Dance is a universal language. We have an opportunity to use the language of dance to show God's glory and love for the world. However, to do so we may have to leave the four walls of the Church. Let's take our Worship Dance outside the Church to the market place, nursing homes, schools, performing arts venues, the street, beaches, etc. The world is waiting to see our dance of God's love and hope. The same hope that Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God brings to the world.
Take your dance to the community, mission field, performance venues, schools, parks higher education, and even another country. Give your dance away because it is time to dance.
Recently a sister invited me to teach her the Couples Ministry of her Church Ballroom Dancing. I am not familiar with the logistics of Ballroom Dance. I’ve always loved to watch it, but I had no experience with ballroom dancing. I tried to get out of it, but God wouldn’t let me get out of it and neither would she. I finally said yes. It was Christian, for the Lord, and it was to enhance the Couples Ministry for an event they were having. I went to the library and did research on the Waltz. I taught five couples the Waltz and it was the most rewarding experience of my life.
I had the opportunity later at the Couples Ministries formal event to teach about 200 couples the Waltz. My husband was my partner. We all had a gloriously fun evening. One thing the experience showed me is that we can’t put Dance Ministry or God in a box. We have to let God use it the way He would have it used. We have to give it away. If this is my Ministry and my gift, why would l hold it to myself and say, “No, I’m not teaching Ballroom Dancing. I only teach ballet." Well, if at the moment the need is Ballroom Dancing and God has opened the door, then I should go in to make a powerful impact. Give your dance away.
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