There are moments in worship when music feels less like sound and more like prayer, and that is what Randy Travis gave in Open The Eyes Of My Heart. Standing at Calvary Assemble Of God in Orlando in 2003, he sang with a voice both steady and pleading asking for vision that goes beyond sight. It was not just a song, but a call for hearts to open and see God’s glory.
The emotion in the performance lived in contrasts. Randy’s deep voice carried strength, yet in every note there was also humility. He sang as a man unafraid to show need, bold in his declaration but quiet in his surrender. You could feel reverence, longing and peace all rising together as the music filled the room.
Open The Eyes Of My Heart (Live At Calvary Assemble Of God, Orlando, FL/2003)
People who were there said they felt deeply touched. Many felt Randy was not just singing to God but also helping them pray through the song. One person said, “It felt like the music opened something in me that words alone never could.” His honest voice made the room quiet, showing everyone how strong simple faith can be when shared in song.
From that moment of prayerful asking, Randy turned to another song that felt like an answer. If Open The Eyes Of My Heart was about seeking vision, then Above All was about seeing the truth of Christ’s sacrifice once that vision was clear. It was a natural step from longing into gratitude, from request into recognition of love greater than any other.
Randy Travis – Above All (Live At Calvary Assemble Of God, Orlando, FL/2003)
In Above All, Randy’s voice carried the weight of awe. The lyrics spoke of Jesus lifted high, yet choosing the cross out of love. With every line Randy drew attention not to himself but to the message his deep tones holding the silence between phrases like sacred ground. The standout moment came in the repeated words about the cross, where his voice softened but never lost its strength, like reverence wrapped in song.
What tied both performances together was Randy’s sincerity. He does not sing to impress but to connect, whether with God or with those listening. His gift lies in the way he makes music feel honest and personal, as if each word matters beyond melody. That is why his songs continue to touch lives. Follow Randy Travis on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube the next song might be exactly what you need.