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“Shall we accept good from God and not trouble?” Job 10b (NIV)

Uplifted hands reaching when the body can no longer stand. A heart searching for the heart of God when life is ending. It’s a picture I witnessed in church. A child of God knowing their days are running out with a longing of heaven in their eyes. The strain to worship. The desire to stand but unable to lift oneself up. I was mesmerized as we sang: “I believe that You’re my Healer, I believe You are all I need.” I wondered what God saw. Was His hand outstretched ready for the moment when one of His children came home? Was God’s heart beating with anticipation knowing this one would be dancing on streets of gold. I wondered what God saw in me. Was my worship pure, unashamed and sacrificial? It was a question that rained on my soul drenching my spirit. This year has been one of challenges and wonderings as I’ve fought hard to glorify God even in the midst of darkness. Was God pleased in my worship like this one who knew he was close to kissing the face of God? Glorifying God when life didn’t measure up. Lifting our hands, stretching and reaching to the only One who can satisfy the longings of our souls. Forgetting anyone else is in the room, just us and God, in sync total unity – unquenchable worshippers. There will definitely be days when our worship has sunk to the depths of despair, but God will always be faithful to outstretch His hand.

“Father, how I praise the thought of You captivated by my worship. Ignite my heart to forever praise Your name.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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