I Look To You
Joel Vaughn Lyrics
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Thinking bout the destination can't enjoy the journey
Praying hard but in my heart I wonder if you heard me
Just as I start to give up hope I feel your spirit stirring
When the fears arise in me
I will lift my eyes to see
I look to you
When I'm staring at my mountains scared that I can't move 'em
I look to you
When I wander in the valley
I know that you are with me
Leading me to the truth
In all that I do
I look to you
There are nights I lie awake just thinking how I failed you
Focused on what I don't have and who I can't compare to
But then you crash into the room and offer me a rescue
Lift my head and tell me that your mercy has made me new
And finally I believe
When I lift my eyes to see
I look to you
When I'm staring at my mountains scared that I can't move 'em
Oh God
I look to you
When I wander in the valley
I know that you are with me
Leading me to the truth
In all that I do
I look to you
Oh oh oooh
Oh oh oooh
(I look to you)
When the fears arise in me
I will lift my eyes to see
I look to you
When I'm staring at my mountains scared that I can't move 'em
Oh God
I look to you
When I wander in the valley
I know that you are with me
Leading me to the truth
In all that I do
I look to you
I look to you
When I'm staring at my mountains scared that I can't move 'em
Oh God
I look to you
When I wander in the valley
I know that you are with me
Leading me to the truth
In all that I do
I look to you
The lyrics of Joel Vaughn's song "I Look To You" express a deep sense of faith and trust in God. The song describes the struggles and fears that many people face on their journey through life: the fear of failure, the fear of inadequacy, the fear of the unknown. But even in the midst of these fears, the singer of the song finds comfort in turning to God.
The first verse describes the singer's worry and lack of faith in God's response to their prayers. They fear that God is not listening and that their requests will go unanswered. However, in the following lines, the singer acknowledges a spiritual shift as they feel God's presence moving within them, giving them the hope and strength to push on.
The chorus of the song reinforces this message of hope and faith. No matter what the singer is facing, whether mountains or valleys, they look to God for guidance and direction. The repetition of "I look to you" throughout the song serves as a powerful tribute to the unwavering faith and trust that the singer has in God.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Look To You" encourage listeners to cultivate a deep sense of faith and trust in a higher power, especially during difficult times when it may be hard to see the way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
There are days I'm so afraid i'm so consumed with worry
Some days, I am gripped by fear and consumed by worries.
Thinking bout the destination can't enjoy the journey
Sometimes, I focus too much on my future goals that I forget to enjoy the present moment.
Praying hard but in my heart I wonder if you heard me
Even though I pray earnestly, doubt creeps into my heart, making me wonder if God hears me.
Just as I start to give up hope I feel your spirit stirring
When I am about to lose hope, I feel a strong sense of God's presence and encouragement that gives me the strength to continue.
When the fears arise in me
Whenever I am overcome by fear or anxiety,
I will lift my eyes to see
I will look up towards God and focus my attention on Him.
I look to you
I turn to God for comfort, guidance and strength.
When I'm staring at my mountains scared that I can't move 'em
When I am faced with challenges that seem insurmountable,
Oh God
I cry out to God for help,
When I wander in the valley
When I feel lost, alone and uncertain,
I know that you are with me
I remind myself that God is always present, even in the midst of difficult times.
Leading me to the truth
God guides me towards His truth and helps me find my way.
In all that I do
No matter what I am facing or experiencing,
Oh oh oooh
(I look to you)
There are nights I lie awake just thinking how I failed you
Sometimes, I struggle with feelings of inadequacy and disappointment in myself.
Focused on what I don't have and who I can't compare to
I tend to compare myself to others and feel envious or inferior because of what I lack.
But then you crash into the room and offer me a rescue
God's presence suddenly becomes palpable and He offers me salvation and rescue from my negative thoughts and emotions.
Lift my head and tell me that your mercy has made me new
God lifts my spirit and assures me of His loving grace and forgiveness that make me a new creation in Him.
And finally I believe
I experience a profound sense of faith and trust in God.
Oh oh oooh
Oh oh oooh
When the fears arise in me
Whenever I am overcome by fear or anxiety,
I will lift my eyes to see
I will look up towards God and focus my attention on Him.
I look to you
I turn to God for comfort, guidance and strength.
When I'm staring at my mountains scared that I can't move 'em
When I am faced with challenges that seem insurmountable,
Oh God
I cry out to God for help,
When I wander in the valley
When I feel lost, alone and uncertain,
I know that you are with me
I remind myself that God is always present, even in the midst of difficult times.
Leading me to the truth
God guides me towards His truth and helps me find my way.
In all that I do
No matter what I am facing or experiencing,
I look to you
I turn to God for comfort, guidance and strength.
Writer(s): Ross King, Carter Frodge, Joel Vaughn
Contributed by Eliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dream Label Group
#NewMusicVideo by Joel Vaughn - "I Look To You" from his Control Vol. 2 album.
Zach Frost
This is an incredible song! This deserves so much more recognition! I only heard it for the first time today, it's greatly impacting me. Thank you so much, Joel! I pray that God will bless you and your ministry!
Parade The Gospel
Couldn't sleep. Woke up to work on ministry work at 4 AM, which I never do, turn on the radio, and the lyrics about lying awake at night come immediately first. Perfect. And in context of the song and my life right now. Perfect! :)
John Smert
God always wakes me around that time to pray
Aurélie S.
Très belle musique !
Très belles paroles ! 🎶👍
La lumière en musique !✨
Jeff jackson Will
A message i needed to hear...just what i needed ty GOD BLESSED YOU GUYS
Naveen Prasad
One of the best songs i will ever hear <3
-chya-
Great!!! I love the melody and the lyrics! All praise to God!
mum2midget_terrorists
Would love some lyric videos so we can teach the kids at school in devotion. Especially on something new!
Matt LeFait Music
Really a fantastic song!