Song Lyrics

Eyes Wide Open

Theme: The moment of realizing our sin in the light of God’s truth.

Scripture Inspiration: Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”

Name of God: Jehovah Ori (The Lord is My Light)

Verse 1:

I stumbled blind, thought I could see,
But darkness wrapped itself in me.
The lies I loved became my guide,
Till Your light cut through my pride.

I thought the shadows were my friends,
But all they did was blur the end.
And in that place where darkness grew,
Your light broke in and pulled me through.

Chorus:

Jehovah Ori, shine on me,
Break the chains I couldn’t see.
Your light uncovers, but doesn’t shame,
It calls me back in Jesus’ name.
Jehovah Ori, You lead the way,
Turning night into day.

Verse 2:

With eyes wide open, I confess,
The mess I made, my faithlessness.
But Your light doesn’t just reveal,
It heals the wounds I tried to seal.

So here I stand in honest light,
Surrendered to Your endless might.
No fear, no guilt, just grace instead,
Your light has raised me from the dead.

Bridge:

For hearts still trapped in hidden lies,
Jehovah Ori, open their eyes.
Shine through the fog, break the night,
Lead them into Your light.

Chorus:

Jehovah Ori, shine on us,
In Your light, we place our trust.
Your light uncovers, but doesn’t shame,
It calls us back in Jesus’ name.
Jehovah Ori, You lead the way,
Turning night into day.

Outro:

May His light illuminate your soul,
Making every broken part whole.
Jehovah Ori will guide your steps,
In His light, you’ll find your rest.

Surmon Notes

🔥 Sermon: Eyes Wide Open – From Exposure to Restoration

As we continue our Spirit-led journey through the *Shadows of Yesterday* album, we come to a pivotal moment of awakening—*Eyes Wide Open*. This is the turning point. After wrestling with the weight of old patterns and hearing the gentle conviction of the Ruach HaKodesh in *Whispers of Ruach HaKodesh*, we now stand in a moment of clarity. The light has broken through. The fog has lifted. And the truth—however painful—is no longer hidden.

This song, soaked in grace and wrapped in reverent reflection, is not just about seeing sin—it’s about seeing the Savior. It’s about the brilliance of Jehovah Ori—the Lord our Light—who does not expose to shame but to heal. Today’s message is for those ready to come out of the shadows and stand in the fullness of God’s illuminating love.

🕯️ 1. The Light That Confronts – But Does Not Condemn

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” — Psalm 27:1

In Scripture, light often represents revelation, purity, and truth. But for those of us hiding, it can feel terrifying. We fear what it will reveal. And yet, the light of God doesn’t come as a spotlight to humiliate—it comes as a sunrise to awaken.

In *Eyes Wide Open*, the lyric cries, *“Your light uncovers, but doesn’t shame.”* This is profound theology. When Jesus met the woman caught in adultery (John 8), He didn’t say her sin didn’t matter—but He also didn’t throw a stone. He said, *“Go and sin no more.”* That’s the pattern of divine exposure: truth with grace. Clarity with mercy. Conviction with compassion.

God’s light uncovers not to crush us, but to cleanse us. 1 John 1:7 says, *“If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus… cleanses us from all sin.”*

🕊️ Are you afraid of what the light might reveal? Or are you ready to be healed?

🌿 2. The Confession That Leads to Healing

“With eyes wide open, I confess…” — Eyes Wide Open (Verse 2)

True transformation begins with honest confession—not just of what we’ve done, but of who we’ve become. The lyrics don’t sugarcoat it: *“The mess I made, my faithlessness.”* That’s not poetic language—it’s prophetic repentance. It echoes Psalm 51, where David cries, *“Create in me a clean heart, O God… Against You, You only, have I sinned.”*

But this isn’t just about admitting failure. It’s about trusting the Father’s heart. When the prodigal son returned home, he rehearsed his confession, expecting rejection. But instead, the father ran to him, clothed him, and restored him (Luke 15). That’s what God’s light does—it doesn’t just reveal sin, it restores identity.

James 5:16 teaches, *“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed.”* Confession is the doorway to healing. When we name what’s broken, God names us “Beloved.”

🌿 What have you hidden that God is ready to heal?

This isn’t about shame—it’s about surrender. And when we surrender, we’re no longer captives to the past. We step into the grace that raises us from the dead.

💡 3. The Light That Leads Us Home

“Jehovah Ori, You lead the way, turning night into day.” — Eyes Wide Open (Chorus)

One of the most powerful lines in the song declares the truth of Isaiah 60:1—*“Arise, shine, for your light has come.”* God doesn’t just reveal where you’ve been—He shows you where to go. His light is not static; it’s guiding. It leads us out of the shadows of yesterday into the clarity of today and the promise of tomorrow.

John 8:12: *“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”* Following Jesus is not a passive journey—it’s active, daily surrender to His leading. It’s walking in truth, staying in step with the Spirit, and letting His presence illuminate the next step even when we can’t see the whole road.

