Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful

A month into 2025, and I am still seeking beauty at every turn. Even in the midst of some pretty rocky roads and rough terrain, there’s beauty to behold. In fact, the most beautiful views are often achieved after a hard trek up a mountain, usually while carrying a heavy load, and by trusting God every step of the way.

As I was praying this morning, God brought this old song to mind. I’m not sure when I last heard it, but I remember hearing it for the first time in college when I first started walking with the Lord and understanding what it meant to have a relationship with Him.

As I prayed this morning, I started to sing the lyrics I remembered, hummed the rest, and cried through it all as the message pierced my heart.

I then looked the song up and realized how many Christian artists have sung it throughout the years. From Keith Green, its original writer, to Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Shane and Shane, and new worship bands, dozens of renditions of it have been sung since its origin in 1980.

Throughout the decades, the declaration still holds true. It was true for Keith Green when he penned it. It was true for me this morning as I remembered it, and it’s true for you, too.

He is beautiful, and when He is our focus, the things of this world grow dimmer, and the light of His truth grows brighter in our hearts.

So, keep fighting for beauty by seeking His face.

His eyes are on you, and His grace abounds to you.

Never withhold that beauty and grace from others around you who desperately need it, too.

🎶Oh Lord, You’re beautiful

Your face is all I seek

And when Your eyes are on this child

Your grace abounds to me

I wanna take Your word

And shine it all around

But first help me just to live it Lord

And when I’m doing well

Help me to never seek a crown

For my reward is giving glory to You

Oh Lord, please light the fire

That once burned bright and clear

Replace the lamp of my first love

That burns with holy fear

And when I’m doing well

Help me to never seek a crown

For my reward is giving glory to You

Oh Lord, You’re beautiful

Your face is all I seek

And when Your eyes are on this child

Your grace abounds to me🎶