From last weekend, when I was infested with bed bugs and puking my guts out, to this weekend when bed bugs are no where in site and I finally finished my plate at dinner, I can not for the life of me describe to you the love and all out joy that comes from the Lord when you keep your eyes focused on Him.
One of my favorite worship artists, Steffany Frizzell, sings a spontaneous song called "Lord of the Dance." Half way through the song, a pastor from Bethel Church speaks about how the Lord audits our steps, but sometimes our steps aren't forward. He says that sometimes our steps are audit in a dance. Sometimes the Lord just wants to dance with us. After a few weeks of adjustments, struggles and obstacles, I have decided that I no longer want to walk through this experience. I want to engage in a beautiful, fun, long lasting dance with my Father.
I am in Uganda. I am in Africa- a place my heart beats for, a place the Lord has promised me. Why in the world would I spend this time thinking about how much I want a good cup of coffee from a Keurig or a slice of pizza or a pillow that doesn't feel like a bag of coal? I am in Africa! Praise God!
In the song that Steffany sings, the pastor also says that there is no dance that the Lord can't dance with you. You can spin and twirl. You can swing and shuffle. Heck, you can even do the hokey-pokey if you really wanted to! I've realized that the angels and heavenly chorus are always singing. The music coming from the kingdom never stops. So why does my dance with Christ ever have to stop? Even through periods of struggles or downfalls, the Lord can keep dancing with me. He can hold me in His arms and comfort me. In times of joyful jubilation, He can dance with me like I am 4 years old spinning so fast that I can't stop from laughing! I have realized that it's time to join in with angels and begin to dance the best Father-daughter dance imaginable.
The Lord has blessed me so well with friends I have made on this trip and with the host family He has so carefully and perfectly placed me in. Walking home with friends is one of my favorite times of day. We laugh and laugh and laugh some more. Friday evening I shared with my brothers and sisters and some neighborhood friends gifts my American family had sent for them. The smiles and excitements on their faces was priceless. Then I had an amazing opportunity to cook and American meal for my family..and again, more neighborhood friends. I made spaghetti (from scratch, might I add)! Everyone loved it! Or so they said. They went back for seconds and some for thirds, so I'm guessing I did a half decent job. It was such a blessing to be able to provide for my family and new friends in such a simple way. Finally, Saturday morning I woke up early and taught the little kiddos some American games, like Simon Says, Red Light Green Light and Tag. We played for over two hours! I cannot stop smiling. God is so good! I even went into the capital city with some friends and had a cheeseburger and fries today!!! Praise sweet baby Jesus!
The Lord of the dance. It's a whirl of a ride, but one I can guarantee I will not regret. Listen for yourself and see if you can find time to dance with your Father.
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Enjoy these smiling faces and God Bless!
SEVEN SECOND VERSION!
Listen to "Lord of the Dance" by Steffany Frizzell and god dance with Jesus.
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