I'm not supposed to do this on my own "with God's help" ~ I'm supposed to let God do it for me. Not that I don't have to live my life or make choices, etc., but that it's not all up to me. It's up to God. He gives me victory over struggle and sin, and when I'm tempted to do what I'm not supposed to do, I'm not giving in. I'm going to change my mindset, I'm going to count my blessings, and I'm going to have hope. I'm going to keep pushing through even when it hurts, and along the way, I'm going to have joy in the journey. He will help me to conquer my fear and worry ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" -Phil. 4:13), and will be with me every step of the way.
God shouldn't be my #1 in life. He should be my life. When we give everything over to Him, He's going to do great things in our lives. I can't wait to find out what happens. It's going to be one awfully big adventure.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Promise
What is the purpose of my life? To glorify God in all that I am, do think, and act. To love Him with all of my heart, soul, and mind. To share His message of hope with those around me. To serve others.
Does God care about ballet? About dance? I believe God cares about my faith and my relationship with Him. If I can live out my faith to the glory of God while dancing, whether that is in a Christian performing company or a secular performing company or even teaching, then I believe God cares about dance. He wants me to be a bright light wherever I am - whether it's on stage performing or at home or at work or at school - He wants me to honor Him with my actions, words, and thoughts. And if I do that, I believe He'll use me in ways I could never have imagined. He is capable of doing exceedingly abundantly beyond anything I could ever ask or even think, and I believe He can work through me to show Himself strong and to be glorified.
I don't want to set a plan for my life; rather I want to trust Him with everything I have. I don't know where He'll lead me or how He'll use me, but I've given my all to Him. I know that His plan for my life is perfect and it will be for my good and for His glory. I am so excited to see what God has in store for my life, and whatever happens, I will not fear and I will praise Him. He is an awesome God who has never failed me and who has done more for me than I ever deserved. He is worthy of all my praise, and I will praise Him with my life - whether it includes dance or not.
Does God care about ballet? About dance? I believe God cares about my faith and my relationship with Him. If I can live out my faith to the glory of God while dancing, whether that is in a Christian performing company or a secular performing company or even teaching, then I believe God cares about dance. He wants me to be a bright light wherever I am - whether it's on stage performing or at home or at work or at school - He wants me to honor Him with my actions, words, and thoughts. And if I do that, I believe He'll use me in ways I could never have imagined. He is capable of doing exceedingly abundantly beyond anything I could ever ask or even think, and I believe He can work through me to show Himself strong and to be glorified.
I don't want to set a plan for my life; rather I want to trust Him with everything I have. I don't know where He'll lead me or how He'll use me, but I've given my all to Him. I know that His plan for my life is perfect and it will be for my good and for His glory. I am so excited to see what God has in store for my life, and whatever happens, I will not fear and I will praise Him. He is an awesome God who has never failed me and who has done more for me than I ever deserved. He is worthy of all my praise, and I will praise Him with my life - whether it includes dance or not.
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