Your body can be suffering or in pain, but your spirit, which is in the hand of God, can be preserved of the corruption of this world. God is the Source of your strength, your joy and your peace. If you would just lift up your hands today, the yoke over your life can be broken by the worship that will come out of your mouth. Don't just lift up your hands and keep a frown on your face. Choose to rejoice in the Lord!
Maybe because of circumstances, things that occupy your mind, or whatever it may be, you have lost your contact with Jesus and your fellowship...
Thinking of that nativity scene, it's always pictured so beautiful and peaceful. It will make us to believe that it was all so calm....
It's not the ultimate vision for the church to be walking around the millstone, moving every part but never reaching a destination never fulfilling...