NAW

9/30/10 N.A.W. Not A Wallflower. Though I might need a refresher course in Dance 101, I need to clarify a few things. First, I’m not a wallflower; I’m still in attenDANCE. Once a person has entered a relationship with Jesus, it’s permanent---a done deal. However, the more abundantly we choose to live with Him the more we “dance.”

As I said, I haven’t left the ballroom. I haven’t turned my back on Him. I’m not living outside His grace. (Some folks call that carnal living.)

I’m not NAW---hanging out on the edge of the wall as an onlooker but I do feel preoccupied with “stuff” rather than my partner.

Lately, I have even been trying to somewhat control the music (circumstances) of my “dance” with the Lord. (There’s an indicator of rationalization---“somewhat” control. Who am I kidding? One either controls or doesn’t. Sort of like a ½ truth is a whole lie.)

It seems that though I am still dancing and His hand holds mine, I am more at arms length, as if executing a turn. (Not sure if going into the turn or coming out of it.) Not a face-to-face position. Connected, but without intimacy. Guess who moved out of position?

Draw near to God and He will draw near (James 4:8 a)