Tim Timmons - Let's Be Beautiful Lyrics
Lyrics
Everybody waits for the moment the bride comes out
Open up the doors and watch her walk down the aisle
Is she lovely, is she shining, is she looking at the one she loves?
Everybody's watching, what are we all about?
When we open up the doors, is religion all that walks out?
Are we lovely, are we shining, are we looking at the One we love
Or is His glory divided 'cause we're looking at ourselves too much?
Let's be beautiful
With love so radical
Full of compassion
Oh, what would happen
If we were powerful
From grace that overflows
Love into action?
Oh, what would happen
If we were beautiful?
We could be the body of the invisible God
Shining like a light in places where hope is gone
Are we courageous, are we fearless, are we following the One we love
With love contagious, that frees us, to hope and to trust?
Oh there a revolution has begun
Oh there a revolution is His love
Oh Come on, let's leave our fears here at the door
Oh come on, we're invited to more
Video
Let's Be Beautiful
Meaning & Inspiration
Tim Timmons’ compelling track, "Let's Be Beautiful," released on June 3, 2013, as part of his album *Cast My Cares*, serves as a powerful anthem and a profound spiritual self-examination for the body of Christ. Far from a superficial call to aesthetics, the song delves deep into the essence of what it means for believers to authentically reflect God's love and character to a watching world. It presents a poignant narrative, beginning with the universally understood image of a bride on her wedding day – a moment charged with anticipation, beauty, and focused love for one's beloved.
The brilliance of Timmons' message lies in its immediate pivot from this cherished scene to a challenging question for the Church: "When we open up the doors, is religion all that walks out?" This isn't just about outward appearance; it's a stark inquiry into whether our faith is truly radiating the glory of God, or if it's merely a performance, a set of rituals devoid of genuine, transformative power. The song probes whether we, as followers of Christ, are genuinely "lovely" and "shining," with our gaze fixed on the One we claim to love, or if God's glory is tragically "divided 'cause we're looking at ourselves too much." This question resonates deeply with biblical admonitions against hypocrisy and self-righteousness, echoing Jesus' warnings about those who perform their righteousness for human applause rather than for God (Matthew 6:1). It also calls to mind Paul's passionate plea in Galatians 2:20, reminding us that it is "no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me."
The chorus, "Let's be beautiful with love so radical, full of compassion," becomes the heartfelt answer and an earnest prayer for transformation. This beauty isn't of this world; it is a spiritual radiance born from divine love. A "radical" love is a love that goes against the grain, a self-sacrificing agape that mirrors Christ's ultimate act on the cross (Romans 5:8). It's a love that compels us to move beyond passive observation to active engagement with the world's pain, expressed through genuine "compassion," as seen in the very heart of Jesus for the lost and suffering (Matthew 9:36). The song then pivots to envisioning a Church that is "powerful from grace that overflows," highlighting that true strength doesn't come from human might or impressive programs, but from the unmerited favor of God (2 Corinthians 12:9). This grace, when fully embraced, compels "love into action," fulfilling the New Testament's consistent call to demonstrate faith through deeds, not just words (James 2:17, 1 John 3:18). The repeated question, "Oh, what would happen if we were beautiful?" stirs the imagination to conceive of a world powerfully impacted by such an authentic, vibrant expression of faith.
Moving into the second verse, Timmons clarifies the profound purpose of this spiritual beauty: "We could be the body of the invisible God, shining like a light in places where hope is gone." This powerful imagery connects directly to the scriptural understanding of the Church as Christ's hands and feet in the world (1 Corinthians 12:27), tasked with making the unseen God visible through their actions. We are called to be the "light of the world" (Matthew 5:14), illuminating darkness and bringing hope where despair reigns, much like Isaiah 60:1-3 prophesies about God's glory rising upon His people to impact the nations. The song further challenges us to be "courageous" and "fearless," attributes essential for truly following Christ in a world often hostile to His message (Joshua 1:9, 2 Timothy 1:7). This courage is not reckless; it's rooted in a "love contagious, that frees us, to hope and to trust." This speaks to the liberating power of God's love (2 Corinthians 3:17) and its inherent ability to draw others into a life of faith and hope (John 13:34-35).
The bridge culminates this message with a declaration: "Oh there a revolution has begun, Oh there a revolution is His love." This isn't a revolution of political upheaval or violence, but a profound transformation of hearts and societies through the radical power of God's love, the very foundation of His kingdom (Romans 14:17). It's an invitation to "leave our fears here at the door," stepping out in boldness, trusting God's provision and guidance rather than succumbing to the anxieties that often paralyze us (1 John 4:18). Ultimately, "Let's Be Beautiful" is an inspiring call to embrace our divine invitation to "more" – more than just survival, more than mere religiosity, but to a life overflowing with purpose, passion, and the authentic, radiant beauty of Christ himself, lived out in radical love and compassion, ultimately bringing glory to God and hope to a broken world.