Dance in the camp ...
... a miracle ... and a true story22 total reviews
Comment from Dean Kuch
Amen, Relda.
God does often work in most mysterious ways.
You asked Him to help you dance, and that's exactly what He helped you to do--even if it was only in a dream.
Have you ever wondered if the dream state we're experiencing is the "real world", and the waking world is but an illusion?
Where you went in your dream--into the midst of the Camp of the Host--was it not as real as anything else you've experienced before?
Could you not smell the sweet, spicy scent of sweaty excitement? Did you not feel those logs beneath your feet? Couldn't you see the millions of twinkling stars speckling the darkness?
Didn't you dance as you asked?
So, if your answer is "Yes," then who's to say it was all just a dream?
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Amen, Relda.
God does often work in most mysterious ways.
You asked Him to help you dance, and that's exactly what He helped you to do--even if it was only in a dream.
Have you ever wondered if the dream state we're experiencing is the "real world", and the waking world is but an illusion?
Where you went in your dream--into the midst of the Camp of the Host--was it not as real as anything else you've experienced before?
Could you not smell the sweet, spicy scent of sweaty excitement? Did you not feel those logs beneath your feet? Couldn't you see the millions of twinkling stars speckling the darkness?
Didn't you dance as you asked?
So, if your answer is "Yes," then who's to say it was all just a dream?
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Wow, Dean. You bend my brain! Whichever state is real, I choose the 'spiritual' one. When Jesus was teaching His disciples about the Kingdom of God, they asked Him when the Kingdom would come. He told them it was already here. When I'm able to get my mental arms around that concept, I sense an invisible spiritual kingdom running parallel with this world. A lot of my peace comes from that concept - I am of this world but not in this world. When the world is going to hell-in-a-hand-basket I remind myself I'm not in it! - I'm in the Kingdom!
Your comments always encourage and challenge me to think. Thank you so much.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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The pleasure was all mine, Relda.
You are more than welcome.
~Dean :)
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I can't believe that someone who writes so lyrically about it can't dance. I can see you in my mind dancing as I read your story.
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I can't believe that someone who writes so lyrically about it can't dance. I can see you in my mind dancing as I read your story.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Now, with that kind of encouragement I may give it one more whirl.
Thanks for your comments, Thomas.
Regards,
Relda
Comment from Heidi M
I loved this! The setup was great and I can relate to the outer klutz hiding an inner, graceful dancer. You have excellent visuals.
One day, I will be dancing with you in the Camp of the Host.
One spag:
le(a)pt OR leaped Either one works.
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I loved this! The setup was great and I can relate to the outer klutz hiding an inner, graceful dancer. You have excellent visuals.
One day, I will be dancing with you in the Camp of the Host.
One spag:
le(a)pt OR leaped Either one works.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Hi, Heidi. Glad to meet you!
Thanks for the catch and for the comments and encouragement.
I'll save you a dance! (I'm also looking forward to writing as long as I want. Maybe do some more painting ... Can't wait.)
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from KjSilver
This is very poetic style writing. The sentences flow nicely with good parallelism. The story is entertaining and inspiring. Your detail was right on to where our minds effortlessly whirled and jumped fires without a second thought.
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This is very poetic style writing. The sentences flow nicely with good parallelism. The story is entertaining and inspiring. Your detail was right on to where our minds effortlessly whirled and jumped fires without a second thought.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Hi! Good to meet you.
Your comments are so encouraging. Thanks for letting me know that you were dancing right along.
God bless and my best,
Relda
PS - I'll stop by your site soon and see what you're up to.
Comment from l.raven
Hi Relda, I am lucky...I love to dance...but I wait for the day I can dance in the biggest ballroom yet...Heavens clouds...what a wonderful true story told...I loved every word...except you can't dance...YET...how wonderful your first dance will be with Jesus...in the Camp of Host...sigh...so very well written sweet girl...love Linda xxoo
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Hi Relda, I am lucky...I love to dance...but I wait for the day I can dance in the biggest ballroom yet...Heavens clouds...what a wonderful true story told...I loved every word...except you can't dance...YET...how wonderful your first dance will be with Jesus...in the Camp of Host...sigh...so very well written sweet girl...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and encouragement. We'll have to save each other a dance!
One of the things which thrilled me in the dream was that people recognized me and somehow I knew them. It seemed like it had to be more folks than I've met here ... guess we will just 'know' things in heaven. That's a good thing. I also freeze up when I am introduced face-to-face and immediately go deaf and dumb and I'll LOVE to be healed of that!
