Hilare

Hilare [hee-lah-rae] worshipping God in dance

As I ascended the last few of the now inexistent steps to reach the third level of old Bartley Christian Church, my heart trembled with excitement. There was no reason, really, for me to feel anything out of the ordinary. But God was leading and it was a feeling I was familiar with.

Entering the music room, I joined the small group of people who had gathered for a short session of worship before their meeting. After leading them for one song, I sat down on my seat and three words on the whiteboard which I had previously overlooked now caught my eye.

Dance for God.

It was that simple.
God had spoken.
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Over the Top, Day 2 evening

Worship was in full swing. All around me there were people kneeling and crying and praying and praising God. I got up from my knees and moved as silently as I could to the back of the hall where I found the space I needed.

It was awkward for the first few moments, for the lights were bright and the front half of the room was crowded. Closing my eyes, I allowed the worship music to wash over me and kept my heart focused on God.
Slowly, I allowed my body to take control; natural instinct kicked in. First a few steps, then a couple of swirls with my arms. Before I knew it, I was dancing.

Somewhere between the moments it began and ended, she came to join me. No older than 5, perhaps, staring with curiosity in those innocent eyes. And then, like a child in the presence of a loving Father, she shook away her inhibitions and threw her arms up in the air to join me in my dance. For those few precious minutes, we were in heaven.

So this is what it means to dance for God.
I've embarked on a journey to discover the thrills and joy of hilare worship.

Father, this is for You.

Bits and Pieces

Goodness gracious me! Camp is tomorrow!
Camp is tomorrow, camp is tomorrow, camp is tomorrow...

Tried my pointe shoes for the first time today (well, first since I got them back from the shop) and they are a load of fun! Ok, so your toes get a little squashed up, but there's the sponge bit so it doesn't hurt in the least, and OH MY GOSH with my pointe shoes on I'm a good whole 10inches taller!
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"Hosanna"
- Hillsong, Savior King

I see the king of glory
Coming down the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sins
The people sing

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
I see a near revival
Staring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom cuase
As I walk from earth into eternity

It's at our doors now. Can you hear our Savior knocking?