Open Hands

I was introduced to this song by my friend Emily who I met on last year’s trip to Africa and have I been obsessed with it ever since. So much so that it became the name of my blog. If you’ve never heard it you should stop reading this and go listen to it on YouTube immediately! A lot of things have changed in my life this past year and my eyes have really opened to what it means to “live with open hands” and let God take complete control of my life.

Just wanted to throw this out there … little explanation on the meaning of my blog.

We (Jason, Josh, and myself) leave tomorrow morning for Uganda. I’m so excited and nervous at the same time. I can’t wait to be back in Uganda serving and loving on those kids! So excited to see the things that are going to happen this summer. Please pray for us. Love you all J

Matt Papa - "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

And 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

And 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

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

As 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...
Jesus 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
With open hands, with open hands, with open hands