Was It an Act of Denial?

So, I could share a lot from the sermon today. I could talk about the fact that Spiritual Discipline is time in our life and room in our heart for God. Or I could talk about the fact that we are created to worship. But what stood out for me was the reaction of the congregation to the song The Stand by Hillsong. The song was sung by our praise band during the offering. We joined in for this verse/chorus:

I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the one who gave it all
I'll stand
My soul Lord to you surrendered
All I am is yours

I wanted to raise my arms in the air like the song says but felt, well, stifled. The church I attend is not big on those passionate displays. I certainly didn't grow up in a church that would have found this appropriate. So when I got to thinking about it I wondered if God was disappointed in me. After all, I acted like I was embarrassed by my love for Him. I let 'peer' pressure affect my behavior. Was that something like Peter's denial of Christ? Certainly worth contemplating. Worship should come from the heart right? If my heart tells me to through up my arms shouldn't I do it with out a second thought to what those around me may think?

Note: For the next few days I will not be posting. Devin and I have a chance for a little R & R. So barring any significant issues regarding Kristen and Steven, you will not be hearing from me again until Tuesday or Wednesday. We will not be far away so if an emergency should arise we could be back home in a jiffy.