Two kinds of open hands - 

• Open hands that are already full . . . of our plans, control, sin, selfish desires
• Open empty hands are trusting ones . . . . ready to receive what God desires for us. 

Keys to keeping open/empty hands - 

• Evaluate & acknowledge what you are holding
• Surrender it to God
• Prayer - for self-control & God’s strength 
• resting - in God’s presence, His love & truth - sitting in silence with Him is the act of waiting for God’s word 

We can take God's hand when ours are empty!