[Verse 1]
I brought my blueprints up to you that I thought were good
And I got frustrated it didn't happen like I thought it would
All the reasons I brought forward for my plans
Till I realized all this while it was sinking sand
Though I didn't know it yet, you were working it for good
[Chorus]
Every pot for a purpose, every heartbreak for your greatness
You're the God who gives me rest when I can't help myself
I had my eyes on the shelf while you were building in the basement
[Verse 2]
You turned my water into wine, I've seen you before
So I struggled with the reason why you didn't do it once more
I didn't know what you were taking me through
But through it all I trust you
'Cause when I couldn't see all your plans, I thought it was the end
[Chorus]
Every pot for a purpose, every heartbreak for your greatness
You're the God who gives me rest when I can't help myself
I had my eyes on the shelf while you were building in the basement
[Bridge]
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
You were building the basement
[Verse 3]
And if the walls are cracking, I'll still stay
'Cause I know you're not finished building the foundation
When I'm losing fire, I'll still say
"He ain't done with me yet, He's just building in the basement"
[Chorus 2]
Build your church, build your church
Build it from the ground up, it's your church
Build your church, build your church
Build it from the ground up, we're your church
[Bridge 2]
Upon this rock you build your church
And the gates of hell will not prevail
When we bind and loose, we declare your truth
And in Jesus name we will not fail
[Outro]
And when I thought you were gone
Turns out you were building me in the basement
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