Three new ComLifers were added to our family this past weekend and this morning was their first staff prayer and in a way it was my first real staff prayer because I actually allowed myself to be open to God moving within the mundane office work instead of feeling like I should be sleeping at 8 am (sorry Jess).
But first things first, before staff prayer the ComLife gang holds an open worship time for about an hour. Jess asked me to teach a dance in order to really express and share my passion for using dance as worship. I was really excited about the oppurtunity and started choreographing right away. So this morning I did a little warm-up (which the ComLifers will feel in their body tomorrow) and I showed them a simple little dance. They caught on quicker than I thought and it felt so great to be teaching and sharing what I love. I truly felt my passion and yearning for dancing flowing through everyone else, as they had a real interest to get the moves right and really welcomed the challenge. My heart lept with joy when I saw them do my dance for the first time without me because although I could critique many things God showed me to see it as beautiful and glorious and it was for him alone.
In the middle of our cool down while we were in an “Angel stretch”, Seth Barnes and Sean Smith walk past the glass doors. It was definetely an awkward position to be in in front of the AIM head hancho and a great first impression for Sean. But that just lead into a sea of prayer and awe towards the Lord.
Looking around after I prayed over a couple people, I saw over 20 AIM staff members gathered in groups praying over one another. It was so beautiful to see brothers and sisters standing in the gaps for each other. It showed true courage and love. now I don’t know about you but I have never worked in an environment where the staff layed hands, prayed, and encouraged each other in such a spiritual and powerful way. Finishing up feeling like I was on a spiritual high, someone I truly look upto told me something that had my spirit blushing with joy and love. “Rosie I watched you praying with people and I just wanted to say that if I was your father, I would be so proud of you”. (Thanks Scott) I never heard that before from my own Dad so needless to say I had to have a crying session in the bathroom stall. So thanks to those of you who took an ordinary day and chose to listen to the Lord and make it extrodinary.
