A couple days ago, my dance teacher told my class, "It doesn't matter if you're good at dancing or bad at it. What matters is how you show God through that dancing. If you say 'woe is me, I am a terrible dancer!' or, 'Look at me, I am an amazing dancer!', neither is right." By bemoaning how awful you are or rejoicing at your gifts, you aren't showing Jesus--you are giving a wonderful example of how selfish you are.
So, how do I find a mediator between "I'm awesome" and "I'm terrible"? First, find your bible and look up Psalm 149 verse 3, which announces, "Let us praise His name with dancing!" We aren't supposed to praise our name with dancing, we are supposed to praise His name. Next, remember Luke 1 verse 39, which states: "Nothing is impossible with God." Even if you feel like an awful dancer, nothing is impossible with God. He can help you through even the toughest times. Even if you never improve, He will get you through.
"For is anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he is deluding himself. Each one must examine His own work, and then he will have reason to boast with regard to himself alone, and not with regard to someone else; for each will bear his own load." -Galatians 6:3-5
The next time that you dance, remember that God gave you your gifts for a reason, not just to show off. Dancing is a way of showing Jesus to others, so don't let that opportunity slip by! Each time you dance, thank God that He gave you the ability to dance. Ask Him to work through your abilities.
Dear Heavenly Father, I give you my talents and shortcomings. Please help me to use them for your glory. Please give me the strength to trust in your un-abounding love and forgiveness. I want to praise you with dancing!
The joy of the Lord is my strength!
-Pandy
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