Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main wors… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main worship leaders associated with the Soul Survivor organization. He is now with Passion Conferences and an artist for Six Steps Records. He has authored and edited multiple books on Christian worship, including "The Unquenchable Worshipper" and the book Facedown which accompanied the album. Some of his most popular songs include Heart Of Worship, Let Everything That Has Breath, Once Again, and Blessed Be Your Name, the latter winning the "Worship Song of the Year" award in the 2005 GMA music awards.

He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.

Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.

Gracefully Broken
Matt Redman Lyrics

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Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

My heart stands in awe of Your name
Your mighty love stands strong to the end
You will fulfill Your purpose for me
You won't forsake me, You will be with me

Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
Pouring out my life again
Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
Oh, gracefully

All to Jesus now
All to Jesus now
Holding nothing back
Holding nothing back
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender

Here I am, God
Arms wide open (here I am, here I am)
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
Here I am, God
With my arms wide open (with my arms wide open)
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken, oh

Your power and work in me
I'm broken gracefully
I'm strong when I am weak
I will be free
Your power and work in me
I'm broken gracefully
I'm strong when I am weak
I will be free, yeah

Your power and work in me (work in me)
I'm broken gracefully (broken gracefully)
(I'm strong when I am weak)
I will be free (I will be free)
Your power and work in me
Are gonna work in me (I'm broken gracefully)
I'm strong, I'm strong
I will be free

Your power and work in me (your work in me)
I'm broken gracefully (I'm so broken)
I'm strong when I am weak (I'm strong)
I will be free

Your power and work in me
I'm broken gracefully (I'm broken gracefully)
I'm strong when I am weak
I will be free

Here I am, God
Arms wide open

Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

Overall Meaning

The song "Gracefully Broken" by Matt Redman follows a powerful plea to God with a total surrender to His will. The opening lines of the song reveal the singer's willingness to give everything he possesses to God and asks for a divine intervention to increase what he has. The singer then goes to the heart of worship, which is a broken spirit and a contrite heart. The chorus confesses unwaveringly that the singer is broken and pours out his life before God's throne, the ultimate sacrifice in worship.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that the love of God is mighty, from beginning to end, and He will fulfill every purpose He has for the singer's life. The singer finds solace in this knowledge that God will never abandon him. The bridge repeats the phrases "Here I am, God, Arms wide open, Pouring out my life, Gracefully broken," displaying the voluntary submission of the singer's life to God's purposes.

The song has a unique arrangement and vibe that intertwines the lyrics with a catchy melody. It is a slow, prayerful, and intimate song that expresses total surrender to God's will. Matt Redman wrote the song alongside Jonas Myrin and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.

Line by Line Meaning

Take all I have in these hands
I offer everything I have to You

And multiply, God, all that I am
Please bless me and increase everything I have

And find my heart on the altar again
Help me to give my heart completely to You again

Set me on fire, set me on fire
I want to be filled with Your spirit and passion

Here I am, God
I am ready to offer myself to You

Arms wide open
I am ready to receive from You

Pouring out my life
I am surrendering everything I have to You

Gracefully broken
I am beautifully and willingly submitting myself to You

My heart stands in awe of Your name
I am filled with reverence and respect for Your name

Your mighty love stands strong to the end
Your powerful love will always endure

You will fulfill Your purpose for me
You have a plan for my life and will see it to completion

You won't forsake me, You will be with me
You will never abandon me and will always be by my side

Pouring out my life again
I will continually offer myself to You

All to Jesus now
I give everything to Jesus

Holding nothing back
I will not hold anything back from Jesus

I surrender
I fully give myself to Jesus

Your power and work in me
I know that Your power and purpose is at work in my life

I'm broken gracefully
My submission to You is beautiful and purposeful

I'm strong when I am weak
I find strength in You even when I am at my weakest

I will be free
Your power and purpose in me will bring me freedom

Are gonna work in me
I trust that Your work in me will continue

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Bryan Torwalt, Jonas Myrin, Katie Torwalt, Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Shirleyni Jayakody

