Journey

Take the journey
I’ve made a way
You can’t see too far ahead
But I am already there
Knowing every care
Every hurt, every blow
To your heart along the road
I felt it too, when I took the journey
Long ago
I know every break
I know every joy
I can’t bear it when I see
The times you don’t believe
For it pains you
And it was never meant to be
Believe, child
Stand up
Keep walking
Soon you will fly
Because there is victory
In the blood I shed
Walk through the dark night
Look to the day!
Only brightness lies ahead
Rise above the fray!
All you have to do
Is seek my hand
Take it, hold on
And I will never let go
And you will see my face
And you will live by my grace
Until your journey
Is filled with my delight
For all you see
Is my fiery gaze
The all-consuming Fire
The First and the Last
I remain
So fix your eyes
On the Holy One
Who bore your shame
And this life
Will not leave you lame.

Why Do I Dance?

This is to remind myself of why I'm pursuing the training and to keep God's dream alive.
I dance because movement stirs the atmosphere. It awakens dreams and purpose, and it exposes desires of the heart. Dance changes things. It breaks chains and releases freedom instead. When I dance at times I can feel God’s breath, his heartbeat, or his very movements. When we move together, there’s no telling what could happen! There is power when we dance with God, when we dance the moves he tells us to. I dance because it speaks. It tells testimonies, stories, declares victories, and shouts beauty. I dance because my King loves it when I worship with my full self. Not only with my heart and mind, but with all my strength. I dance because I can feel his delight, because I am his daughter. I dance because he told me to, and when I keep dancing when he says to keep dancing, I don’t want to stop. Dance carries momentum; it unifies. It softens hard hearts. It breaks down walls. When I dance, I am free, and my movements have powerful potential to set others free. This is why I dance.

When All is Given

There’s a song in my chest
There’s a dance in my spirit
An adventurous quest
He’s calling me to it

I feel the joy in my heart
His rhythm in my soul
Now I’ll smile and shine
Until I am whole

He has gripped me
He has captured
Now I can spin in his love
For I am enraptured

He’s holding me close
But his heart drums wild
I can feel his excitement
When I believe I’m his child

His delight pierces
Every lie, every fear
Until I am his
And I have no other care

His love is breaking through
His truth rules all
When I step off the edge
He’s breaking my fall

Lowly Nobility

How do we make a difference in this world? Are you willing to go somewhere with me? Who needs to be loved today? Can you think of anyone? Who feels worthless, unlovable, and dirty? You are the same. You are. The only difference may be that you know that you are loved and have a purpose and a place here on this planet. But do you really know? Because if you did, maybe it wouldn’t be so hard to love those who think no one will ever truly love them. Love the unlovely. I may be bold, but I can almost guarantee you this will set you free in a way that nothing else ever can. Look for the treasure amongst the dirt. What you find may astonish you—it may open up your heart in ways you have never anticipated or even wanted. It might hurt, yes. But you have to ask yourself if loving someone is worth the pain. God Himself did. And the answer was yes. How can we act any differently than the King of this world? In His reality, embracing the filthy, the smelly, the ugly, and the lowly is true nobility. So before you ever call yourself a child of the King again, a prince or a princess of the Kingdom, please, let me challenge you by having you ask yourself these questions: Who am I loving today? And am I loving them because it is easy, or have I chosen, like the One who has done the same for me, to love even the ones that may hate me or have no lovely quality about them? Don’t get me wrong, I myself am challenged by this most noble of callings. But I must be found faithful to my God, who gave everything for me.

Outlive your Life, a book review

“Outlive Your Life” by Max Lucado is definitely a wake up call to Christians, particularly in America. Most people with genuine faith in God would admit that they have a desire to make a difference in the world. We can see the problems, the poverty, the hurting, and the many issues that need revolution, but what can we do about it? In this book, Lucado demonstrates how in small practical ways, and by merely obeying the Word of God, we can make a difference in the world around us. We don’t have to go to a foreign country on a mission trip or to be a missionary, but are we willing to take the opportunity if it comes?
This book is written in a very down-to-earth style that paints life in a simpler way. It definitely brings conviction, but without conviction, we won’t make a move in the right direction. Lucado challenges us to look beyond seeming limitations and helps us to apply biblical stories to life today.
If you want to be inspired but also feel a call to action, read this book. You might find that you have to do something different, or you won’t be fulfilling the calling common to every Christian: To be a follower of Jesus and shine his hope in this dark world.

Where I'm Meant to Be

Without you I am lost
I won’t count the cost
I won’t even jump in
In being safe I think I win
But why do I feel disturbed?
Why am I not at rest
When I hold back,
When I don’t let my heart be tested?
I am born for danger
I was made for risk
Your purpose is my calling
It costs a lot
But I can do nothing less
Save me from myself
Help me flee from safety
For if I don’t get out of the boat
I’ll be handicapped for life
Imprisoned by mere thoughts
Lies that only have power
If they are believed
The truth is where I stand
Therefore I can walk hand in hand
With you, Father
Confident, fearless
Stepping out at every chance
Living out my destiny
And held close to your heart
I in you and you in me
This is where I’m meant to be.

My Passion

Beautiful
I want to see you
Your heart beats steady
And I want mine to match
But it wavers
And it fails
Goodness
Holiness
Emanates from who you are
I want to reach
To touch the pure essence
Of you, God
But I feel
I am so far
Can a man be near to God
Most holy, perfect, clean
When he is defiled by shame?
I believe so
But only
Because I know
The blood covers
All imperfection
And draws us near
We can be touched
We can flow in the rhythm
Of the heartbeat
Of the King of kings
He calls us his children
I want to touch you
I long to behold you
Draw me near
Oh most holy
I will worship you
With abandon
Full out expression
Because I cannot hold it in.
I love you!