Spiritual Dance Techniques Pt 2: Alignment
May 21, 2009 by Lakita
Filed under Encouragement
Dance Techniques in the Spirit part 2: Alignment
Body alignment is necessary for ease of movement and coordination. In its simplest form, alignment can be defined as arranging our body in such a way that our bones are stacked in a line. A closer look at alignment reveals that it comes from a dynamic series of inter-relationships between various bones and joints.
Sometimes, proper alignment takes conscious effort – “drop your shoulders, knees over feet etc..” But as you continue to practice proper alignment, you’ll realize that it becomes an unconscious part of your everyday life.
Dance Ministers, just as bodily alignment is necessary for ease of movement…so is spiritual alignment! Ask yourself —“Am I aligned with the will of the Lord?”. If not, this will make it extremely difficult to move. As you do the work of the Lord, be assured that he wants to bless you and use you — but it is not enough to do the WORK of the Lord…it has to be the WILL of the Lord. Your lifestyle has to line up with that of a minister at all times so that the Lord can use you!
Alignment involves being in the right position, but it is also based upon your relationship. How else can you be aligned (or know if you are properly aligned) if you do not have a relationship with Christ. This is essential! Your relationship with God is crucial to proper alignment. Unfortunately, what often happens is instead of attempting to align with Christ with a FULL HEART, many desire to find out how “little” they can align with Christ if that alignment is contrary with the ways of the world. Poor alignment doesn’t flow and can cause unnecessary discomfort.
So how do we obtain proper alignment (the will of God)? Let’s look at the Word:
Galatians 5:16 “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh”Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”Psalms 37:23 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”
Dancing can be defined as moving rhythmically using prescribed steps. As you dance with God – make sure you are properly aligned!
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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