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romanballplayer
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This is a topic that came up in my church. Can dance be a way of worship. I would really like to hear what you think.
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CelineDion
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Yes it is an amazing expression of worship. It can really help usher in the presence of God. Ive seen the shakina Glory of God fall at one of the christian dance conferences ive been to and its amazing.
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Living Soul Dance
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The word worship in the greek is the word:
Other words found in the bible for worshiper are:
[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]PROSKUNEO [/font][font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times](4352) - to worship, to kiss (like a dog licking its master's hand), [/font]
[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]to prostrate oneself in homage. John 4v23 and Revelation 7v11[/font]Other words found in the bible for worshiper are:
[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]SCHACAH [/font][font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times](7812) - to worship and to bow down. Genesis 22v5 Exodus 34v8[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]BARAK [/font][font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times](1288) - to kneel and to bless. 1 Chronicles 29v20 Nehemiah 8v6[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]HALLAL [/font][font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times](1984) - praise and celebration (from which hallelujah is derived). 1 Chronicles 16v4 Ezra 3v11[/font]
These word are actually movements.
So yes dance and worship go hand in hand.
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[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]BARAK [/font][font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times](1288) - to kneel and to bless. 1 Chronicles 29v20 Nehemiah 8v6[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times]HALLAL [/font][font=Times New Roman, adobe-times, Times](1984) - praise and celebration (from which hallelujah is derived). 1 Chronicles 16v4 Ezra 3v11[/font]
These word are actually movements.
So yes dance and worship go hand in hand.
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Crashfreak
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I am not a dancer, so to me it doesn't present much of a form of worship for me. I think if I had to dance I would be to distracted by what I was doing to really get intimate with God.
In saying that however I do feel that many people can make it a true act of worship to God, just like some people sing as an act of worship. All to often people assume that to worship God is to Sing songs. It is up to the individual to find what he feels comfortable with to move into the presence of God and concentrate solely on the Lord.
And finally I think we shouldn't limit ourselves to how we feel we should worship. We should let the Holy Spirit guide us in our worship and do what he wishes to do. So for me that would be letting the Holy Spirit have the option of using me in dance to worship the Lord if that is what the Holy Spirit wants.
In saying that however I do feel that many people can make it a true act of worship to God, just like some people sing as an act of worship. All to often people assume that to worship God is to Sing songs. It is up to the individual to find what he feels comfortable with to move into the presence of God and concentrate solely on the Lord.
And finally I think we shouldn't limit ourselves to how we feel we should worship. We should let the Holy Spirit guide us in our worship and do what he wishes to do. So for me that would be letting the Holy Spirit have the option of using me in dance to worship the Lord if that is what the Holy Spirit wants.
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lacy
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yes, I do like to dance, but it took me years before I did dance in rev. to the Holy Lord.
Before that, is was just me showing off.
Before that, is was just me showing off.
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dElIrIoUsLy:mIcH
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There is nothing wrong with dancing. I think that even David in the Bible danced for God. However, the manner that you dance, I feel, should be a respectable kind. No club dancing..I dont think God would like that.
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Gods_princess
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yes deafently dancing as worship is just the same as singing or playing an instument for him. i always dance 4 him its what i can and like doing. Read this Ecclesiastes 3:4 there is a time for everything "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to DANCE", Psalm 30:11 "you turned my wailing into dancing", Psalm 149:3 "Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp". hoped this help 
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Gods_princess
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singing is another way read Psalm 63:5 with singing lips my mouth will praise. Psalm 47:6 sing praises to God. Psalm 59:16. Psalm 89:1. Psalm 101:1. Acts 16:25. and Ephesians 5:19.
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I believe dancing is an incredible way to worship, though of course there is an appropriate time for everything. When the service is incredibly exciting and God is really moving, dancing for joy can be a beautiful expression of His joy in you. But there are times to stand quitely before the Lord and either just enjoy his presence or let him deal with you without any distractions.
This is not to say that dancing is only worship when done in church. When done with the right mindset, the dancing I do every day can be an outpouring of His goodness in my life.
This is not to say that dancing is only worship when done in church. When done with the right mindset, the dancing I do every day can be an outpouring of His goodness in my life.
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i think that you can do anything and worship! i would love to go in a career in dancing that would be worshiping God.
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I do choreography for a dancing team that performs on Youth group nights. I believe people can worship in dance, as long as the dancers hearts are bent on glorifying the Lord, and not themselves. God needs to be the center for any worship: be dance, song, meditation, or others. All of these things can also be turned into worldly things. So dance is an effective way to show adoration to God, you just have to be careful about how you bring it into your church. Some people dont like accepting it because its not traditional.
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