Nehemiah 9:3. "And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the Lord their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the Lord their God."
ATTENTION It doesn't happen very often - Humility is not publicly seen. Usually it takes a coffin, Or a disaster unexpectedly come. So, when God's people all stand, And are not trying others to impress - Then things not previously planned, Are sincerely and openly expressed.
The word of God then applied, To life-situations makes us stop and consider. Sins excused or even denied - We face even though the taste is bitter. The word also gives the solution - So that which is wrong is made right. Confession brings then a conclusion - That brings relief, and dark yields to light.
Then we stand in fellowship together - In praise and in worship to God. The company of God's people then gather - To hear read, and then respond to God's word. Honesty brings a lift to our spirits - To God's patience and grace, we give praise. He speaks through His word and we hear it - Our voices in joy and honor we raise.
"My Father in heaven, may I never ever take for granted all the evidence of Thy grace and mercy. Thy word keeps me in the path of faith and - hopefully - obedience to Thy perfect will. Please give Thy servant a sense of the vitality and authority of Thy word so that I do not sin against Thee nor ignore my responsibilities to Thee and Thy people. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."