Completely - By Ana Laura

This song has touched my heart. I first heard it on the movie 'Facing the Giants'. This movie changed my life for the better. It is amazing how greatly it has affected my life. This movie is all about bringing the glory to God, and to him alone. We often give ourselves the credit when good things happen. It was about completely trusting in Him. I have 'given my heart' to God on many occasions, but now I realize that I did half-heartidly. After watching this movie, and pondering its meaning, I have completely surrendered my life to Him. I have given Him all my trust. I strive to bring him the glory in everything that I do, think, and say in every part of my life. He deserves all the glory. He's the only one who deserves glory. Not one man can deserve a smidge of the glory that is due His name. I hope and pray that this song has the same affect on you that it did on me. 

Soli Deo Gloria

Sarah 

"Trust in the Lord with all you heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

Proverbs 3:5,6

Open Hands by Matt Papa

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

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

Personally, this song really speaks to me. This song is one that really makes you sit back and think of the meaning behind the lyrics. The lyrics have really brought some understanding in hard and confusing times for me. They really were an assurance to me that hey, I'm still learning, I'm still growing in my faith. I have been realizing lately that I have to trust God 110%. I know for a fact that I fail miserably at doing so, but I strive to trust in Him and Him alone. 

What are your thoughts?

Soli Deo Gloria

Sarah