Lifted Hands...
Whenever we ask for something and it was granted, we always say 'thanks'. As a sign of appreciation, we smile, we utter thanksgiving, and most often, we say a prayer. But how do we really say a thanksgiving prayer?
Throughout the Scriptures, we find various physical postures in thanksgiving, praise, and worship that can tamper with our comfort. No matter what is your denominational background, we have either seen or heard of worship practices we may question. Nevertheless, we cannot deny that God’s Word doesn’t just invite us to worship our beloved King with words and songs of praise; it summons us to incorporate physical worship.
Most Christians say a prayer of thanksgiving with a lifted hand. Let’s look at the blessed gift of lifting our hands.
Universally, the sign of surrender is the raising of our hands and arms above our heads. Yes, surrender is at the apex of every worship time. With hands lifted high, we are at our most vulnerable. We are not covering ourselves. We are not trying to preserve or protect ourselves.
Perhaps the most endearing and sweet aspect of raising my hands to Abba, our Father, is like this. " I am coming as a little child to my Wonder-full Father and exclaiming, Daddy, You are the best! Please hold me!"
If you haven’t yet practiced this form of worship, be encouraged to in the privacy of your time alone with Jesus. It may be in your room, at your house, or in your church setting. Both you and He will find great pleasure when you do. Just do it sincerely with love in your heart.
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