That’s why the song is not just a confession—it’s a celebration. The same light that exposes also restores, and then it commissions. It turns pain into purpose. It leads us back into our calling as disciples, worshippers, and image-bearers of Christ.

🔥 Are you letting the Light lead you—or just reveal you?

Let Him lead. Let Him shine. And let Him restore what darkness tried to destroy.

Prayer

Jehovah Ori, Light of the World, we come to You with eyes wide open. We lay down every excuse, every shadow, every sin we thought we had hidden. Shine on us—not to shame, but to restore. Not to expose us to the world, but to bring us back to Yourself.

Let Your light break through our pride, our self-deception, our spiritual apathy. Let it raise us from the dead. Let it break chains we didn’t even know we wore. And as You shine, teach us to walk in truth—not just today, but every day, step by step, hand in hand with You.

Thank You that Your light never leaves us where it found us. It always leads us home. In Your light, we are known. In Your love, we are healed. In Your presence, we are restored. Amen.

Activation

• 🌱 Reflect: Take time this week to ask the Lord what areas of your heart still live in shadow. Be still. Let Him speak.
• 🗣️ Confess: Journal or pray through the things you’ve avoided bringing into God’s light. Invite Him to heal, not just reveal.
• 🔥 Declare: Speak aloud: “I am light in the Lord. I will walk as a child of the light.”

You were never meant to live in the dark. Step into His light. And with eyes wide open—be restored, be renewed, and be led forward.

Podcast Script

🎙️ Podcast Episode:

Eyes Wide Open

From the album: Shadows of Yesterday

Theme: Grace, Holiness, Repentance, Righteousness, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual Identity, Trust in God, Worship

Scripture Focus: Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 5:8–14, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6–7, Isaiah 60:1–3

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Welcome back, dear friends. Whether you’re walking the quiet morning streets or pausing between daily demands, I’m so grateful you’re here. This episode is a tender one—a moment to breathe, reflect, and let the light of Yeshua meet you exactly where you are. Today we’re diving into the song “Eyes Wide Open” from the album Shadows of Yesterday—a confession and a celebration of what happens when the light of Jehovah Ori breaks into our darkest places.

👑 His Kingship Is Eternal

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Psalm 27:1 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” That’s not just poetic comfort—it’s royal declaration. Jehovah Ori—The Lord our Light—reigns over every shadow. His kingship doesn’t wait for our perfection. It reigns in the middle of our confession. The throne of Yeshua is unshaken by our failures. And in His light, we find not condemnation, but salvation.

This song opens with raw honesty: “I stumbled blind, thought I could see.” Have you ever been there? Confident but deceived, walking boldly in what turned out to be darkness? The kindness of our King is this: He lets His light find us—not to shame, but to save. The light doesn’t dethrone us; it enthrones Him in our hearts all over again.

🙌 Surrender Is the Sound of Worship

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There’s a line in the song that pierces deeply: “Your light uncovers, but doesn’t shame.” That’s the heart of the Gospel. We’ve all sinned. We’ve all missed it. But in the light of Christ, truth is never cruel—it’s redemptive. Worship isn’t just what we sing; it’s who we become when we surrender.

Ephesians 5:14 says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Worship is our awakening. It’s rising from slumber. It’s letting His truth reveal the chains we didn’t know we wore, and saying: Break them, Lord. We’re not here to perform for God—we’re here to be transformed by Him. And that starts when we bring everything into His light.

🛡️ Intercession: When Worship Becomes Warfare

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Intercession often begins in the secret places—the shadows where others are still trapped. The bridge of this song becomes a prophetic cry: “Jehovah Ori, open their eyes.” Maybe you know someone caught in lies. Maybe you’ve been praying for years for someone walking in spiritual blindness.

This is your moment to stand in the gap. Isaiah 60 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” As intercessors, we shine His light not just for ourselves, but for others. Speak their names aloud. Ask the Spirit to illuminate their hearts. Don’t fight with fear—fight with light. Pray bold prayers, believing that the same light that found you can find them too.

🌍 Final Reflections: A Life That Crowns Him Daily

The chorus says, “Jehovah Ori, You lead the way, turning night into day.” This isn’t just a poetic turn of phrase—it’s a daily practice. Following the Light is a rhythm, not a moment. Each day, we choose whether to retreat into the shadows or walk in the truth.

2 Corinthians 4:6 tells us that God has shone in our hearts “to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” That’s where it all begins—in His face. In communion. In beholding. So here’s the question: Are you letting the light in? Are you inviting it to stay? Are your eyes open—not just once, but always?

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🙏 Closing Prayer

Jehovah Ori, we surrender to Your light. We confess the shadows we’ve walked in—the comfort zones we mistook for peace. We thank You that Your light does not shame, it heals. It exposes, but always with a hand extended. We say yes. Yes to being known. Yes to being led. Yes to being changed.

Shine through every hidden place. Break every unseen chain. And as we walk forward, let us walk as children of light—fully awake, fully surrendered, fully alive. May others see Your glory reflected in us, and may we live every day with eyes wide open. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

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