Whether in a Pentecostal spirit or an introverted spirit; hands clasped before you or held up high in the air; rocking back and forth in time to the music or full out liturgical dance…
As an introvert, when I saw people raise their hands during praise songs, I always felt like I wasn’t honoring God good enough. Then I started jokingly saying I keep my hands down so other introverts can be comfortable.
Jesus says “Come.” All are welcome into His arms. Both the expressive and the meek. Both are bursting with joy in different ways - but make no mistake - fully praising just the same.
The chef and the baker both provide wonderful foods to eat.
The knitter and the quilter both provide comfort and warmth.
The public speaker and the prayer closet warrior both provide hope, support, and encouragement.
Music and paintings both touch and move hearts.
Praise comes in so many forms as well. God created us all differently. So there are also different ways to praise. Do not compare. Be true to yourself and how God wired you personally to be the praise person He desires of you. How you do it doesn’t matter near as much as just keep doing it.
So let us praise the Lord! In every kind of way. Come and worship. Come and praise! Just as you are. And all glory, honor, focus and adoration to God!
“Come, follow Me…” Matthew 4:19
“Let the little children come to Me…” Matthew 19:14
“Zacchaeus, come down immediately…” Luke 19:5
“ I AM the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to Me…” John 6:35
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17
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