Jason Please Fix

If you live in Indy, have you seen the piece of art on the Cultural Trail called “Ann Dancing?” She is quite an inspiration to me. The other evening as I walked in the snowstorm after leaving Silver in the City, Ann was dancing away. Last Saturday as the rain was pouring down, Ann was dancing away. People walk by her who are tired of the snow, and Ann continues to dance. People walk by her who are tired of the cold, and Ann continues to dance. People walk by her who are just plain tired, and Ann continues to dance.

Every day when I see her I’m reminded that we have a choice. We can dance through life being grateful and joyful, or we can trudge through life being complaining and lack-luster. We have a choice in everything we say and do as well as our attitude. I am not saying that we should fake it, although faking it until I made it at times really helped. We need to be authentic people though.

I do find it interesting that when I smile at people, it is pretty hard for them not to smile back. Smiling while leading worship really makes my day. First, I am always so happy to be there and with others in my church community. Second, it sometimes will take people off guard and hopefully it’s a little blessing on their day when they hear me say with a big smile: “The peace of the Lord be with you always.” I can’t help it. It’s a joyous thing to say! How can I not smile to share God’s peace with someone?!

Ann Dancing brings that smile to my face whenever I see her. She reminds me to dance and choose to be happy and smile. I ran across these verses from Psalm 26. What a beautiful description of worshiping God. May they bring a smile to your face.

Psalm 26:6-7 (The Message)
“I scrub my hands with purest soap, then join hands with the others in the great circle, dancing around your altar, God, Singing God-songs at the top of my lungs, telling God-stories.”

God bless your day with many smiles.

Hope