“Does
our God like to be worshipped passively or exuberantly?”*When you are praising
the Almighty vocally, an attitude of thanksgiving for his wonderful blessings is
helpful (Psalms 105:2, 147:7). Boldly and joyfully sing to those around you
even if you have to shout (Psalms 66:1, 108:3).
Adore
God with a variety of instruments as you loudly tell others of His wonderful
deeds. If dancing is only way you can communicate thanks to God (as you raise
your hands towards Heaven) then let yourself go to places the Holy Spirit is
leading you emotionally (Psalms 98:4-6, 149:3, 150:4-5, Lamentations 3:41).
Worshipping
God is not to be taken lightly because it requires everything you are (good and
bad).* Have the mind frame of a sacrifice. In this state, you are powerless to choose
the path your life takes.
During
His time on Earth, Jesus Christ was not a timid Man. He believed in action (and
the element of the unexpected). Just read about Him turning water into wine
(John 2:1-11), calming a storm (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25), curing
a woman with bleeding issues (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5: 25-34, Luke 8:43-48),
cleansing the temple (John 2:12-25), healing ten men with leprosy (Luke
17:11-19), and restoring a demonically-possessed girl to a normal life (Matthew
15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30).
Believe
it or not, Someone wiser than you wants to take over your will. It’s God. (Will
you allow this?) He can assist you with all the tough life decisions that need
to be made. Do your best to please Him in word and deed. Isn’t God’s final
approval what ultimately matters in the end (Romans 12:1, Colossians 3:23)? Wouldn’t
you agree?
*Adapted from the devotional writings of Allena
Kinker, my daughter
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