While originally released in 2001 on Never Gonna Stop , a prominent version was later featured on the 2011 album The Pursuit of God: Songs For A Longing Soul , which included a collaboration with Linda McCrary-Fisher.

Walker co-wrote the song with his friend Bob Wilson for the album Never Gonna Stop . He drew primary lyrical inspiration from two specific biblical passages:

Tommy Walker has shared that the song serves as a reminder to keep his gaze on Christ while navigating "troubled times". The lyrics reflect a desire to cast aside sin and worldly cares—described as "every weight"—to seek God's presence and gaze upon His beauty instead of being overwhelmed by life's burdens.

Interestingly, Walker’s daughter, , also wrote a song with a similar title and theme during a season where loved ones were facing life-altering diagnoses, emphasizing the hope of eternity with God.

: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith...".