David Rubio preached on Psalm 19 Sunday: " How long O Lord, how long?..." Then we spent time in our small group discussing why we are so reluctant to broach the topic. Kerry transitioned into it with a video on You Tube about an evangelical church in Hungary dancing in the town square on Easter Sunday--we are also reluctant to show extreme praise.
What is it with us? Is our tribe so ingrown with Victorian rationalism that we just don't like for anything to show in our faces and bodies as we worship? We also got into the topic of "dancing before the Lord" and liturgical dance. We have had a few examples of this in special programs at Otter, thanks to Brandon's inclusion--but most think it very strange and uncomfortable.
As for myself, I just can't see me dancing before the Lord--I don't want to dance before anybody--but is beautiful to watch when done well. One of my favorite things about the Zoe conferences is Teresa's
deaf interpretations.
Maybe the youth who follow us can do better. God does not care (I think) how we express worship--but it is enriching to others to see full-blown praise of Him.
Speaking of lamenting: How long O Lord will it continue to rain in Nashville? Turn it off, please!
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