Disabled Worship

Worship is prayer

that moves

that soothes

It is seeking

feeling

hearing

Embodying trust

and forgiveness

Calling us to abandon all that hinders

So that we are healed

So that we are hopeful

So that we love

Worship lifts us

Swiftly

Powerfully

Calling us to run to places unknown

Allowing us to live out dreams never forgotten

Worship is music

with a beat that is invigorating

it is the silence

that only we can hear

It's amazement

and wonder

It stirs the soul

leaving a longing for more

It revives

It rekindles

Giving off energy that cannot be contained

And must be shared

It is the freedom

to dance

It is the miraculous ability

to see God's power

as brighter than the sun

Giving strength beyond weakness

Giving courage despite fear

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As I stand there in church during worship I watch them

I see that in them

Those whose arms can't be lifted

are raised to Him

Those whose legs do not move

are dancing for Him

Those whose voices have not tune

have melody

and though they can't read the words

they sing with Him

Those who don't understand religion

know God

And I

I stand there with arms I can raise

but don't

I stand there with legs that can take me to the altar

but don't

I can read the words

but yet I do not sing

I stand there moved

Yet remain still

Disabled

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Written by Michelle M. Guppy

in tribute to the children, youth, and adults of the JOY Ministry of Graceview Baptist Church -

who know what true worship is....

(The JOY Ministry is a disability ministry)