But I'll admit, I don't follow well...I like to lead. Which is probably why most of the dancing I do is line dancing! It requires a party of ONE. :)
Last night I was reading in a book that I've been studying through, and came across this little story that I thought fit me to a "t" and I want to share it here.
It is written by Pauline Lamarre, called "Asking for Guidance" from Christian Women Today.
"When I meditated on the word 'guidance,' I kept seeing the word 'dance' at the end of it. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
"When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person relaxes and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
"When I saw 'G' in guidance, I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'i.' And it hit me: God, let's u (you), and I dance. This statement is what guidance means to me. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead." (emphasis added)
Wow! Is that awesome? I mean, it describes exactly what I've been feeling these days.
I have to surrender.
I have to be willing.
I have to pay attention.
The Holy Spirit is faithful to give cues, to whisper gently, to nudge and guide. But I have to LET HIM LEAD.
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