7y↑244

Take all I have in these hands
And multiply, God, all that I am
And find my heart on the altar again
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, take all I have in these hands
And multiply, God, all that I am
And find my heart on the altar again
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
My heart stands in awe of Your name
Your mighty love stands strong to the end
You will fulfill Your purpose for me
You won't forsake me, You will be with me
Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
Pouring out my life again
Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
Oh, gracefully
All to Jesus now
All to Jesus now
Holding nothing back
Holding nothing back
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender
Here I am, God
Arms wide open (here I am, here I am)
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken
Here I am, God
With my arms wide open (with my arms wide open)
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken, oh
Your power and work in me
I'm broken gracefully
I'm strong when I am weak
I will be free
Your power and work in me
I'm broken gracefully
I'm strong when I am weak
I will be free, yeah
Your power and work in me (work in me)
I'm broken gracefully (broken gracefully)
(I'm strong when I am weak)
I will be free (I will be free)
Your power and work in me
Are gonna work in me (I'm broken gracefully)
I'm strong, I'm strong
I will be free
Your power and work in me (your work in me)
I'm broken gracefully (I'm so broken)
I'm strong when I am weak (I'm strong)
I will be free
Your power and work in me
I'm broken gracefully (I'm broken gracefully)
I'm strong when I am weak
I will be free
Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

All comments from YouTube:

arsenioss

6y↑207

No matter what you're going through, remember that God has you in the palm of His hand.

RJ-SicilianoLover😎

arsenioss Amen

RJ-SicilianoLover😎

6y↑1

I struggle with insomnia I have to keep talking to God when I wake up and suffer with chronic pain

Lordspers

4y↑2

Absolutely correct

Kailey?????

amen❤️

Elisa

Amen😭

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madison begemann

3y↑10

I've been feeling like I've been losing my religion and this song is making me want to come back home. I so grateful for this song right now <3

Lydia Du Preez

2y↑4

JUST SIT STILL AND LISTEN TO THE WORDS.. U CAN FEEL GODS PRESENCE....AMEN🙌🙌🙌

Chloe Grace

4y↑70

Sunday is my 13th Birthday and I'm finally getting baptized.

Patricia Wallace

2y↑2

God bless you! Praise the Most High for his many wonders and his amazing grace Amen.

alika acousta

1y↑3

Godbless you child! You are making the best choice you could ever make in a lifetime - you won’t regret!
You might think not, being you are still in your teens but when you turn to adulthood you will remember this message!!
When i turned 13 many years ago i was a hardcore criminal that led me to prison alot and making all the wrong choices!
I admire you for making this decision at an early age!
Godbless you and your Ohana!

Ryan Kang

47w↑3

May God bless you so that you can keep growing in His grace.

Kurt Barks

41w↑1

Praise God!!!!!

Paul brown

37w↑4

Now, your 15 or almost. How does it feel to have Victory?

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Rosalle Painter

6y↑23

I lost my father and i cannot deal with all the emotions that come with grief. This song speaks to me on so many levels. Thank you for creating this beautiful song.

Rachael Ireland

I'm so sorry. I now know that grief and it was almost unbearable. I hope God has gotten you to a place of rest in Him.

4terrygirls

3y↑25

Hello. My name is Grace, and I was depressed from when I was 7 years old to when I was 14. I still have bad relapses. Listening to this song? I just felt so much thanks. I’m not alone  I learned that the hard way because my best friend helped me through my depression, even though she wasn’t even conscious of it!
I give God my life.
Here I am; Grace, fully broken...

persia Franklin

4y↑19

Happiness is always temporary, but Faith endures thru anything that one is going thru❤️ Faith, Love, Pray

Carol J

6y↑6

We all have been gracefully broken and when you look back and remember his unconditional love is just priceless. In love with you Lord❤️

Sunshineinforney

6y↑7

It's in the profound brokenness that the Lord has been the closest to my heart and overwhelmed me with His great love and unending mercy

Lakyn Gibson

6y↑8

Anyone out there... if you're in that valley... You're not alone and you should know that you are loved by the God who created the stars... the same one you created you. ❤

Kim Margaret

4y↑9

God loves you all. To those struggling, don't give up. You are very very loved.

Child of ABBA

6y↑15

My fiancé and I are singing with this song on the beautiful Maile Beach on Oahu, the sun is setting and there are seagulls flying circles around and above us. The heavens declare the glory of the Lord! Hallelujah!!!!!

Mary Vargas

6y↑7

Jesus you are my hiding place you are my strength you are faithful and I will rise when he calls my name

Patricia Wallace

Amen

Cathy Wright

6y↑4

The Lord's power...at work in me. Hallelujah, I praise you Jesus. Amen.

A Warrior of the Light of Christ

6y↑6

I have surrendered my heart fully to Jesus and I couldn't be happier, there is nothing in this world that compares to the feeling of trusting fully and completely in the Lord thy God. The only people in this world that can ever truly be happy are those whom have the love of Christ our Lord in their hearts and follow His teachings. May the love of Our Father bless us all and keep us safe from all evil.

Erica Anderson

6y↑2

Amen!

Tuireising Shatsang

3y↑9

Buried my face against my hands kneeling down to the ground, still hoping Jesus hear my pray.

