A Minister’s Choreography Devotion: 1st Position
May 25, 2009 by Lakita
Filed under Choreography
Day 1: 1st Position
The feet are turned out completely. The heels touch each other and the feet face outward, trying to form a straight line. The arms are curved with your hands and elbows slightly bent. While a "basic" first position is typically one of the first positions taught to those desiring to learn ballet, and it seems easy enough, true first position takes strength, durability and years to master. Those that want to be a professional ballerina need to achieve a 180 degree turnout, knees back to back and maintain a graceful appearance.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last."
Revelation 22:13
While in 1st position, meditate on HIS completeness. Jesus is our everything, our all in all, the author and finisher of our faith (Heb 12:2). There is no one else who can make this claim but HIM!Our hope and trust should only be put in HIM. He is our redeemer, provider, deliverer and our savior. Because He is the first and the last…what He has spoken either has happened or will happen! His word will not return to him void. Take comfort in the fact that He is with us always (Mt 28:20).
We have the victory! Read the book ~ we win! As the bride of Christ you can dance for victory.
Posted by Lakita Humber
Lakita Humber serves as the founder of Paneh Praise Dance & Mime Ministry and host of the Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference. Find out more about her or follow her on Twitter (@Paneh).
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Thanks for linking to my post on turnout!
No problem Nichelle! You have some GREAT information on your dance blog ~ thanks for providing that information!
Kita
Just read the 1st postion devotion. It was a blessing! God is first and foremost in our lives we have to remember that FIRST! As dance ministers we are not first our SAVIOR is! We have to be in His presence FIRST before we can do anything! Looking forward to what’s next. Blessings to you sis Lakita
Awesome revelation Valencia!
Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Lakita, for these wonderful devotionals! I have been involved in dance ministry at my church and I will be teaching a five-day worship ballet class for children at our church this August. I would LOVE to begin each day with one of your devotionals, and I wonder if I may have permission to do so. You may learn more about our church at http://www.churchcornerstone.com. Thank you, and may God bless your ministry.
You are welcome to use the devotionals with you class. I’m glad they have been a blessing to you. I only ask you credit the source so other people may find and use them.
Blessings,
Lakita