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:

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

The song was written by worship leader Tommy Walker in 2000 as a personal declaration to maintain focus on Jesus during difficult times . Inspiration and Scriptural Roots

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.

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.