I'd like to touch on something today that can be a contentious amongst the denominations. How we worship is often as different as the people themselves. What should be present though is both dignity as well as what I like to call glorious abandon.
There should be a certain behavior when you enter into the presence of Almighty GOD. A reverence that fills both heart and mind. You should treat HIM with the respect HE deserves. Yes, HE is our Friend, our greatest Friend but keep in mind HE is also King and GOD.
But don't go so strict and formal that you lose the joy. David danced before GOD enthusiastically. This was the King of Israel yet he danced in front of his people, enjoying and praising his GOD in dance and song. He worshipped in glorious abandon, letting a beacon of his love reach the FATHER and be reflected back. True rejoicing fills us with the joy and love of our GOD. Observers watch and our amazed by what they see and want it for themselves.
So if your hand creeps up while you are singing his praises and your foot steps to the beat, don't restrain them. Embrace that. Every fiber of our bodies desires to rejoice in the One who made us. So without being disruptive, let every part of yourself praise HIM.
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