I am leaving for WIM Dance Conference in LA again this Friday. Today, I found my reflection from last year's conference. I went last year without knowing what to expect. Reading through this journal entry reminded of how God showed up, and it give me so much hope and anticipation for what He'll do this year. I can't wait!
Tuesday 9/1/2015
Jesus is the Word. Therefore, Word in Motion (WIM) = Jesus in Motion! That's exactly what I saw and experienced during WIM Dance Festival 2015. Jesus in motion, actively healing, encouraging, empowering, loving, and speaking to his children personally and through the WIM instructors.
I first heard of Word In Motion (WIM) Dance Company a few years ago from and instructor from Lou Conte name Shannon. However, I was never able to make it due to prior commitments. Finally, the opportunity arose for me to go this year. So, I took it without knowing anyone else going. I knew it was time for me to invest in myself as a dancer. I flew to LA with this question in mind, what does it mean to be a dancer for Christ?
The answer I found during the course of the Festival was basically the core definition of a Christian. A dancer for Christ is simply a follower of Jesus who LISTENS to the Holy Spirit and moves in step with the Spirit (Gal. 5:25) to change atmospheres ("Game Changer") and stewards the talent of dance as worship for God's glory ("Kingdom Artists").
I took home SO many nuggets of wisdom from the instructors, but here's one that stood out for me: Keeley 'Lock N' Key' shared in her class that Rhythm = Holy Spirit. We are to listen to the rhythm in the music just like we listen to the Holy Spirit each day to know how to live. Doing moves (going through the motions) = religion, Grooving (listening and following the Spirit) = relationship!
There's so much more that I can share about my experience. All in all, I'm simply grateful for the opportunity to be there, surrounded by dancers who love Jesus and those that are seeking Him. I also grateful to have met other beautiful dancers who traveled solo from all over the world to get there. Shout out to Nilcia (Suriname), Chelsea (Kansas City), Irina (Hawaii), Nuo (LA), and Madison (Canada)! Overall, I experienced a glimpse of heaven on earth as God's children worshiped Him freely with the talents He's given us. Praise be to God.
One vision God gave me on the the first night was that I will not be the Paul or Peter's in ministry. I won't be a in the front lines, but rather in the background- PRAYING! I wouldn't have received this too well a few years ago, but God has told me this time and time again. I'm more ready to accept this call. Nobody may see me, but that's where the power (through prayer) comes. Kat prayed for power over me, and I really feel that power will come as I practice prayer. In a way, I feel called to be more like a John or Barnabas, the supporters and encouragers, the scribe that testifies to your glory and power. I was reminded of Lecrae's song "Background" while I was praying. Lord, let that song be my life story.
Misty's Game Changer Session Notes:
- Everything is God's
- You bring the change when you enter a setting because you are salt and light
A Game Changer: stands out from the crowd, changes how others view things, changes the outcome because of their presence
Q: What does it mean to be a game changer in my dance?
Rom. 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
1 Cor. 2:4-6 "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power."
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