Click above to listen to Open Spaces (title track from my 8th album) as you read. If you enjoy you can stream, download music, or find sheet music at the following links: Open Spaces CD, MP3 Album, Piano Book, Open Spaces PDF Sheet Music, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora.
What is your favorite open space?
Is it a mountain top, a valley, an ocean shore? Is it an open field, the desert, flying high in the sky, being in the middle of the ocean, or somewhere else? 
This music idea originated from Psalm 119:45 in The Message — “And I’ll stride freely through wide open spaces as I look for your truth and your wisdom.” Recently I ran across this as well, “We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory” (Romans 5:2). I have always loved a marvelous vista or panoramic view. The mountains are my favorite, but ocean shores and cliffs, canyons, gorges, and long range meadows are not far behind. For me, the incredible heart rush I get from a breathtaking sight is symbolic of the spiritual high and spiritual peace God offers when I press into His grace and truth. He reveals things worth “seeing.” The next time I see a favorite open space, will I ask God to give me a glimpse of His love and grace toward me?
Thank you for sharing this blog post today, I am always comforted by God’s presence when I listed to your music. It brings me to a place of reflection and gratitude. Keep up the incredible ministry Stanton!
You’re welcome Colin, thanks so much for sharing your comments. Grace and peace, Stanton
I loved the mountains! Standing at the top of a mountain you have just hiked up and looking at the world from the top. It is truely glorious! I don’t see how anyone could deny there is a God from the top of a mountain! ( and thanks for the free album download! Such a wonderful surprise!)
Hi Tammy, thanks for your comments about mountains and God being on display. Blessings to you!
I love the mountains, but I also love the beach. And you can’t beat the pastures on our farm. Just being out in nature always makes me feel closer to God.
Thank you for your music. I just recently discovered it thanks to the Chris Fabry Live show. It really speaks to me and calms my soul.
Those are some good ones Jan. You’re welcome for the music, and thanks for your support! So glad it is calming for you. Plans are in place to record a Good Friday program with Chris Fabry in April, which will air on Good Friday, April 18th.