As I stood, worshipping at church on a Sunday morning a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help but fight back tears; overwhelming tears that started to stream down my face as I could only stand and listen to the words I was presenting before Christ.
OPEN HANDS
To give unselfishly
To love the least of these
Jesus I’m learning how to live with open hands
All these treasures that I own
Will never satisfy my soul
Jesus I lay them at your throne with open hands
I lift my hands open wide
Let the whole world see
How you love, how you died
How you set me free
Free at last I surrender
All I am with open hands
With open hands
To finally let go of my plans
These earthly kingdoms built of sand
Jesus at your cross I stand with open hands
You took the nails
You bore the crown
You hung your head
Your love poured out
You took my place
You paid the price
So Jesus now I will give my life
– Music and lyrics by Matt Papa
I LOVE listening to our pastor’s sermons every week, they are always filled with great humor and amazing insight and encouragement; but I have always had a stronger connection to music and lyrics.
This song has been speaking to me a lot lately of how I am still LEARNING how to give unselfishly and lay down all of my possessions at his feet.
Jesus doesn’t need my money, my gifts, my earthly valuables. He doesn’t even need me. But he WANTS me. Why not give up the temporary items that will vanish soon enough for not only serving Him for now, but being with Him for all eternity?
I know I have a long way to go and this is a great place to start.
I want the whole world to see me living with open hands for Him.
