At the start of the month, my heart sunk at the reality of what is taking place. I was leaving family, friends, boy friend, dance companies, and readily accessible means to pursue art. In our day and age  people might classify this as stupidness setting in. When you have so much going for you and you still walk in a different direction. Why was I doing this? Well, the only response is that God called me to something greater. Was He asking me to get rid of all that I love, not necessarily. But he was asking me to jump into his arms without knowing the outcome.

I’ve always defined myself as an artist and a dancer because my hope is to do great things for God with my gifts. Yet, is that all of who I am? I see how God works so miraculously when I use my gifts for him. Simple and profound encounters with true beauty can change a soul forever. I’ve been gifted to have a part in his works and am so grateful for these moments. Yet, is that all of who God is? The answer is no to both of the above questions. I am more than an artist and a dancer. God is so much more than the works we see from him. That year He wanted to show me who he is and who I am. “Choose Me and not my works,” he whispered to my hesitant heart.” My gifts and your joys, are good, so good, but there is more.”