I didn't exactly think of it all by myself. A handful (or two) of years ago, I sat in a study group at my church in Tillamook, Oregon. Our teacher at that time was a favorite of mine; (she must have a poet's heart, because she says things in the same language my heart speaks), and I grew in very precious ways on those Saturday mornings in her company.
That particular day, Jaimy explained the way the word "worship" was laid out in the original Greek language of the Bible. I thought I already had a pretty good idea what the word meant: reverence for love's sake, awe, adoration, and the happy, willing expression of those things. I still think I have a good idea there, but wait til you hear what Jaimy said!
Evidently, the word we use for worship actually comes from two Greek words, which I, of course, cannot find right now, that translate roughly, "kisses toward."
"Interestingly enough, the greek roots for the most common word translated "worship" in our english New Testament are "toward" and "kiss", i.e., to kiss toward." (from Fool4Him.com)
The word "Proskuneo" in the Greek, gives the idea of a kiss in adoration, a little bit like a precious pet that joyfully licks the hand or face of his master out of sheer reverence!
I was so touched by that image, that I couldn't wait to find a way to incorporate the concept into something I could use everyday! I wanted a reminder of tenderness toward my God; a way to often think of Him, to purposefully live my life in an exercise of blowing kisses to heaven.
I want Him to know that if I could, I would surely kiss His face in humble adoration.
One day, I will.
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Note: Next time, I will tell you all about how I feel about kisses. (And there'll be a poem!)
