The Fax of Life

A weekly inspiration, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

June 11, 2006                                                                  Volume 11 Number 37

DANCING WITH GOD

When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I was drawn to the syllable "dance" at the end of the word.

I reflected upon how doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes this and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music.

One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other. My eyes drew back to the word GUIDANCE. When I saw "G," I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i." "God, "u" and "i" dance". God, you, and I dance. 

This statement is what guidance means to me. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

                May God's blessings and mercies be upon you and your family on this day and everyday.

                May you abide in Him as He abides in you.

                Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.

                I Hope You Dance

                                                                Author Unknown, forwarded by Rhonda Bonhall        

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