What a wonder, to find myself surrounded by intercessors.
Thank you, Lord, for your mercy and healing. Thank you for the gift of tears. Thank you for taking Tim home.
I continue to ask for your grace to cover his family. Bring them nearer. Please, give my family right words or actions to show your love to them at this time.
In tearful wonder,
Leanna
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007
Reflections from the past
I found a reflective essay on dance that I wrote when I was 15 and thought I would share. :)
There is a tangible excitement in entering the sanctuary of ________ Community Church. The sound of laughter and chatter carries from the front where other teen girls have gathered. I hurry down the aisle and set my Bible and water botle on a chair near the front. The Velcro straps of my sandals complain nosily as I undo them and slide my sandals off. My bare feet kiss the hard red carpet. I watch the other girls and smile. We are all here for one reason; we love to worship God through dance. God has given us different gifts and talents for dance; together we form the Tsunami Dance Team.
Worship music plays through the speakers as I find space to dance. I close my eyes, "God, help me to dance for you." I move and whirl with the music. TIme slips away, I am dancing in the throne room of my King. Neither movement nor words can express the awesomeness of God but I use both in worship of Him. I leap and praise His name. I kneel on the floor and humble myself in light of His mercy. I whirl out of the control across the dance floor in complete freedom. What joy is found in the presence of God!
Later, I am given material (a colorful square of cloth) and a partner with whom to dance. The two of us take turns, one leading and the other following. Although dancing together is awkward at first, we soon become comfortable and can move almost as one unit. I switch partners several times. each girl has a different style and gifting that requires different movements and expression on my part. It is a lot of fun experimenting to see what does or doesn't work.
We gather on the floor and Alyssa, our leader, gives us scripture to dig into until the next time we meet and then leads us in prayer. She takes time to pray for each one of us as individuals. When my turn comes, I feel so blessed. I go home, tired in body, but renewed in sprit and excited for the [conference].
God has given me passion for dance. This passion has changed the way I think and see things but, most importantly, it has brought me closer to Him. God has given each of us different interests...which can bring us closer to Him if we surrender our passions to Him.
There is a tangible excitement in entering the sanctuary of ________ Community Church. The sound of laughter and chatter carries from the front where other teen girls have gathered. I hurry down the aisle and set my Bible and water botle on a chair near the front. The Velcro straps of my sandals complain nosily as I undo them and slide my sandals off. My bare feet kiss the hard red carpet. I watch the other girls and smile. We are all here for one reason; we love to worship God through dance. God has given us different gifts and talents for dance; together we form the Tsunami Dance Team.
Worship music plays through the speakers as I find space to dance. I close my eyes, "God, help me to dance for you." I move and whirl with the music. TIme slips away, I am dancing in the throne room of my King. Neither movement nor words can express the awesomeness of God but I use both in worship of Him. I leap and praise His name. I kneel on the floor and humble myself in light of His mercy. I whirl out of the control across the dance floor in complete freedom. What joy is found in the presence of God!
Later, I am given material (a colorful square of cloth) and a partner with whom to dance. The two of us take turns, one leading and the other following. Although dancing together is awkward at first, we soon become comfortable and can move almost as one unit. I switch partners several times. each girl has a different style and gifting that requires different movements and expression on my part. It is a lot of fun experimenting to see what does or doesn't work.
We gather on the floor and Alyssa, our leader, gives us scripture to dig into until the next time we meet and then leads us in prayer. She takes time to pray for each one of us as individuals. When my turn comes, I feel so blessed. I go home, tired in body, but renewed in sprit and excited for the [conference].
God has given me passion for dance. This passion has changed the way I think and see things but, most importantly, it has brought me closer to Him. God has given each of us different interests...which can bring us closer to Him if we surrender our passions to Him.
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