"Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. For our God is a consuming fire." – Hebrews 12:28–29
Thank you for this powerful reflection. It captures the depth and beauty of reverence—not as fear of punishment, but as awe at God’s perfection. It reminded me how much we need to recover that holy trembling.
But as I sat with your words, I kept thinking: the real challenge for many of us isn’t agreeing with this vision—it’s getting ourselves into the place where reverence can actually take root.
We’re so used to moving fast, speaking casually, multitasking even in worship. Reverence doesn’t thrive in clutter or noise. It needs space, stillness, intention. That’s the hard part. Not the idea of reverence, but the practice of it.
It might mean unlearning our habits of distraction. Or choosing silence before God even when we feel nothing. Or allowing Scripture to strike us instead of skimming it. It takes courage to let ourselves be small, honest, and receptive.
Thank you again for writing this. It called something deep to attention. And I hope we keep asking not just what reverence is—but how we begin to live it.
Thank you, Em! I was able to gain clarity and confirmation in how I've been approaching my time with God; my heart posture and intent. This was so good!
Holiness is something I have recently been hearing the Lord say that He desires revival in. Everywhere I turn I am finding others who are hearing the same thing. Or being moved to write, think, express the call to holiness.
He is calling us to be holy because He is holy. And in that we will find the secrets of the mysteries of God revealed. Our true nature, our true giftings, all blessings...Because He loves us, and wants to give us the power to endure the evil days. But it begins with holiness.
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Thank you for this powerful reflection. It captures the depth and beauty of reverence—not as fear of punishment, but as awe at God’s perfection. It reminded me how much we need to recover that holy trembling.
But as I sat with your words, I kept thinking: the real challenge for many of us isn’t agreeing with this vision—it’s getting ourselves into the place where reverence can actually take root.
We’re so used to moving fast, speaking casually, multitasking even in worship. Reverence doesn’t thrive in clutter or noise. It needs space, stillness, intention. That’s the hard part. Not the idea of reverence, but the practice of it.
It might mean unlearning our habits of distraction. Or choosing silence before God even when we feel nothing. Or allowing Scripture to strike us instead of skimming it. It takes courage to let ourselves be small, honest, and receptive.
Thank you again for writing this. It called something deep to attention. And I hope we keep asking not just what reverence is—but how we begin to live it.
Gosh, yes. Isn’t that just it. Needing to submit again and again to intentional slowing down so we don’t miss what God is up to!
Thank you, Em! I was able to gain clarity and confirmation in how I've been approaching my time with God; my heart posture and intent. This was so good!
Ah bless you. Love to hear this!
So good, Em! Thank you for this! 🩷
So glad it encouraged you.
I just read Psalm 34 this morning, and it brought the same idea to mind. Amen, God is holy.
That's so awesome, thank you Jesus!
Beautifully written.
Thanks babe 💛 also, you are the only person I call babe… I think that says something 😆
Just trying to rub my California off on you.
Holiness is something I have recently been hearing the Lord say that He desires revival in. Everywhere I turn I am finding others who are hearing the same thing. Or being moved to write, think, express the call to holiness.
He is calling us to be holy because He is holy. And in that we will find the secrets of the mysteries of God revealed. Our true nature, our true giftings, all blessings...Because He loves us, and wants to give us the power to endure the evil days. But it begins with holiness.
I am HERE FOR IT
Yes Em! My article this week is about the fear of the Lord. We need reverence and awe and the holy fear of God. Not popular but absolutely essential.
Obviously it’s a theme for these times!