Why Do People Raise Their Hands When They Worship?
A Questions from the Backseat episode kicking off the bonus series. Pastor Justin explains why some people raise their hands during worship at church, walks kids through Psalm 134:2 and Matthew 6:1, and lands them in the truth that what matters most is the heart, not the posture.
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For Parents
If your kid has been watching people raise their hands during worship at church and quietly wondering what that's about (or whether they should), this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through Psalm 134:2 and Matthew 6:1, and lands them in the truth that raised hands are just one of many ways to worship, and your heart is what matters most. After it ends, sit on the couch and worship together, however each of you wants to.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Raising your hands during worship is just one way to say, 'God, I love you and I'm for you.' What matters most is your heart.”
Scripture
Psalm 134:2
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Key Takeaways
- The kickoff episode of the Questions from the Backseat bonus series
- Names a question kids ask in church: why are some people raising their hands during worship?
- Walks kids through Psalm 134:2 ('Lift your hands in the holy place and bless the Lord')
- Compares raised hands at worship to throwing hands up when your favorite team scores: it's an expression of love and excitement
- Reminds kids the heart matters more than the posture, and Matthew 6:1 warns against doing things just to be seen
Try This Week
- Next time you're at church, notice what your heart wants to do during worship. Sing quietly. Close your eyes. Raise your hands. Any of it is okay if it comes from the heart.
Talk It Over
How does each person in our family like to worship, and what does that show about our hearts?
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