REAL REASON
Today's reading: 1 Timothy 1-3

"So wherever you assemble, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy." 1 Timothy 2:8 NLT

I don't know about you, but I attend church with a bunch of imperfect people. They're just like me. With their best attempts, they fall short. They have issues with denying self. They have problems with following the rules set forth by God. We are a bunch of sinners saved by the grace of a loving God.

I believe that's why God had Timothy write these powerful words.

He knew we'd know each other well enough that worshipping would become more about each other and the sins we know about and less about Him.

And that's now how it should be.

It's about focusing on Him. On the glory due Him. On the worship owed Him. On the love we should be showering upon Him.

Not about the anger or controversy going on in our hearts and minds regarding our fellow man.

Holy hands lifted up for one purpose and to One. That's a tall order, but it's what He asks.