--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If I could walk on water Like jesus did…" description: "\"If I could walk on water Like jesus did before If I knew all the answers To keep you coming back for more If I could paint a picture And then cut off m..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf3/anonymous-1_artist_if-i-could-walk-on-water-like-jesus-did_474931.jpg" --- # If I could walk on water Like jesus did before If I knew… ![“If I could walk on water Like jesus did before If I knew all the answers To keep you coming back for more If I could paint a picture And then cut off my own ear If I chose all the right colors Would this just disappear” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf3/anonymous-1_artist_if-i-could-walk-on-water-like-jesus-did_474931.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf3/anonymous-1_artist_if-i-could-walk-on-water-like-jesus-did_474931.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf3/anonymous-1_artist_if-i-could-walk-on-water-like-jesus-did_474931.jpg) > “If I could walk on water Like jesus did before If I knew all the answers To keep you coming back for more If I could paint a picture And then cut off my own ear If I chose all the right colors Would this just disappear” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker imagines possessing miraculous or artistic powers and wonders if that would erase personal struggles. **In simple terms:** Imagining extraordinary abilities might erase problems. Key Takeaway Consider what you truly need to change. Themes imagination selfreflection desire Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - creative block - spiritual yearning - selfacceptance Key Concepts mythic power artistic expression identity Questions to Reflect On - What would you change if you had such abilities? - Do you think power solves inner conflict? 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