Look At Me Now
I am the Eternal One. I Am is My name.
Isaiah 42:8-10 The Voice
My beauty is unique, a weighty splendor all My own. And nothing else—no idols could possibly gain My praise.
Look here, what’s done is done and gone.
The now is new, and there’s hope in the not-yet.
I will tell you what’s to come, even before the events are brand-new.
So make up a song like none other. Sing a new song to the Eternal.
And let His praise echo clear across the earth.
My first song came to life in an unfinished basement.
I was in high school, and I remember borrowing my Dad’s Radio Shack cassette recorder to capture this tune. Never mind that it was always cold down there, sitting on the concrete floor. I was so excited about my young and growing faith!
For Christmas that year, the pianist at my church offered to help me put together a tape with this song – and covers of a few others – for my family and friends. I am grateful for Diana and so many others like her, whose love for Jesus spilled over into my life at a time when I was just beginning to find my voice.
What I love most about this song is the way it reflects what I knew and believed at the time. My understanding of God’s Way has evolved throughout my faith journey, but I have no doubt He heard my honest cry and met me right where I was in these words – theological understanding aside.
Isn’t that what God does for us all – meets us in the middle of our real and messy lives, reminding us what’s done is done and that the future really is brimming with hope?
Look At Me Now
There I was –
not knowing where I’d been
trying so hard to fit in
trying to be someone that I know I’m not.
And the lies invited the devil to come inside
and he claimed my heart for his own
and I followed him.
But the light broke through
and my night turned to day
and I see the truth
in Your eyes when You say that You love me.
Well, look at me now!
[Chorus] Look at me now, Lord
I’m trying to live like You do
trying to do the things
that You want me to.
But look at me now, Lord
I’m failing
and somehow, Lord
I know that I have to give it all to You.
When You came
my past was over and gone.
I saw all of the things I’d done wrong
but You cared for me anyway –
You’ve forgiven me.
Now I know that You’ll never let me go
the promises that I find
in Your Word are true.
And Your peace comes in
chases all doubt away
and I know it’s real
when I hear You say that You love me.
Well, look at me now!
[Chorus]
The changes, they started inside
but you see them
you know it’s something I just can’t hide.
And I love Him!
His will is mine
His will is mine
His will is mine!
Just look at me now.
Look at me now, Lord
I’m trying to live like You do.
Trying to do the things
that You want me to.
But look at me now, Lord
I’m failing
and somehow, Lord
I know that I have to give it all to You.
I know I have to give it all to You.
~ Brita Hammit
Think back to a younger you, before life’s struggles and trials began. What might her youthful enthusiasm say to you today?
What words of wisdom might older you have shared with her?

(Well) Versed is a blog series written by Brita Hammit, a spiritual companion/director and women’s ministry leader in Phoenix, AZ.
Look At Me Now © 2023 Brita Hammit
Very good! I also had a radio shack tape recorder only I did not have the gift of a beautiful voice that you have sister.💕
Thank you for your kind words, Julie 💝 I’m so blessed by your friendship. Thinking of you today!
This is a wonderful song!
I’m so happy it resonates with you, Kathy! I’m reminded today that God is the same (yesterday, today & forever) – I’m the one who is growing and changing!