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Damaged or Gracefully Broken?

Matt Redman sings a song entitled, "Gracefully Broken", in which the chorus of the song really depicts an image we all need to grasp fully. Listen carefully to these words: " Here I am God, arms wide open, pouring out my life, gracefully broken. "  The image is one of submission - lifting arms - not just a little bit, but totally and completely wide open. Wide open - does that frighten anyone else? Wide open means nothing is hidden, but it also means nothing is unable to enter into the space created by being open to receive! But you’ll welcome us with  open   arms  when we run for cover to you. Let the party last all night! Stand guard over our celebration. You are famous,  God , for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight. (Psalm 5:11-12 MSG) God has a special way of welcoming those with open arms - for open arms depict an open heart - and an open heart is the best ground for God's grace to work. God can take what we offer with open arms - ope...