What a wonderful day that will be!
Regards,
Relda
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Yes it will....and I will save you a dance...LOL...I often wonder what heaven will be like...and if all these people will fit...LOL...you are so welcome girl...love Linda xxoo
Comment from sandy montgomery
Very moving and so beautiful. I love the way you related this experience. Very well done. Loved the picture you chose to included. Thank you for sharing your work.
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Very moving and so beautiful. I love the way you related this experience. Very well done. Loved the picture you chose to included. Thank you for sharing your work.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Sandy, I am touched and encouraged by your comments. Thank you so much.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Mustang Patty
Oh, I love this story. Your dream reinforces all of my beliefs. All of the things we fail to do on this earth, await us in Heaven. I have a date with Christ, too. We will have a glass of wine together. It will be wine He made from water. I've been waiting since 1996 for the date. The thought of it keeps me warm on the coldest days.
Thank you for sharing your unshakable faith with us.
~patty~
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Oh, I love this story. Your dream reinforces all of my beliefs. All of the things we fail to do on this earth, await us in Heaven. I have a date with Christ, too. We will have a glass of wine together. It will be wine He made from water. I've been waiting since 1996 for the date. The thought of it keeps me warm on the coldest days.
Thank you for sharing your unshakable faith with us.
~patty~
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Can I join you?
Oh, to fly in the sky with Jesus. Oh, to see that new city (did you know it's going to be apprx. 1500 miles wide by 1500 miles deep by 1500 miles high?!) Oh, to be able to go in and out of the gates - country or city whatever suits!
What a wonderful day that will be!
I appreciate you, Patty.
Regards,
Relda
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Sure, my friend. You can join us for a glass of wine. We can both bask in His love and grace.
I'm always glad to read stories about Him
~patty~
Comment from AnnaLinda
Relda,
Thanks for sharing with us your dream to dance,
your frustrating days of attempting it and your
direct word from the Lord as well as your dream.
Your ending along with your author notes makes
for a strong statement of faith and it was a pleasure
to read.
You may want to consider making the following part
one entire sentence, rather than starting the sentence
with "or"
"It isn't just that I'm a klutz. *Or that I'm terminally rhythm-deprived. "
Thank you for sharing,
Linda
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Relda,
Thanks for sharing with us your dream to dance,
your frustrating days of attempting it and your
direct word from the Lord as well as your dream.
Your ending along with your author notes makes
for a strong statement of faith and it was a pleasure
to read.
You may want to consider making the following part
one entire sentence, rather than starting the sentence
with "or"
"It isn't just that I'm a klutz. *Or that I'm terminally rhythm-deprived. "
Thank you for sharing,
Linda
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016
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Linda - you are always such an encouragement. I appreciate you so much.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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Comment from Dustybones
I like reading about dreams like this one. Thanks for sharing. It's a lift to my soul.
I dreamed of my dog, Mac, last night. He passed away last February. We were together. I left him in the car to go to the store and when I came back he kissed me a thousand times. In heaven, we'll all dance to our own song. Boyd
Say hello to Sammy.
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I like reading about dreams like this one. Thanks for sharing. It's a lift to my soul.
I dreamed of my dog, Mac, last night. He passed away last February. We were together. I left him in the car to go to the store and when I came back he kissed me a thousand times. In heaven, we'll all dance to our own song. Boyd
Say hello to Sammy.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Hi, Boyd. Glad this encouraged you. Your comments surely encourage me.
Yep! We'll dance and our pets will be jumping around our heals. I hope my 'place prepared for me' is large enough to house all the pets I've had - there have been a lot of them! Sammy's gonna have to get used to sharing my lap.
Mac and Sam will be good friends, I'm sure.
Regards,
Relda
Comment from BeasPeas
Relda, this is so nice. Loved it. It's well worded and clear for the
reader. Dreams can be so profound. We get messages in dreams
and you certainly got a special one here. Things like this have
happened to me from dreams and the memory stays with us. Well done.
Marilyn
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Relda, this is so nice. Loved it. It's well worded and clear for the
reader. Dreams can be so profound. We get messages in dreams
and you certainly got a special one here. Things like this have
happened to me from dreams and the memory stays with us. Well done.
Marilyn
Comment Written 18-Nov-2016
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Marilyn - Glad you liked it. Been counting my blessings a lot lately and the miracles I experienced keep floating to the top.
Thanks for making my day.
Relda
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You're welcome. Marilyn
