"This is how it feels to dance, Dee!"

Last month I went to a Christmas Ball that Xavier Christian Fellowship was hosting on the campus of St. FX!  I was so excited to spend some time with my little brother & meet his friends and hang out with them.  I watched and laughed while the others danced, secretly wishing that I could just give up these crutches and get movin'. Those feelings of not being able to do something & the words "I can't" came back!  This is what I live with everyday....and everyday God has to remind me that even though I can't, HE can!
  I tried to enjoy the ball, & move on..I wasn't gonna let the feelings of inadequacy & defeat ruin my night!!  Then out of nowhere a precious friend rolled over a computer chair & said "Here, I think it would be so cool if you 'danced' with us!"  She didn't know what that simple act would do for my heart!  I, Deanna Stearns, a crippled, weak girl got to dance!!!  I got twirled around a few times and I laughed with excitement as my Brother said, "This is what it is like to dance!"  I will never forget that night...to some it was just a Christmas Ball, but to me it night where God showed me again that He uses the people in our lives to help and encourage us!   He used this night to remind me that He has placed people in my life to help me through those "I Can't" moments...it's what the Body of Christ is all about!  We are to support each other for His glory!  He uses little brothers, a friend with a wheely chair and others to work together to do the imposible, so He can get the glory!!


God, help me to take opportunities to help others bring glory to You. Thank You so much for the family & friends You have placed in my life!

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