Standing

Before class Wednesday night, I had people stand up and recite the Sh'ma from Deut 6 and Lev 19, and I asked everyone why I had them stand.

"Out of reverence," was the response.

"Then why do we not stand the entire time?" I asked.

Orthodox congregations stand during the entire 2-3 hour liturgy. We stand up and cheer for our favorites teams at games. As we come before our most holy L-RD, should we not in our own meager ways offer Him our physical all?

Thoughts?