Keeping My Eyes On Him
Geoff Moore And The Distance Lyrics
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The things in life that wear you thin
Is it all made up of choice or chances
Is it really just sink or swim
I believe He's calling us
To follow Him through the storm
From the crest of a wave in the ocean
And I won't see the crashing waves
I won't feel the howling wind
I won't hear the rolling thunder
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
So you meet Jesus out in the middle
Your feet ain't even barely wet
But your eyes leave His face just a little
In search of a safety net
As you sink in the sea of circumstance
You hear the words, why did you doubt
Will you trust in me
Or the winds of chance
No mercy can pull you out
And I won't see the crashing waves
I won't feel the howling wind
I won't hear the rolling thunder
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
Well I'm gonna keep walkin'
Walkin' on the water
And I won't see the crashing waves
I won't feel the howling wind
I won't hear the rolling thunder
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
The lyrics of "Keeping My Eyes On Him" by Geoff Moore and The Distance are about the struggles and choices that we encounter in life. The singer starts by talking about how we all face tough circumstances in life that can wear us down. He then asks whether these circumstances are a product of our choices or simply the result of chance, ultimately leading to a "sink or swim" situation.
The song takes a turn as the singer talks about how he believes that Jesus is calling us to follow Him through the storms in life. Even amidst the crashing waves and howling winds, the singer vows to keep his eyes on Jesus and follow Him through the rough waters of life. He warns against doubting Jesus and talks about the importance of trusting Him instead of the winds of chance.
The final verse ends with the singer saying that he will continue to walk on the water and keep his eyes fixed on Jesus, no matter what challenges come his way. The song ultimately emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in Jesus through difficult times, and the power of keeping our eyes on Him to guide us through the storms of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You talk about your circumstance
You discuss the difficult situations you face in life
The things in life that wear you thin
The challenges in life that make you feel exhausted
Is it all made up of choice or chances
Are life's outcomes purely determined by our decisions or do external factors play a larger role?
Is it really just sink or swim
Is our fate really binary, with either success or failure as the only possible outcomes?
I believe He's calling us
I think that God is urging us to follow Him
To follow Him through the storm
To continue to trust and have faith in God, despite the difficulties in life
From the crest of a wave in the ocean
Even at the highest point of life's ups and downs
He bids us to follow on
God invites us to keep moving forward
And I won't see the crashing waves
I won't be affected by life's troubles
I won't feel the howling wind
I won't be afraid of the challenges in life
I won't hear the rolling thunder
I won't be intimidated by life's obstacles
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
I'm maintaining my focus on God
So you meet Jesus out in the middle
You encounter God in the midst of life's struggles
Your feet ain't even barely wet
You haven't even begun to experience the difficulties of life
But your eyes leave His face just a little
You become distracted from God even in small ways
In search of a safety net
Hoping to find a way out of difficulties
As you sink in the sea of circumstance
As you struggle with the challenges in your life
You hear the words, why did you doubt
You feel like God is asking you why you lost faith
Will you trust in me
God is asking if you will have faith in Him
Or the winds of chance
Or allow life's external forces to determine your fate
No mercy can pull you out
No external force can help you if you lose faith in God
Well I'm gonna keep walkin'
I will continue to move forward
Walkin' on the water
I will continue to maintain my faith in God, even in the midst of difficulties
And I won't see the crashing waves
I won't be affected by life's troubles
I won't feel the howling wind
I won't be afraid of the challenges in life
I won't hear the rolling thunder
I won't be intimidated by life's obstacles
I'm keeping my eyes on Him
I'm maintaining my focus on God
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