In 2000 a book was published underneath Anonymous titled, "The Heart Reader". Click here for more on that book and my review of it. What does that book have to do with today's song? Well simple really. Brandon Heath's "Give me your eyes" is like the soundtrack title song for that book! Every time I hear today's song I think of that book. (Which means I'm probably going to re-read it again soon to refresh my memory on it!)
Brandon Heath is amazing. He's the younger Steven Curtis Chapman in my book! (THAT is saying A LOT about him!) Plays guitar beautifully, writes amazing, has a great voice, and is one of the most down to earth guys you'll ever meet. Young Life Service Center hosted him yesterday for a private concert that he wanted to put on for SC staff. Brandon is a HUGE supporter of YL, grew up in it, understands the value of it, etc. But enough about just Young Life! :) Before releasing his own music Brandon wrote songs for artists like Bebo Norman (who also happens to be a YL supporter!). At some point he decided to release his own stuff and I'm so glad he did! He's incredibly talented and has a lot to share with others.
I've already featured Brandon twice on the experiment but he's too good to not feature him again! Today's song is a call to the believers. The question is: are you willing to see what God sees when he looks at people? Are you willing to know their stories and get beyond their surface behaviors, etc? Are you willing to see what God sees and then act on it with compassion, mercy, and grace? If you are willing then ask God to give you his eyes (not to mention his heart, hands, and feet) for people around you.
Everyone has a story deep within them that motivates their external behaviors, attitudes, etc. Are you available to go beyond the surface and SEE their hearts?
Give Me Your Eyes
Brandon Heath is amazing. He's the younger Steven Curtis Chapman in my book! (THAT is saying A LOT about him!) Plays guitar beautifully, writes amazing, has a great voice, and is one of the most down to earth guys you'll ever meet. Young Life Service Center hosted him yesterday for a private concert that he wanted to put on for SC staff. Brandon is a HUGE supporter of YL, grew up in it, understands the value of it, etc. But enough about just Young Life! :) Before releasing his own music Brandon wrote songs for artists like Bebo Norman (who also happens to be a YL supporter!). At some point he decided to release his own stuff and I'm so glad he did! He's incredibly talented and has a lot to share with others.
I've already featured Brandon twice on the experiment but he's too good to not feature him again! Today's song is a call to the believers. The question is: are you willing to see what God sees when he looks at people? Are you willing to know their stories and get beyond their surface behaviors, etc? Are you willing to see what God sees and then act on it with compassion, mercy, and grace? If you are willing then ask God to give you his eyes (not to mention his heart, hands, and feet) for people around you.
Everyone has a story deep within them that motivates their external behaviors, attitudes, etc. Are you available to go beyond the surface and SEE their hearts?
Give Me Your Eyes
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