Dance With the One Who Brought You
Several years ago I listened to a preacher share a funny story about his adventures at his high school prom. He said he had purchased a beautiful corsage for his date, rented a tuxedo for the special event and got all dressed up.
But no sooner had he and his lovely escort arrived at the prom than one guy after another rushed over to the girl and asked to dance, and she said yes. This went on most of the night until the preacher got fed up with the other fellows cutting in on him and he said to himself, Man up and go get your date!
So he took a deep breath, whispered a quick prayer, and went on the dance floor. He tapped his date on the shoulder and said, ""Excuse me, may I have this dance since I'm the one who brought you to the prom?"
She said yes and the two danced the dust up off the carpet for the rest of the night.
This story reminds me of God.
He is so good to us. He makes ways for us when there seems to be no way out. He beautifies us with the garment of praise when we feel discouraged. He stands by us even when other people forsake us. And when the enemy tries to steal our dreams, kill our hopes and literally destroy us, He steps in and gives us the power to defeat him.
I know the cares of life are vying for your attention, but don't forget to praise the one who brought you out of sin and shame to a place of peace and joy.
Scripture says God will turn our hardships and pain into praise: "'Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me; Lord, be my helper!' You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever” (Ps. 30:10-12, NKJV).
In these tough times of economic downturn, war and uncertainty, it's easy to depend on the president, the government or self, but let's not change partners. Let's continue to praise God for His mercy, kindness and provision. Dance with the one who brought you this far.
But no sooner had he and his lovely escort arrived at the prom than one guy after another rushed over to the girl and asked to dance, and she said yes. This went on most of the night until the preacher got fed up with the other fellows cutting in on him and he said to himself, Man up and go get your date!
So he took a deep breath, whispered a quick prayer, and went on the dance floor. He tapped his date on the shoulder and said, ""Excuse me, may I have this dance since I'm the one who brought you to the prom?"
She said yes and the two danced the dust up off the carpet for the rest of the night.
This story reminds me of God.
He is so good to us. He makes ways for us when there seems to be no way out. He beautifies us with the garment of praise when we feel discouraged. He stands by us even when other people forsake us. And when the enemy tries to steal our dreams, kill our hopes and literally destroy us, He steps in and gives us the power to defeat him.
I know the cares of life are vying for your attention, but don't forget to praise the one who brought you out of sin and shame to a place of peace and joy.
Scripture says God will turn our hardships and pain into praise: "'Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me; Lord, be my helper!' You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever” (Ps. 30:10-12, NKJV).
In these tough times of economic downturn, war and uncertainty, it's easy to depend on the president, the government or self, but let's not change partners. Let's continue to praise God for His mercy, kindness and provision. Dance with the one who brought you this far.
posted by Valerie G. Lowe at
5:02 PM
11 Comments:
THIS IS REALLY AWESOME AND WAS A TRUE BLESSING TO ME IT REMINDED ME THAT GOD LOVES US MORE THAN WE WILL EVER KNOW AND THAT HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US AND FOR THAT I AM TRULY GRATEFUL
Yes I think so 2. He is in cotrol of everything.Why do we worry ?We serve the one who is powerful to do mighty thing .Prasie God .
This message is quite true because many times after the Lord brings us out of a place of loneliness,barreness,singleness or widowhood, we often become preoccupied with the people in our lives ,spouses,children etc and we forget who really made it happen,God himself.
Amen! Amen! Amen.
Carla
I got great joy reading this, We often forget who we are on this earth to Dance with. Woman of God, continue to allow God to use you in every area of your life. This word was for me today "Dane with the one who Brought You" I had to go back and remember who my true identity is and who really has the power. God Bless
Your words brought tears to my eyes. I don't remember ever reading another blog post that described so perfectly what Jesus has done for my heart. He has TRULY turned my mourning into dancing. And I plan to spend the rest of my life inviting others into the dance.
May Jesus bless you abundantly today!
In Christ's love,
Amy
amen!
Valerie, thank you for this beautiful metaphor. What a peaceful reminder of our call to remain in His arms.
What I see is that so many things can distract us [take us away], and we forget to whom we belong [or whom we came with]. But He still pursues us with His Love by His tenderkindness and mercies and grace. May we not forget our Lord and our God during the discoveries of new things out in this world; and may we enjoy life [Life] in the fullest as we rejoice in and with Him. ~God bless. ilene
A beautiful reminder that our dance is with the One who flung the stars into the sky. How awesome is that?
Many blessings dear Lady and keep preaching it!
Donna Collins Tinsley
I really enjoyed reading this metaphoric(story) message.
God is good all the time. He wants us to glorify Him and remember that He made it all possible.
Amen;)
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