Austin French – Wide Open | Share Worthy Song

There’s a moment in every believer’s life when the walls start to close in. Not because God moved — but because we did. We build barriers. We hold back. We protect the wounded places and hide the broken ones. And somewhere along the way, we stop living with hearts wide open.

That’s the message behind Wide Open — a powerful anthem from Austin French. It’s not just another worship track; it’s a Proclamation. A call to stop playing it safe with God. To stop giving Him only the polished parts. To stop living behind fear, shame, or control. And instead, to throw the doors wide open and say, “Here I am. All of me.”

French delivers this song with urgency and vulnerability, reminding us that God isn’t asking for performance — He’s asking for permission. Permission to heal, to lead, to transform. The soaring melody and raw lyrics make Wide Open more than music; it’s an invitation to surrender fully and live unguarded in His presence.

I know what it feels like to keep parts of my life locked away — the places I didn’t want anyone, not even God, to see. But Wide Open reminds me that healing only comes when I stop hiding and let Him into those broken spaces. That’s not just my story; it’s all of ours. Every believer has moments of fear, shame, or guardedness, yet the invitation is the same: to open wide, to trust His mercy, and to discover that surrender is where freedom begins.

Psalm 139:23–24 says it best: “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” That’s the kind of openness this song calls us to — not just emotional, but spiritual.

And 2 Corinthians 6:11–13 echoes the same plea: “We have spoken freely to you… our heart is wide open. In return… open wide your hearts also.” That’s the invitation. To stop holding back. To stop living guarded. To let grace flood every corner.

Even Revelation 3:20 reminds us: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in…” That’s not just about salvation — it’s about intimacy. About letting Jesus into the places we’ve kept locked.

So if you’ve been living with your heart half-closed — this song is your invitation. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Don’t wait until you feel worthy. Open the door. Let Him in. Live wide open.

Austin French “Wide Open,” from the album God Is Good, is a bold, healing anthem for anyone ready to stop holding back and start living fully surrendered. Add it to your collection or share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God wants all of them — grab your copy [here on Amazon]. Every purchase supports their music and helps us keep sharing songs that lead people into deeper freedom and faith.

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