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Sept 24, 2004
Dance Anyway
Romans 8:28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 ... in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
"Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." In other words, things don't always go as we plan them, do they? Because parents grow old, and relationships get broken, children go a different way, life can get painful, and you and I forget to dance."
The Lord calls us to give thanks no matter what even when it's not our plan, even when it hurts, even when it doesn't make sense, even when we don't understand the words. He invites us to dance anyway and teaches us the steps. He invites us to trust Him no matter what!
Giving thanks and dancing anyway inspite of circumstances isn't easy, it's the probably last thing you feel like doing. That's where real faith comes in. When trying circumsatnces surround you and you want to give up, that's really when we need to dance. That's when we need to turn to the Lord in trust and believe the promise that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord. We need to reach out for His Hand let Him take the lead and keep dancing.
Thank You Lord that You can bring good out of any circumstance. Help each of us to continue to reach out for Your lead, give thanks and dance - no matter what. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Sept 24, 2004
Dance Anyway
Romans 8:28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 ... in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
"Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." In other words, things don't always go as we plan them, do they? Because parents grow old, and relationships get broken, children go a different way, life can get painful, and you and I forget to dance."
The Lord calls us to give thanks no matter what even when it's not our plan, even when it hurts, even when it doesn't make sense, even when we don't understand the words. He invites us to dance anyway and teaches us the steps. He invites us to trust Him no matter what!
Giving thanks and dancing anyway inspite of circumstances isn't easy, it's the probably last thing you feel like doing. That's where real faith comes in. When trying circumsatnces surround you and you want to give up, that's really when we need to dance. That's when we need to turn to the Lord in trust and believe the promise that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord. We need to reach out for His Hand let Him take the lead and keep dancing.
Thank You Lord that You can bring good out of any circumstance. Help each of us to continue to reach out for Your lead, give thanks and dance - no matter what. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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