I’ve heard an analogy about this in reference to our children. What do they do when they want you to hold them? When they want you to wrap your arms around them, make them feel safe and loved?

They put their hands up, reaching for you.

That is what I think about when I’m worshipping with my hands in the air now-a-days. It is my request to God to scoop me up in His arms and make all of the pain, doubt, guilt, shame, and fear go away.

If you’re a quiet worshipper, my challenge to you is this: close your eyes and raise your hands to your Father in Heaven this week.