psalm 119:48

48 - My hands also will I lift up 

unto thy commandments, 

which I have loved; 

and I will meditate 

in thy statutes."

Postures of worship matter to God.  The Bible lists many different postures used by many different people for many different approaches to the throne.  The following are a few of the most mentioned Biblical postures:

Kneeling and bowing down -- seems to indicate a posture of worship used when worshipping in a corporate setting (Psalm 95:6, Romans 14:11, Philippians 2:10)

Lying prostrate -- indicates a posture of supplication and intercession (Deut. 9:18, Ezekiel 9:8)

Standing -- this posture indicates prayer in the form of petition, blessing, etc. It is a posture that indicates attention, readiness, and respect. (1 Sam 1:26, Gen 10:22, Neh 9:5, Mark 11:25, Rev 7:9)

Clapping -- indicates a position of praise (Psalm 47:1)

Shouting -- also indicates a position of praise and rejoicing (Psalm 71:23, Psalm 32:11, Isa 12:6)

Lifting hands -- indicates a posture used in both praise and supplication (Psalm 28:2--supplication, Psalm 63:3--praise, Psalm 134:1--praise, Lam 3:41--supplication)

Dancing -- Dancing before the Lord is a sign of rejoicing in Him. (Jeremiah 31:4, Psalm 30:11, Psalm 149:3)

Meditation -- this posture involves stillness of the body while allowing the Word of God to penetrate your heart, soul, and mind.

Different postures may be used with different forms of prayer, worship, and praise; however, meditation may encompass all of them.  

Look up the scriptures listed above and mark them.  Also search for more scriptures with the same posture of worship listed.  As you go through your prayer time, your day, your church time, and anytime you pray, worship, or praise, remember the Biblical posture associated with it.  

And also remember that God loves the smallest details.

© 2012 by Melani Brady Shock