Swinging, swaying, spinning round and round. There is nothing like dancing. My dance of choice is swing. Swing dancing is so creative. The best dancers look like they are having a blast because they are! Some dances are so manically fast and tight, you stand aside amazed. Other dances tell a sweet slow love story that just draws you in and makes you sigh in happiness.
I throw my purse in a corner, peel off the layers made necessary by the windy rainy Seattle evening, and lay down all my inhibitions. As I begin to gain my composure, he approaches. A nod, a smile, and an outstretched hand.
Each dance is an adventure. I most likely have never met my partner, but I have to trust him. The more I stop thinking, planning, and worrying the more control he has and the more potential for magic. I let him push, pull, and sway. A push to the shoulder blade sends me spinning. A pull of the hand brings me back close. A sway of the hips tells me which way to go next.
As I reflect upon the magic that I experience when I dance with someone, I am reminded of my Savior. As with all things that are truly beautiful, for me swing dancing holds truth at the center of it, and all truth is from God.
My dance with my loving Lord is not unlike my earthly dances. I have to trust Him. Once I trust that He will get me through this dance safely and He knows what He’s doing, the opportunity for glorious things opens up. He pushes, pulls, and makes me do things I never thought I could.
There is one move that always reminds me of Jesus. He pushes one way, then the other, and lets go… When I first learned this move, I was terrified. I stayed stationary instead of going along with the momentum he was trying to create for me. The result was disappointing to both of us. Now, I know that it is one of the most gratifying moments on the dance floor. I let him move me with the utmost confidence that whatever happens will be beautiful. Before I know it he catches me in his arms again and I feel closer than ever.
Oh Jesus! What an exquisite picture of what you have in store for all of us. Adventure, beauty, fun, and love. You are so fun and creative. Thank you for speaking to my heart through something as silly as dancing. I thank you for painting my life with your love.
I accept your invitation to dance my life away with you. I choose not to pass up this opportunity to live a life that is meaningful, beautiful, and oh so exciting and fun!
Let Jesus lead you in your dance! He will make you spin, twirl, and sway like you never knew you could. He will make the world look at you and say, “wow, that is awesome! I want some of what she has!” He will make your life wonderful, as only He can. Trust Him and enjoy the ride!
