Get Over Yourself!

The other day my thirteen year old, Briana had a weird moment. She got out of bed quickly and went to brush her hair in the mirror. After brushing her beautiful long thick hair she passed out for a few seconds! It really freaked out her sister who happened to walk by and see it. They came and told me and I, of course checked her over and she was fine. She was actually laughing about it and felt pretty silly. It did worry me a bit so we called Grandma for expert medical advice. She assured me that it happens to people occasionally when they get up to fast. She also said that when you put your arms up all the blood rushes from your head to your hands and can cause you to pass out.

So, I was in church today and was praying when I felt God bring that experience back to my mind. It was like He was showing me how when we lift our hands in worship it is an act of surrender to the Lord. Just like what happened to Briana, raising our hands in worship empties our head of ourselves so we can focus on Him! We don't check out mentally, but we empty our minds of ourselves and focus on the great glorious God who loves us so much! So next time you feel the urge to raise your hands to the Lord, don't fight it! Empty yourself to be filled to overflowing with Him!

Psalm 63:4 "I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands."

Psalm 134:2 "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD."

1 Tim 2:8 "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing."