This song originated in a period where much of my focus was on the soul literally being a part of God. I still think it extremely likely that this is true. I wrote the first two lines of the first verse then God took over and the song moved away from that central theme to one of being open to God’s will. I started it a couple of months ago and finished it today.
May you feel and recognize God’s blessings in your life today and always!
John
‘Open’
Open my soul
The piece of me that is You
Open my ears
Let me hear Your truth
Open my heart
To Your loving way
Open my hands
To do Your work this day
Open heart, open hands, open door
I’m ready to live as You’d want me to, Lord
With Your Holy Spirit, every inch of me fill
I’m open, ready, willing to do Your will
Open my cupboards
I’ve plenty to share
Open my closets
I’ve clothes to spare
Open my wallet
To those in need
Open my eyes
To view the world You see
Open heart, open hands, open door
I’m ready to live as You’d want me to, Lord
With Your Holy Spirit, every inch of me fill
I’m open, ready, willing to do Your will
Open my thoughts
And let my spirit soar
Open my time
So I serve You more
Open my arms
To embrace those in pain
Open my mouth
To sing Jesus’ name
Open heart, open hands, open door
I’m ready to live as You’d want me to, Lord
With Your Holy Spirit, every inch of me fill
I’m open, ready, willing to do Your will
Open my will
Do with me as You please
Open my world
To opportunity
Open my fears
And help me understand
Open my palms
To welcome every hand
Open heart, open hands, open door
I’m ready to live as You’d want me to, Lord
With Your Holy Spirit, every inch of me fill
I’m open, ready, willing to do Your will
Copyright December 28, 2011 John Lage, Jr. All rights reserved.
