my story

so, after writing the post below, and while I laid awake last night, I thought about how to better describe what God has offered me.

When I was a senior in High school. if you had told me I would be a missionary in Thailand one day, I would have said you were nuts, off your rocker.

you see the way I see it, it was like I was at a ball, a wall-flower with no partner to dance with, not really sure if I wanted to dance.

and then I caught His eyes. the most eligible man in the room. everyone was staring at him as he crossed the room. and He! He was staring at me. I looked around me to see if there was anyone nearby that he could be staring at. He couldn't possibly be looking at me. Who was I?

He came closer and closer, and as he stood in front of me, he offered his hand to me and asked do you want to dance?

This was no ordinary dance. This was leaving behind everything I knew and trusting him. I had no idea how to dance, but he said he would lead me. and be with me every step of the way.

I was very unsure, knowing this dance would change my life, but the look in His eyes, the way ?He looked at me, like he was madly in love with me, and would give me eternity if I asked for it, how could I possibly refuse?

So I decided. I would take his hand. I would follow Him to to floor and see what this dance was all about. I took a few tentative steps forward, and before I knew it, I was swept off my feet, doing circles around the dance floor. it was like my feet weren't even hitting the ground. and I never wanted them to.

This dance He was offering me, He really was offering me eternity with Him!!!!!! and HE CHOSE ME! I couldn't believe it. He never said the dance would be easy, and it has been very difficult to stay in step at times, but He was always there if I ever fell. He has NEVER left my side. this dance is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I can't imagine NOT dancing. the love He has in His eyes for me, is worth every single step. Even if the steps are painful at times, it's worth it.

I want to spend the rest of my life dancing with Him. I want others to feel the joy to know what it means to dance with Him as well.

So will you Dance?