Olive Vher Legarde

2y↑3

Here I am God arms wide open.. Longing for You Lord 🙏

The Cause of Christ-Children Of God

6y↑5

I AM BROKEN GRACEFULLY I AM PROUD OF IT TOO BECAUSE THIS IS PART OF WHO I AM

Jessa Saito

6y↑208

God will break you to position
He will break you to promote you
And break you to put you in your right place
But when He breaks you He doesn't hurt you, He doesn't
When He breaks you He doesn't destroy you, He does it with; grace

Jessie L

4y↑2

Jessa Saito yep! Amen!

Shiku Njoroge

4y↑3

Hallelujah!

Dolores Monroe

3y↑1

Amen

Jason Brown

Amen

Droopy Castaneda

6y↑27

When God speaks to you through the words of a song, that is so powerful that the tears just start to roll..that is the power of god, he hears your heart...

Ross Card

Amen!

Gina, Solus Christus

6y↑2

Thank you ! All to Jesus now, holding nothing back, I surrender ♥ Hallelujah!

The Book of Heather

6y↑1

Thank you JESUS for always remembering me. Such a kind and merciful savior you are.

Rowan Finley

3y↑8

Jesus, our Lord, you put us back together and we are even more beautiful when you heal us. In your name, Jesus, I am healed and my ear can hear again.

Renee C.S Clarke (Plentiful)

6y↑60

To surrender your problems to Jesus is such a beautiful thing!

Aubrey Carr

6y↑40

I needed this so much. Sometimes you've got to be broken so that you can heal properly. I think that's me now. Broken finally so that I can start really healing.

b

6y↑2

Aubrey Carr amen! You have to know sadness to know joy.

Jessie L

4y↑2

Yep, amen our lord is faithful!

Donna Graham

7y↑4

Such a beautiful anointed song. Praise to God always

Mikenssy Membreno

6y↑4

I LOVE THIS SONG..i hear and i feel HIS presence there with me...i just love it ...its so true how we have to give him all our worries and just praise him saying i surrender here i am

Michelle Roznowski

6y↑6

We live in a broken world it's Awesome to know that God still loves us even while we're broken I spread out my arms to you God gracefully broken!!!

JESUS FOR GENERATION MINISTRIES

6y↑14

without u lord I'm nothing. I surrender ..here I'm my Jesus my saviour.....my lovely father....super song heart touching..

Linn Egeland

1y↑4

This song is my life right now ❤

Jackie Arnold

7y↑12

God is good!!! He never leaves us!!!! Thank you, Lord!!! 💖

SAI YONG DAWN

6y↑4

Powerful.
Here I am Lord arms wide opened
GRACEFULLY BROKEN MY LORD!!!

Israeljosedasilvafilho Israelfilho

3y↑1

Oh my God♥️♥️♥️this song is so perfect,i love it.

Irene Wood

7y↑21

Such a beautiful song!!! Keep on singing Matt. GOD is listening! All praise n glory to His Mighty Name!!!

Chauntae McRae

6y↑26

Biblical, encouraging,breaking barriers, and building bridges. What's not to love??🙌🔥

Romelia Vargas

6y↑4

Mis brazos estan abiertos y mi corazon dispuesto a seguir tus mandamientos a corazon abierto y con el alma quebrantada pero aun de pie por tu misericordia y tu infinito amor mi Dios!

Javier cercas

4y↑1

Thank you... Jesus..
.

Judy Taylor

3y↑3

Praying for you all. He is you strength, hope, love, encouraging you hold on to him. He i's there for you, loving you through everything, next to you, guiding you, behind you, lifting you as you need to just call to him, Jesus.

Too Blessed847

6y↑4

Such an awesome song for an awesome God. This is my surrender song saying Lord here I am: eradicate that which you haven't planted from me.

Patricia Wallace

Amen

Minnie Blouin

3y↑3

This is the most beautiful song I have heard and I feel god close to my heart. I worship with this song every night since I listen to it on Amazon, then in utube

Aneta Řezníčková

6y↑1

All glory to God 🙌

Nella Bozhko

3y↑3

This song is inspiring if you're broken inside!!! There are moments when I'm so bitterly broken that my mind gets clouded with doubts about whether or not God cares about me.

Tenia Mitchell

7y↑13

When I heard THIS song I was in touch because God is the one who💓 you he will never turn his back on you and he loves you.

Alan Lewis

6y↑3

Wow this song is so beautiful and power. It's what we need to get closer to Jesus, in worship

dietcoke1996

5y↑2

Thank you, Jesus, for I am gracefully broken. Come in and remold me in Your will.

