Dance like no one is watching

Psalm 105

In this Psalm we are reminded once again that as God's people, we can rest in the assurance that everything will work out for the best.

I'm sure there are those who may consider this statement to be trite, naïve, or simplistic…and that's okay…I choose to believe it and celebrate that promise with childlike wonder.  I invite you to do the same, because when you do…you'll be able to dance like no one is watching even when circumstances would dictate otherwise.

Just as the story in this Psalm-- we too live in an unpredictable and volatile world.  Economic instability has brought out the worst in many, the threat of terrorism has people cowering in fear, poverty and disease run rampant through many nations, and devastating acts of nature have left many people wailing and wondering "Where is God in all of this?"

Sadly, many people turn away from God during these difficult times.  My heart breaks for them because I know that in my own life, the best learning and growing I've ever done have come out of some pretty horrible experiences…and that as a result of those times in darkness ,my life turned a corner…and eventually I could  celebrate.

This is where we get to choose.  Do circumstances dictate whether or not we live joy-filled lives?  Do we allow others to "put cruel chains" (v 18) on us? Or can we agree together that no matter what happens we, as His people, will stand firm on His word!

David reminds us that for a thousand generations God is as good as His word…and just as He did then…He will do today.  As His people we too will be equipped to "work marvels in that spiritual wasteland" (v 27), and during tumultuous times we too will be led out with the confidence that we will not stumble but will, in fact, be led out "singing for joy…singing [our]hearts out" (v 43).  So heed David's wisdom, and "remember the world of wonders he has made, his miracles, and the verdicts he's rendered" (v 5).

I LOVE this!  I praise you God for promising that you will make "a gift of the country" we enter!  Thank you for this incredible inheritance.   I trust You…I believe You…I love You!   Thank you Father!

And now I must run….time to crank up some praise and worship, sing him songs, belt out hymns, and dance like no one is watching!

Posted by Kelly Skelton