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We have three granddaughters – each one so unique in their personalities – and yet, as toddlers, they each often did the same thing. They each danced.

Even now, Eliza will often in the middle of playing, stand and do a little ballet. She will gracefully and gently sway, moving her arms as she softly hums a tune.

Some days I watch in amazement as my heart fills with emotion. With her soft curly hair and sweet little face, she frequently comes wearing her princess dress, tiara, and wand. Sometimes under her princess gown, one can find rain boots on her feet.

However she is dressed, these dancing moments have become sacred moments for I know they will not last forever. In watching her one day last week, the verse was brought to mind:

“The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.”
(Zephaniah 3:17, NASB)

Let’s break down these words and slowly absorb their meaning:

  • “The Lord your God is in your midst.” God has come to dwell with us, among us, in us. He is not a God far away or far off, for He draws near to us.
  • “A victorious warrior.” This wording, according to The New American Commentary, Vol. 20, page 496) is used with someone “who has already distinguished himself by performing heroic deeds.” God is known throughout time, from beginning to everlasting, as the One who is mighty to save.
  • “He will exult over you with joy” God is delighted with those He has redeemed. We can hardly understand the ability of God to delight in us, as we know our shortcomings. His joy in us stems from His love for us.
  • “He will be quiet in His love.” God comes to us quietly, as we quiet our souls before Him. This is the way we are most able to absorb His love for us, in the stillness.
  • “He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” As we quiet and still ourselves before Him, growth and transformation occurs in our lives, and our God rejoices over us. It is then He gets loud and celebratory.

This verse reminds me of God’s many blessings …

His Presence with us,
His power at work in our lives,
and His protection over His people.



I read the post a few days late, but right on time for me! There is so much truth packed into this post, I could have highlighted much of it. Michele Morin challenged me to guard my heart and live like the person I profess to be β€β€œ more Christlike today than we were yesterday. Read her entire post HERE.

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