Why adding - as much as you are able - matters

Whenever someone at a church, or any public gathering, gives physical instructions, there is a powerful addition which should be added...

As far as you are able.

Stand for the prayer...

Raise your hands...

Kneel down...

The reason is simple, it communicates safety and acceptance. 

It allows people to participate as far and long as they are comfortable and capable.

Because churches should be a place where people with any ability are welcomed and included.

So they can stand. Or remain seated if they can’t. Either is ok.

They can raise their hands. Or lower them once they get tired. Either is ok.

They can kneel. Or not. Either is ok.

As long as you add the freeing instruction that they can be included as much as they are able and comfortable.