We don't practice raising our hands to the Lord in my church. Oh I have occasionally. most of the time timidly barely lifting my hand up. But once in a while I will reach as far and as high as I can.
Whether in public or private, when I do reach for my Lord's hand all the way, I leave it up until I feel a tingle in my fingers. OH I know there is a physical reason for that to happen, the blood not reaching the upraised fingers I suppose. But when that happens I imagine it's the Lord's hand reaching down for mine!
This morning I was thinking about this and wondering... do I feel for the scars, the holes in his hand?? I should. Especially now during Lent. Those scars, those nail holes, were put there for me! Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice for my sins. I truly try not to sin every day and every day I fail! I am so grateful for the forgiveness you give me, the Heavenly Mercy that I so do not deserve.
Help me God to forgive myself for my inequities. Help me to try harder to please you....
Whether in public or private, when I do reach for my Lord's hand all the way, I leave it up until I feel a tingle in my fingers. OH I know there is a physical reason for that to happen, the blood not reaching the upraised fingers I suppose. But when that happens I imagine it's the Lord's hand reaching down for mine!
This morning I was thinking about this and wondering... do I feel for the scars, the holes in his hand?? I should. Especially now during Lent. Those scars, those nail holes, were put there for me! Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice for my sins. I truly try not to sin every day and every day I fail! I am so grateful for the forgiveness you give me, the Heavenly Mercy that I so do not deserve.
Help me God to forgive myself for my inequities. Help me to try harder to please you....