Open Hands

This morning I heard a new song to me by Laura Story, "Open Hands".

The lyrics caught my attention as I try to live my life open to God.  There are constant challenges and activities in life, but my desire and goal is to live open to God, to God's guidance and direction.

In order to hear the voice, One voice clearly, I know I need silence and solitude.  That has been an ongoing learning opportunity over the years.  It seems the more that is going on, the more I need to make that space.

I am grateful for reminders throughout the week to take and make that space.

As I balance events this weekend (LINK@ the Y fundraiser tonight and the ice cream social on Saturday, preaching on Sunday) with pastoral care, personal care, and family care, and as I prepare for the board meeting next week, I am reminded to keep open hands.

"Open Hands" by Laura Story

The sweetest sound, the highest praise,
Is the letting go of this life You gave
Our greatest prayer, an act of faith
Is an open hand; Lord have Your way

Take it all
Every hope, every dream, every plan
Take it all
Every weight, all the shame and brokenness
Jesus, I surrender all
Every victory and loss
Take it all, take it all
'till all I have is open hands

A clenching fist
A life of fear,
A burden held
Has no place here
Cause You call me now to cast it all
On the shoulders of the one who's strong

Take it all
Every hope, every dream, every plan
Take it all
Every weight, all the shame and brokenness
Jesus, I surrender all
Every victory and loss
Take it all, take it all
'till all I have is open hands
All I have is open hands

I'm not afraid of what I lose
My greatest joy is finding You
I'm not afraid of what I lose
My greatest joy is finding You

Take it all, take it all
Take it all, take it all

Take it all
Every hope, every dream, every plan.
Take it all
Every weight, all the shame and brokenness
Jesus, I surrender all
Every victory and loss
Take it all, take it all
'till all I have is open hands

All I have is open hands. I surrender
'till all I have is open hands

I don't know what is going on in your life or on your journey these days, but I pray that you too may have open hands.

Blessings on the journey,

Debra