Dancing in the moment... just me and God...

I recently came across a song that I absolutely fell in love with. After hearing "He Wants It All" by a group called Forever Jones, I immediately knew that I wanted to minister that song in some way. I decided to sing it and have ordered the track and learned the song very quickly. Well a few minutes ago, I felt the need to dance. I tell you one thing, I am sometimes amazed at what God does in me when I "dance in the moment." Now, if I could just be so free when I minister in front of people, I would really be doing something! It's crazy because I have no clue where some of the movements I do when I "dance in the moment" come from. And even crazier, I don't remember what I did afterwards, I just know that when I'm in that moment it is exhilarating and refreshing. There's no fear or nervousness, just me and God. Therein lies the difference...just me and God.

Thank you all...

Just a note of thanks to all the member of the Hearts In Motion Dance Ministry at From The Heart Christian Center! You guys rock! A special thank you for our honorary member Gary. Thank you for helping us to minister "Don't Cry" by Kirk Franklin on Easter Sunday. Despite any unexpected changes in choreography (;-) you rocked! Justine, Kara, and Karyl...keep up the good work. Oh, and I can't forget the Kids Anointed and Purposed to Praise the Almighty (KAPPA) Dance Ministry. You did your thing during the "Anthem of Praise". Keep up the good work! I love you all!

P.S. Thanks to all the parents for your committment in bringing the babes to practice. You rock too! :-)

Just Do It...

I recently attended a dance conference and one of the speakers talked about the importance of listening to that still small voice. She suggested that whenever we are spirit-led to do something we should simply Just Do It. I have found myself struggling with this in my own ministry. About a month ago I heard a song "Amazing God" by William Murphy, and said to myself I am going to minister to that on Sunday...it was Thursday. Well, between Thursday and Sunday, I prepared to minister to this song and by Sunday I had talked myself out of it. My biggest justification (excuse) for "waiting until next week" was that it (the dance) wasn't ready. It's funny because as the service progressed my Pastor began to speak about an Awesome God and I knew in my heart that the song was right in line with the flow of the service. In the end, I put my flesh under my foot and went forward in doing the dance. The Lord not only ministered to my heart but to many others. And to think...it or should I say "I" wasn't ready. Going forward, I have got to get out of the way and let God use me that way he wants to.

Rough waters, smooth stones...

In the words of a wise woman I know, I am like a rock in the river. As the waters (life) beat upon me, I am being polished and smoothed. All the past struggles have served to make me who I am and current ones are shaping me into all I'm meant to be.

It's been a few months since I've posted and in this time I have allowed discouragement and some depression to keep me from experiencing a greater level of intimacy in my relationship with God. I've got to get myself together. I've got decisions to make and a whole lot of praying to do. I need to quiet some of the noise in my life, take stock of what is truly important and trust God to order my steps according to His perfect plan for my life. I need God now more than ever as I struggle with difficult decisions that will affect both me and my family alike. I know that I have to trust God and not lean on my own understanding of things and I pray for strength to endure, strength to stand, strength to do what is best for me and my family.

Lord I pray for guidance, greater wisdom and discernment and increased sensitivity to Your voice. God please grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. For my life, I pray for Balance ~ Harmony ~ Peace ~ Contentment.