What Heaven Sees In You
Doug Walker
Divine Promises and Heavenly Potential: The Journey of a Blessed Soul
Doug Walker's song "What Heaven Sees In You" is a deeply spiritual and uplifting piece that explores themes of divine purpose, purity, and the journey of a soul through different stages of life. The song is structured around the imagery of a white dress, symbolizing purity and holiness, and follows the life of a girl from childhood to womanhood, emphasizing her divine worth and the promises she makes along the way.
The lyrics begin by describing a child who is seen as a divine promise, saved through the ages for a specific purpose. This child, dressed in a little white dress, is blessed and surrounded by angels, signifying her purity and the heavenly potential seen in her. The song emphasizes that if she has the eyes to see, she will understand her divine worth and the great things she is capable of achieving.
As the girl grows, she makes promises to follow God's way, symbolized by being dressed in white once more. This act of making promises and being blessed again signifies a deeper commitment to her faith and the divine path laid out for her. The song continues to follow her journey into womanhood, where she is described as a woman of great worth and promise, dressed in a long white dress, making a lifelong commitment. The recurring theme of being blessed and surrounded by angels reinforces the idea that she is constantly supported and guided by divine forces.
The song's message is clear: understanding one's divine worth and potential is crucial to fulfilling the promises and purposes set by God. It encourages listeners to see themselves through the eyes of heaven, recognizing their inherent value and the divine support that surrounds them at every stage of life.