Longing for His Blessing

One of the ways that God's saints have expressed their longing for God's blessing was to lift up outstretched hands from a standing or kneeling position. We stretch forth our hands in recognition of His awesomeness and holiness, and with a plea for His blessing, longing for relief for our souls.

Hear my prayer, O LORD, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in Your righteousness. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant, For in Your sight no one living is righteous. For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the ground; He has made me dwell in darkness, Like those who have long been dead. Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is distressed. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands. I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah Answer me speedily, O LORD; My spirit fails! Do not hide Your face from me, Lest I be like those who go down into the pit. Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies; In You I take shelter. Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. Revive me, O LORD, for Your name's sake! For Your righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. In Your mercy cut off my enemies, And destroy all those who afflict my soul; For I am Your servant.
(Psa 143:1-12)

In 1 Kings 8:54 we read of King Solomon getting up from his knees before the altar of God after praying with his hands spread up to heaven. Are you longing for God's blessing? Is your soul weary and in need of refreshment? How about getting on your knees, lifting your hands up to God, and praying out loud. Tell your heavenly Father your soul's need, and ask Him to refresh and revive you. It's a humbling thing to get down on your knees, but it lets your master know that you recognize and honor Him as your master, and that recognize yourself as His servant.

YOU WILL BE BLESSED!
Yours in Him,
Pastor B.