Open Arms
Embracing Grace: A Journey from Darkness to Redemption
Lyrics
Everyone of us is just about to break
Expressing the fragility of individuals, nearing a point of emotional breakdown.
Around the corner from another new mistake
Suggesting the inevitability of making new mistakes, emphasizing the cyclic nature of challenges.
O God, are you big enough?
Pondering the vastness and adequacy of God in the face of human struggles.
And we try and try to do our very best
Highlighting efforts to excel, yet acknowledging the tendency to create chaos instead.
But the only thing we seem to make is a mess
Conveying a sense of frustration at the difficulty in producing positive outcomes.
O God, are you big enough?
Raising the question again about the sufficiency of God in the midst of challenges.
When we find ourselves inside the darkness
Describing being in a state of darkness, with confusion overshadowing the presence of light.
And confusion is hiding where the light is
Exploring the idea that God is present even when confusion obscures understanding.
He is always there with open arms
Assuring that God is always ready to embrace individuals with open arms during challenging times.
When the world has stolen our affection
Acknowledging the impact of worldly distractions on one's devotion and love.
And our hearts are pushing us to treason
Referring to internal struggles that may lead to betrayal or disloyalty.
He is always there with open arms
Reiterating the consistent availability of God's open arms despite human failings.
We are weak enough to drown upon the waves
Emphasizing human vulnerability, being capable of both weakness and harm.
But strong enough to crucify him again and again
Recognizing human capacity for causing harm, even to the extent of metaphorical crucifixion.
O God, are you big enough?
Repeating the question about the magnitude of God's capacity in the face of human actions.
In the end we all begin to contemplate
Reflecting on the contemplative nature of individuals as they consider God's love.
How He could love a world that spits into his face
Expressing a sense of disbelief at God's love for a world that rejects Him.
O God, are you big enough?
Posing the question once again about the adequacy of God in the midst of doubt.
When we find ourselves inside the darkness
Reiterating the theme of facing darkness and confusion, emphasizing God's constant presence.
And confusion is hiding where the light is
Stating that God is always there, even when it seems difficult to find clarity.
He is always there with open arms
Affirming the continuous availability of God's open arms in times of darkness.
When the world has stolen our affection
Highlighting the impact of worldly distractions on one's affection and love for God.
And our hearts are pushing us to treason
Describing internal struggles that may lead to betrayal or disloyalty.
He is always there with open arms
Reassuring the constancy of God's open arms despite human failings.
Can it be that You can see me through the dark
Contemplating the possibility of God seeing individuals in their darkest moments.
That the brokenness in me won’t close Your open arms
Expressing a belief that one's brokenness does not deter God's welcoming embrace.
O God, O God
Repeatedly calling upon God in a moment of reflection or prayer.
When we find ourselves inside the darkness
Reiterating the theme of facing darkness and confusion, emphasizing God's constant presence.
And confusion is hiding where the light is
Stating that God is always there, even when it seems difficult to find clarity.
He is always there with open arms
Affirming the continuous availability of God's open arms in times of darkness.
When the world has stolen our affection
Highlighting the impact of worldly distractions on one's affection and love for God.
And our hearts are pushing us to treason
Describing internal struggles that may lead to betrayal or disloyalty.
He is always there with open arms
Reassuring the constancy of God's open arms despite human failings.
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