The song was generally received well by critics . '' The New York Times '' highlighted Heath 's Grammy Award-nominated '' What If We '' album as one of the best Grammy nominees in Christian music that year , saying ; " Mr. Heath 's sense of wonder is firmly intact — ' Give Me Your Eyes , ' which is nominated for best gospel song , is a breezy statement of humble devotion . " The song was featured on '' USA Today '' 's top ten " pick of the week " playlist in the beginning of March 2009 ; the magazine 's editor and music critic Brian Mansfield said , " Grammy and Dove Award nominations are attracting a second look for Heath 's song about seeing life 's big picture . " Jesus Freak Hideout 's Matthew Watson said of Heath 's future music efforts : " it could be really outstanding if he sticks to more upbeat songs like ' Give Me Your Eyes ' . " The song was Grammy Award-nominated in the Best Gospel Song category for the 51st Grammy Awards of 2009 . It received two awards at the 40th GMA Dove Awards in April 2009 : Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year . On January 30 , 2010 , the song won an Emmy for the Nashville Rescue Mission : Hunger to Hope public service announcement campaign from the Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
40th GMA Dove Awards
40th GMA Dove Awards
Give Me Your Eyes