Meagan Mirandilla

6y↑12

Amazing how God can take all our broken pieces and turn it into something He can use

Tony

Yes I totally agree... There's always good in struggles, use it, own it Meagan

Leona Middleton

HERE I AM GOD With my arms wide open ❤️favorite part of the song!!

James Marq

7y↑3

This is an awesome song reminding me of Gods power working in me everyday

abigail crisostomo

4y↑10

I been there, felt broken, alone and abandoned but God has grace us with love and hope that is incomparable. When you felt no worth just remember that He bought us with His holy and precious blood, I declare healing to your wounds and a blessing to your life, if only we could see how God look upon us, full of love, hope, and understanding, bless your life know that when we are weak the glory of God will appear.

April Robinson keefe

5y↑3

Thank you LORD GOD

Angella Mae

Love this song! Have to least listen to this song 3 times in a day to get through a day. "Gracefully broken" and "I surrender"

Cederic Jeffries

6y↑2

Here I am Lord...I surrender to your amazing love....I surrender

Gladys Leigh

5y↑1

To God be the glory.

Cee Dee

This is a beautiful beautiful song. And what a wonderful collaboration between gospel artists.

Marilyn Wailehua-Kalua

4y↑45

Brokenness is only for a moment grace comes in our brokenness mercy is released in our brokenness hope comes in our brokenness Love breathes life in our brokenness God is still in control of our brokenness and He will see all who are broken through being victorious and not a victim being strengthened as David cried out to the Lord. Lord in my distress I require your strength we lean into Him much more. Thank you for sharing; God’s Amazing Love 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Shelley Rowley

I Love what you wrote it's 💯 right .I have gone through a lot In my life but Jesus has Never left my side .he has been my strength my comforter my provider and So much more .he will truly make you stronger then you thought could be Trust him he is Always Faithful

Rogelio De Santores

true sister

Annalmn Lmn

6y↑5

i just started crying ... i love God

Patricia Wallace

And the Lord loves you too, even more. God bless you.

Kayode Kuku

7y↑2

Certainly one of the songs of the Year!!! Powerful Lyrics.....#Proclamation #Surrender #DeepWorship

Adrien PourJésus

5y↑2

A Beautiful Song Brother Matt ! Stay abundantly blessed with JESUS 🙏🏻✨

Georgann Haeffner

5y↑4

I love this song so much!! Speaks to my soul every time!

Georgann Haeffner

7y↑31

I love this video so much! I love the explosions of color, and the lyrics. What I love the most is the mix of contemporary Christian and gospel singers. What could happen if we could truly appreciate and enjoy each other's music? How could we be world changers and peace bringers if we could join together like this?

John Moates

"we are the world" ?

Romelia Vargas

6y↑1

My arms are open, come and rescue my soul! 🙏🏻

Suzanne van Duijn

7y↑23

Your power at work in me, I'm broken gracefuly, I'm strong when I am weak, I will be free.

Wow, those words made me cry and laugh at the same time. Love this song!!

Bradden Ford

7y↑609

This song hits so much at my life. I've recently poured out everything in my life to Him. I gave up everything I know and love for Him to move in me holding nothing back. I have beaten a addiction that has held me for 3 years and trust the path He has for me in my life. He is changing my broken story into a story of life and all glory to Jesus for saving me. He is a awesome God that no matter were your at, He can save you. He is the only reason I'm alive and living. Never lose hope

Diana Hangea

7y↑6

Brad Ford God bless you
He is an awesome Father
I'll pray for you to be free in His name and to stay against the sin🙏

Dave Aru

7y↑9

Amen!
He is the reason I am alive as well.
Jesus showers His love, and we are changed inside to out!
Thank you for sharing brother!

Samson Cj

7y↑1

Amen!

GraceLily YOSHUA

7y↑8

Brad Ford : let your test be testimony! ... "you have trials in this world. But be of good cheer for i have overcome the world" .... "as jesus is today so am i in this world" ... "for we have been accepted in the beloved & adopted into sonship righteous sanctified justified redeemed into much more abundant sozo life by Jesus blood" ... "i have been given all authority over heaven & earth" ... "go preach the gospel, heal the sick & cast out evil in my name" 👐💕

Debo777 7

7y↑6

Brad Ford glory to his name Jesus is amazing !!!! You are not alone we do recover from and affliction bro !!!!

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Adri Oosthuizen

5y↑2

Oh Matt Redman there is no one with a voice like yours.. you and your group.. thank you Tasha for your part.. may God blessss you all.. only our Jesus

Gigi Baby

7y↑9

Such a beautiful moving song! 😪
God bless you all!

