Her new album represents her triumphant return to the music industry. For about a decade, Whitney Houston’s life has been marred with allegations of drug abuse, domestic violence and marriage troubles. The public has witnessed the demise of Whitney’s music career, her character, and her faith in God. She became like many other stars who lost their career to drugs/addiction. Many doubted her return to the music industry and rehabilitation from her addiction. “I Look to You” portrays how she was able to recover and return to herself.
The Chorus states:
I look to you/ I look to you/After all my strength is gone/In you I can be strong/
I look to you/I look to you/And when melodies are gone In you I hear a song/I look to you
This chorus explains Whitney’s solution in her road to recovery. All efforts and beliefs we have in ourselves are insufficient. Jesus is our strength, our song, our Savior; He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6-7) When we have Jesus and we look to Him, He will provide all that we need and lead us to Him. The chorus also gives us hope. We can see the true power of Jesus’ work in Whitney. We can see that because she looks to Jesus, she has the victory.
During her interview with Oprah, when she released this album, she stated that she is continuing to fight and battle her addiction. Recently, Whitney Houston has been in the news regarding rumors of her odd behaviors again, as well as her concert facing many criticisms. This song reflects her constant prayer and state of heart, where she must look to God for strength, courage and salvation. These verses, “…Searching for that open door/And every road that I’ve taken/Led to my regret…” speaks to us about how only Jesus is the way, the truth and the light. We pray that Whitney continue to find strength in God and be courageous and victorious in her struggles.
Her new album represents her triumphant return to the music industry. For about a decade, Whitney Houston’s life has been marred with allegations of drug abuse, domestic violence and marriage troubles. The public has witnessed the demise of Whitney’s music career, her character, and her faith in God. She became like many other stars who lost their career to drugs/addiction. Many doubted her return to the music industry and rehabilitation from her addiction. “I Look to You” portrays how she was able to recover and return to herself.
The Chorus states: I look to you/ I look to you/After all my strength is gone/In you I can be strong/ I look to you/I look to you/And when melodies are gone In you I hear a song/I look to you This chorus explains Whitney’s solution in her road to recovery. All efforts and beliefs we have in ourselves are insufficient. Jesus is our strength, our song, our Savior; He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6-7) When we have Jesus and we look to Him, He will provide all that we need and lead us to Him. The chorus also gives us hope. We can see the true power of Jesus’ work in Whitney. We can see that because she looks to Jesus, she has the victory.
During her interview with Oprah, when she released this album, she stated that she is continuing to fight and battle her addiction. Recently, Whitney Houston has been in the news regarding rumors of her odd behaviors again, as well as her concert facing many criticisms. This song reflects her constant prayer and state of heart, where she must look to God for strength, courage and salvation. These verses, “…Searching for that open door/And every road that I’ve taken/Led to my regret…” speaks to us about how only Jesus is the way, the truth and the light. We pray that Whitney continue to find strength in God and be courageous and victorious in her struggles.