I don't know how they describe themselves but there's a group of persons who feel that praise, prayers, and worship don't require any exclamation, sounds or physical gesture. It should be done silently. They just "think about it in their hearts".
I even know people who pray but their lips don't move. From what I gather, they're imagining what they want to say but stop short of saying the words. Romans 10:9-10 reminds us that our words make are integral to confession and thus salvation. Romans 12:37 also supports the use of the spoken word.
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
So it's clear that words have more value than just in conversations.
To quote a friend, "When we grasp the majesty of God, the mercy of the Savior, and the meaning of our salvation, we will be more inclined to respond with physical expressions of worship."
These physical expressions by themselves are not evidence of an authentic relationship with God and there also are many who love God but are less expressive but as biblical figures like David and others have taught us, these expressions should serve as fruits from that authentic relationship......When one taps into the overflowing well of His love, it no longer matter what man thinks or how we look and an undignified praise is released.
(Psalms 108:1; I Corinthians 6:20; Psalms 150:3-4)
Just an early morning thought I wanted to share with my friends. A lifted hand. A "Thank you, Lord". A bowed knee. A momentary dance. Tears of gratitude flowing down our cheeks. A piece of a hymn drenched in joy and softly sung. Not even close to what He deserves from us but it's a start. We owe way more than we can repay. Jesus spoke to the wind and the waves and to the trees and mountains. No, he wasn't cuckoo but He was exhibiting a power He says you have access to,
It's high time we start putting to better use the greatest weapon known to mankind! Start talking! Have a blessed day!
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