When I say Grace what do you think of? You’re probably either thinking of movement, like a ballerina seeming to glide on her toes, or youre thinking of a forgivness beyond which nobody can wrap their minds around. But why those two? Why movement and forgiveness? Is it because of culture’s perspective? Probably, but I believe there is a deeper explaination.
I mean, really. How in the world did our minds manage to get swift, beautiful movement and indescribable forgiveness confused? What about the two did we see that had the same meaning? Here’s what I think.
When I think of Grace as movement, I picture a woman. She’s dancing, she’s carefree, sunlight seems to dance on her smiling face as she twirls her skirt swiftly. Nothing could harm her. BUT- wait. She isnt Xena. Or an Athena spit-image. In fact, she is the total opposite. She’s calm, she’s beautiful, she’s- absolutly stunning. Yet, at the same time, she seems strong. You wouldnt dare harm her. The essence that comes from her seems (and does) protect her. Worries? None. Sorrows? It wouldn’t matter. She’d dance them away.
So, what about all of that compares to forgiveness? Strong, true, beautiful, authentic forgiveness?
True forgiveness comes from a force none could understand. Some, and I hope you do, know this force as “God.” Sound familiar?
Let’s face it. If you could honestly wrap your mind around God, you have made your own idol. Seriously- if you walk with Christ on a day to day basis, you know not all of your questions are answered. In fact, if you have no questions, something is wrong. It’s those very questions that keep us dancing and moving in his Grace.
Now do you see? The dancer I picture answers the question of why she is dancing with a smiling face, and answers with, “God.”
Her dancing is true. Her every movement is authentic. She didnt train for this. It’s from her joy she dances so beautifully. Her sweet essence of strength is- well, strong. You couldn’t wrap your mind around the absolute joy she is feeling. You wouldn’t dare try. She allures you with every Graceful movement she makes. And as she moves, you have a desire to have the joy she has.
Sound Familiar?
I know it does to me. It reminds me of my Father, My God. He’s strong. He’s alluring. He’s true. He’s himself. He is all that he is- authentic. He’s stunning. He allures us to dance with him. He- He is the beauty that’s worth dancing for authentically. Without care. Without shame. He’s the author of
Salvation, Grace-
Something we cannot wrap our minds around.
Something- no. Someone that is all that HE is. All my life is worth DANCING for.
–Ali
Yay. That wasnt word for word or anything, but I could feel it. I could just feel that knowledge when I took normal risks like challenging games. Now, it’s time for my next REALLY tough next steps in my walk with Christ.
