Do A Little Dance! This World Needs Hope!

       I have been focusing
a lot on how God has worked in my life through painful circumstances. I have
focused so much on this, because for me that’s what it takes to get my
attention. In the past it has been much harder for me to see God when all is well.  I focus so much on pain and comforting those
who are suffering, because I can relate to those who are struggling with
depression, addiction, abuse. God has given me a voice to speak up for those
who have been silenced.

       While I find it a privilege
to share my struggles with people and I believe God has and will continue to
use my struggle for his glory. Today I want to focus on things that make my
heart leap, soar, jump for joy. I want to focus on the things that make my
heart smile, and make my feet do a little dance. If you know me you know I love
to dance!

        I started thinking about this after a friend
on Facebook asked “what makes your heart soar “. My reply was reading blogs
from current World Racers and preparing to go on my trip in July.  Literally since the first time I watched the
Numbers video on my friend’s Facebook page all I have been able to think about
is The World Race.  

       What excites me so
much about The World Race isn’t so much going to 11 countries and ministering
to people there? Of course that is a part of it. I mean I have longed to go to
Africa since 5^th grade.  What
excites me the most is that I will be living with my brothers and sisters in
Christ and that I will spend my days living out the gospel. What excites me is that I will be living a life dependent on God. I’m excited that I will
be able to see Jesus in the child I hold, that I will be able to see Jesus in
the woman trapped in prostitution, that I will literally see Jesus all over the
world.

       I’m so excited that
I can spend my life being part of the solution not part of the problem. I’m
excited that God has called me to bring his kingdom to earth. I’m excited that
I can feel his spirit in my life molding me into the daughter he created me to
be. I’m excited that I know hope is real. I am honored to be his hands and his
feet.

       I am so humbled that
God has chosen to use me for his glory. 
I am filled with joy at the fact that God has restored my life so that
I can be part of bringing restoration. I am blessed to be part of his work in
the world.

       A few years ago and
even last year I thought I had no purpose. I thought my life was over, but He
has given me life. I am excited that I can share life with others, but most of
all I am so grateful that he has opened the eyes of my heart. Even though I
still struggle I am grateful that God works through messed up sinners.  

       All of us have something
that we are passionate about. We have something we stay awake dreaming about. I
encourage you my brothers and sisters to make that dream a reality. God has
chosen you. He has called you for a specific purpose. Do not waste your gift.
The world needs people like you and me.  The
world needs people who don’t have it all together, but people who believe in
the One who has the power to raise the dead.

       I am so sick and
tired of seeing people who have hope live like there is no hope. I am speaking
to myself here as well. It is so easy to get caught up in the bullshit of this
world and forget the truth. Don’t get distracted from your mission.  I am sick of the church not realizing the
kingdom is here and now. Pray for people, but realize you may be the answer to
that prayer.