“Another crossroads Buddy” I murmured to the little dog as we turned around and headed home. Life is full of them. I don’t live in regret but if I had do-overs I would choose the “other path” on a few of them. There is one path that has been my best choice ever. Following Jesus has brought me the greatest spouse and marriage one could have as well as someone infinitely bigger than me guiding through life. Years ago I put it to music. My musical crossroads, do I keep it in the basement or share. I’ll share. It’s not everyone’s style but that’s Ok.
Song of Hebrews 12:1-2 Personalized. I have put it to music, demo quality. I thought it was time to share.
Click here and hit the little arrow.
Lyrics
Fixing My Eyes
(Hebrews 12:1-2)
- Alone I stood before the crowd.
Afraid, I said a prayer aloud,
Lord I can’t run the race before me.
So I’m staring down some winding trails.
I must run where others have failed
Follow the Son, He’s gone before me.
Chorus:
I’m fixing my eyes on Jesus. Never look back, straight ahead.
Fixing my eyes on Jesus, don’t want to lose sight of my guide.
I hear the ones who have gone on before…
Never Give up, don’t look around, straight ahead.
Never Give up, don’t look around, straight ahead
- Sometimes I’m lost, sometimes turned around
And it seems that my Lord’s no-where to be found
I feel all alone on a dead end trail.
That’s when I look for the Son, I call for my guide
Fall on my knees and give up my pride.
Then I hear a voice say “Follow Me”
Chorus:
I’m fixing my eyes on Jesus. Never look back, straight ahead.
Fixing my eyes on Jesus, don’t want to lose sight of my guide.
I hear the ones who have gone on before…
Never Give up, don’t look around, straight ahead
Never Give up, don’t look around, straight ahead.
- Alone I stood before the throne. I fall before the awesome king. What he thinks of me is all I am.
I see two roads of eternity, the crowd is hushed and I hear him say “well done, come live with me”
Words and music by Gary Fultz
I’m older but I still play keyboards and write music, usually when no one is around. A bit like the song bird in the woods.
Gary
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Wow – great song! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks Carole. I like the message conveyed. For musicians it’s a fun one to play as well.
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What he thinks of me is all I am. Amen!
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It’s so true. Our self ratings don’t count, especially in eternity.
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Awesome post and words… will listen tonight. I will post this later on one of my blogs with links back to you
Blessings
BT
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Thanks Brian. However you want to use it…feel free
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This is such a touching heart warming Post, Gary. Music between your lines. God bless you and your precious home
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Thank You Rayla. Ah yes, you know a lot about music between our lines. Sometimes in a minor key but it’s good to let the Lord do the editing as we walk with him.
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This is so GREAT, Gary!!!! Reminds me of Rich Mullins. Thank you for sharing this! Beautiful pictures. I hope you and your family are son for well!!! 🤗🤗🙏🙏
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Thanks Mandy. The family seems to be doing well in spurts. I guess it’s been a rhythm of how life is lived with us.
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Wow! I loved It! Thank you for sharing!!! 🙂
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Thanks Linda. It’s a heart felt song for me and sharing something less than professional quality is not always a great idea for those of us who prefer making music with friends or alone in the back room or basement.
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You have many gifts! It reminds me of the Bible passage..Psalm 100:1: “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord…” You have a good singing voice and it is nice to share it with others!
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God has gifted you many ways. You have a nice voice, and a message to share. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Thank you Kathy. When I think I have a message to share it comes out somehow. Words, songs and pictures for me. The Gary guessing game in a way. My mother used to just help people. Baking and gardening was her love language for others.
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So beautiful, Gary!!!
I was wondering if you would come out with some music at some point, I remember you said you have been playing for many years…
In every way you are expressing yourself, what shines through is your deep and true love for GOD and that’s why we all love your posts so much, even if it isn’t our “usual style” of music we listen to on a daily basis, but that’s what makes us brothers and sisters, the love for the same father, so I don’t think anyone who loves GOD could NOT love this song!
Well done and keep them coming in all sorts, your expressions – I am sure HE is pleased with you.
GOD bless you my dear brother!
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Thank you Eva. It is a personals song coming out of struggle. I have never wanted to distract the blog with music but it’s a part of my life and I’m ok with sharing some. Mostly I just lead worship about once a month in our local church. I do feel God’s pleasure when I play the piano or write a song.
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Great sound and lyrics, Gary. Great musical reminder to keep our eyes fixed on the Savior!
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Thanks GW. Aside from just getting down musically when I play the song live, which is a lot of fun, I am so glad the message seems to resonate with many people.
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Wow, great song, well sung! Like a song bird in the woods, indeed, and just as sweet.
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Thanks Craig. I was thankful to meet a guy while elk hunting who has a studio with great equipment near my oldest daughter. He was glad to let me spend a day with him recording a few originals. I told him it would be a bad thing if I liked doing that too much…that equipment is $$$. God’s timing is always perfect.
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Beautiful and from the heart. Well done, Gary! So glad you shared! Blessings!
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Thanks Bruce. I am glad as well…no stones thrown (yet).
There’s a bit of liberty on my part but the symbolism has accountability for each of us. We will all stand alone before God
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Art, now composing…I would like to hear it??? Great words!
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I like how the words turned out with the music as well. I have a link in the post just above the lyrics Ted…just click on “click here” and an odd window comes up but the arrow is what to click on. Or copy and paste this.
http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/26322
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I just made a chance to listen, Gary. This is very nice! The chorus is “hooky” and the message of the song is “sticky:” “Never give up. Don’t look around. Straight ahead.” Blessings.
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“Hooky and sticky” LOL. I like that David. it could be (should be) a 3 point sermon with those 3 phrases. It’s fun to play as well for musicians (and reign in the drummer)
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Gary, this is beautiful in the message and melody––I love it! The authenticity strikes a chord with many. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
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Thankyou Manette. It does seem to strike a good chord with many. I wrote it to be an encouragement as that passage has always been a foundational element to this journey-race we call life.
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Wow! God has given you many talents, my friend. And you have turned them back, using them for His glory. I can just imagine the smile on His face, when He takes it all in.
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Thank you mamalava. Of the things I have done in life, the lord has humbled me (over and over) and used most the music he put within me to share. I am constantly reminded that his gifts are meaningless when turned back on me for credit.
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It’s great! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Jo. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Perhaps I should include this in one of my Music Mondays 🙂
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I’m ok with it. It’s up to you Matt but it’s not professionally done.
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Gary, the Lord has given you many gifts. Thank you for sharing two more of those gifts with us. My youngest was sitting near when I played the song and her comment was that you have a good voice and “Wow, he wrote that.” A high compliment from a teenager and I agree with her completely.
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I am touched Beth. Mother and teen daughter in agreement on some music. That’s fun and quite a compliment, thankyou.
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Powerful lyrics!
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Thanks Stephanie. I have always kept Hebrews 12:1-2 close to me.
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Enjoyed the post and the music! Your songwriting reminds me of one of my favorites, Keith Green. Praise God!
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Thank you much. Keith was one of my hero’s growing up. He and Andre Crouch influenced me greatly as I loved their musical style. At the time I did not know how or think of writing songs.
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