Ann Dhnahy
“If we’re not supposed to dance, why all this music?”
quote from a book by Gregory Orr
We were created to dance, to laugh, to love, to enjoy, to hug and hold hands and to find joy in life–
because He, who is the Great Artist, crafted life to be filled with hidden pleasures,
sparkling treasures,
deep fulfillment and smiles and thankful hearts and fulfilled dreams–happiness and joy.
Yet, sometimes the melody is hidden or overpowered by the noise that surrounds us, is it not?
Who makes the noise of the world so loud that, at times, we do not even notice the music or acknowledge it’s reality?
Who would want us not to dance, not to listen, not to engage in the joy?
We must not give in to this dark side, that creates the cacophony to blot out all of the alluring, dazzling, delightful, pleasing, heavenly music.
But, if indeed, when God imagined us and longed to grant us beauty,
If God created life such as this–one in which there is so much soul wrenching, toe tapping, love-giving, comfort making music,
our deepest souls were also made to dance and to enter into and engage in the divine symphony, irresistable rhythms, haunting, memorable melodies, the harmonies, that He has surrounded us with all the time, every day.
May God grant us ears to hear, hearts to perceive and a willingness to dance with all of our might.
But perhaps we must remember,
Unless one becomes as a child, he cannot experience the kingdom of heaven–or hear the sounds of the music He is playing for us, even now.
This is beautiful, Sally. May we all become childlike in our hearts so that we can experience all the beauty and the joys of life — just the way our Father intended!
This month had some unexpected road blocks…my minivan was leaking fluid in the transmition, so my 5 children and I have been home for quit sometime while my wonderful husband is looking for another vehicle. Learning to dance with my Abba Father is a good reminder. Thank you Sally!
I love this Sally
There are moments in our day that dancing is all the children want to. I love these times. They seem so at ease and love picking out a special doll or superhero to dance with. What joy it is thinking about them one day dancing with the best partner there is 
Thank you for sharing this! God bless!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this beautiful quote. From which Gregory Orr book is it taken?
Thank you for a beautiful message, Dancing with the Lord. Surely the Lord is a great partner. “My Soul is full of melodies that sing so sweet to me: me and my father dance all day in perfect harmony. A dance that lasts forever, a pleasure in my soul: making me happy, healthy and whole. Oh … how I love the music that the Lord sings to me: I can’t help but feel immeasurable free, experiencing God in me”
Thank you!!! My sister reminded me yesterday of the picture of how much I love and gather my children up, how much MORE our Heavenly Father does that for us too…