Tap Dancing Through Life

Because You Weren't Meant To Tip-Toe Around

I just watched a 30-second clip of my six- year-old grand-daughter tap-dancing for her school’s year-end talent show. And aside from the fact that it’s my grand-daughter tap dancing, here’s what I love about it: She’s never had a tap-dancing lesson in her life. In fact, she’s never had a lesson of any kind. She just decided “I want to tap dance and so I will.”

And because no one told her she couldn’t do it, she did (thank you mom). And many asked afterward how long she’d been tap-dancing. No one guessed she was self-taught, making it up as she went along, that she simply decided: “I can and I will.” And there’s a lesson in here for those who have ears to hear. Multiple lessons.

I rejoice in my grand-daughter’s boldness to do what gave her joy, and her willingness to try a new thing. And may you pause to consider: Is there an area in my life where I’m hesitant? What’s stopping me? Because God created you to be a brilliant light that shines forth. You weren’t meant to blend in or to timidly tip-toe around, but to stand out and stand strong. So what’s stopping you from putting on your metaphorical tap shoes and tap-dancing?

“But those that know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” Daniel 11:32

“They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalm 34:

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