Turn your eyes upon Jesus

It helps me very much in my morning time with the Lord. I usually distracted with so many thoughts that claim my attention. And this hymn really causes me to turn away from them and to be focused on the Lord's radiant face.

I really enjoyed this hymn at a recent YP meeting. It touched me so much that by looking away unto Jesus, turning our eyes upon Him, we can see His lovely face and just unveil our heart at that moment. When we turn to the Lord, immediately all the things of the earth will fade away. There are so many distractions in the world today that take away from our relationship with the Lord. I'm so glad that just by turning to Him we can be in His presence once more. =)

A very beautiful song. I enjoyed this thoroughly during a blending conference in Atlanta, GA. It was concerning experiencing Christ as our Shepherd. Praise the Lord.

My husband was wrongfully put in jail by my vindictive daughter-in-law.

This song was the one thing that kept me going and it would calm me.

Especially when I would get scared he would go to prison for a very long time.

When I sang it to myself, God would calm my fears.

Everything came out A OKAY with God's help.

At first glance, I would probably consider this hymn to be a bit shallow or short of truth, but lately the Lord has blessed me with some experience of the chorus.

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace."

So often, my only focus is on my own situation, my own fears and concerns. I am totally selfish. I even refuse to turn to the Lord. However, this evening, the Lord was bothering me with the words of this chorus. I just need to turn my eyes on Him! What's important is not what is good for me, or what I want. The Lord has a desire. He wants to gain us fully, and this is done practically by our turning to Him. I want Him to be satisfied. Oh, may He keep us focused on Him hour by hour!