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WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN PEOPLE LIFT THEIR HANDS? I used to wonder why people would raise their hands when they worshiped. I still do. Wonder, that is. I know why I do it...For me, the wrist and hands are some of the most sensitive, easily-hurt body parts. But they're strong and agile, as well. When I lift my hands to God, I'm telling him that I'm giving Him myself, without any protective coverings, without anything that could stop the communication between us. I'm giving Him my strength, my abilities, my sensitivies. And I'm asking Him to put into my hands whatever He sees fit for me to carry, because I know He'll give me the added strength I need if the load seems heavy. I am turning my hands upward so I can reveal myself to God, with all my failings, all my passion for His people, all my gratitude for His care. And when I don't have words, my hands can tell God how great He is, so I'm able to praise without speaking. But I still wonder what other people are saying when they lift their hands... 
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A valid point.
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4/10/2008 5:06 pm |
In the Psalms it was an act of worship and also a command (Ps 134:2) Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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I saw this "title" earlier and then I didn't see it anymore. Did you hide it for a while?? BTW, the first thing I thought was that those who lift their hands, must lift their arms as well. Normally one stretches them to relieve tension in the shoulders. (Good exercise for computer users.) The other reasons I could think of, might have been in games like basketball, in pool jumping, police intimidation etc. etc. The worst of all this lifting is when one "throws" one's hands up. That is when something awful has happened or been discovered. (E.g. if your cat breaks your precious grandmother's Ming vase...) Well, how did I? Huh? BB __________________________________________________________________ No laughter can be the best, than a pure laughter in real freedom! 
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That's Dragon. He's m' buddy. He wasn't real happy with me that day; I got him up from a nap for the pic.
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How cool! Thanks for sharing!
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4/10/2008 4:37 pm |
They are,,,,raising the roof? Life is an adventure.
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