauty and majesty of creation is a testament to God's power and grace, and every detail is a testimony to His wisdom and care.


What am I going to do in these days You've ordained? What am I going to do with this life?
I recognize that my time on earth is limited and each day is an opportunity to fulfill God's purpose for my life and bring Him glory.


All my life, all my days All my life, all my days All my life, all, God
Every single day I live and every moment of my life belongs to God and will be spent serving and honoring Him.


How could they say there is no God? How could they say there is no God?
The incredulity expressed in these lines reflects the sheer awe and wonder that the songwriter feels when contemplating the majesty of God's creation.




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