ACTS 2 : 38 A

3y↑3

Amen amen and amennnn.
No word can’t define the LORD ALMIGHTY..

Salandsarina Perez

6y↑1

Best song out still.... 🙏🙌thank you Jesus for your presence

Martinez

6y↑38

I love this song so much... it’s the song that made me decide I need Jesus back in my life and in my family’s. God is wonderful and his love for you is enormous! Songs makes me tear up every time I hear it. So beautiful.

Aashish Loetawan

6y↑1

Stephanie Gibson , welcome back sister !

Tony

4y↑1

It's a very beautiful song...i only just found it... And God.... Hope you kept Jesus in your life for all this time

Ethel Moore

3y↑1

I was the same way and I changed my life by turning to God now live is so awesome Amen

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IMFURA KENNY

This song is life❤💥❤

Griss84

This song is so beautiful and graceful

John

I was miserably broken. For years. I didn't understand what gracefully broken meant until I realized He was beginning to heal me. I'm learning to thank Him for that breaking because through it He brought me closer to himself.

LaDonne

I love this song so much!! And Matt Redman is so great!!

Debra Labbe

7y↑10

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS WITH ME ...GOD BLESS YOU ..I LOVE IT !!!

Stephanie Fortney

3y↑1

Beautiful Inspiration in His ♥️…..it’s Your Strength….Thank you….

bladimir corrales

3y↑3

The joy of the Lord is my strenght.

Ethel Moore

3y↑7

I've tough of taking my life tell I decided that I can not do it on my own and I turned to God and he is working on me day by day and it's helping me allot thank you God Amen

Sharky

3y↑1

Hi, I have come across your message. How are you doing today? I am here to listen. Praying for you!

cyrill john godinez

6y↑3

God is good all the time 😇

Theresa Larkin

6y↑2

My heart stands in awe of your mighty love stands strong to the end , You will fulfill your purpose for me, You won’t forsake me, you’ll always be with me.... ❤️

Josh Lavender

6y↑4

No matter how many times you've sinned and have done bad things, God still loves you and he will do the unspeakable.

Onnie Fuchs

This song really moved me deep my soul this morning. Love...Love it.

Jesus's Flower

6y↑2

Great song. I identify myself with it. I love you my tender Jesus!!!

Karen Sawyer

3y↑2

I am also a very depressed person wanting to end my life but Jesus is always watching over me and keeps me from it plus gives me hope and all my hope is in Jesus Christ

Judi Pearson

6y↑1

This song speaks to my heart, lifts me up and once again I find myself praising our All Mighty God.

Kim Flores Donan

HALLELUJAH 🙌! Beautiful gospel song❤️

Moises Ramos

6y↑4

I just love it when the people in the comment section are so positive and filled with joy and love. God Bless and have have a great Year👌🙏

Michael Riggs

6y↑11

The idea of brokenness is one that is so fearfully common in our walk with Christ...I cannot recall any depths of my life that wasn’t due to my own selfish will, rampant sin or blatant rejection of God’s merciful grace. It was His love breaking through my stubborn veneer- bringing me to my knees in surrender and restoration. Thank you Jesus for what you endured to redeem us all...

Katinka Van Kinne

This song saved my life ❤️❤️‍🔥💯🙏

Garzelous Curd

6y↑1

People who dislike this song shame on them, this is an awesome song, praise God for this worship song.

Lezelle Myburgh

When your day starts with challenges :-(. Then the Holy Spirit plants this song in your Spirit, and you know you are not alone. Thank you, Abba Father for always being there in the good and the bad days. Shalom

Tshivhombela Murunwa 🥀

3y↑2

Am I the only one who listens to this song every now n then? This is a real "spirit lifter" for me.....

Marius Murths

7y↑47

This is exactly where I am in my relationship with God "Gracefully Broken"....Father God not only breaks us for His Glory, but to build character within us, in order to handle the blessing that He is about to pour out on us! Thanks Matt

MrHeatAz

Marius Murths The blessing is already there. Believe and receive in Jesus name

Madhu Mitha Mk

Amen

Kayleah Jean

Heard this at church camp, a week ago, best song I’ve heard in a long time

qt._idk

Say ur prayers every morning and thank God for everything Amen!

Alex Williams

5y↑2

Here I am God, arms wide open. I am giving all that I have for I don't need them , I want you. Amen.

Nick

6y↑23

Man, what a powerful song.

Stephanie Amanda

6y↑2

This song is what keeps me strong
God works in amazing ways, and this song shows no matter how much you are Broken God never gives up for we are his children
Everytime i listen to this song i cry because i felt broken for so long till i poured my heart out to God