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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Juanita Francis, Youth Pastor at Ruach City Church, London.

Good morning.

Picture this "Well you have weak ankles and weak wrists...you probably won't make it as a dancer!" That's what a dance teacher told me...little did I know God was teaching me a lesson to never allow someone's opinion to dictate my success! That day I worked hard in class, learnt the name of dance moves that I was doing but couldn't name, studied Martha Graham techniques, Cunningham....you name it, I was determined! Along the way there were sprains, bruises...but I made it through because I knew God had given me this gift for a purpose!

Not only did I make it through with a National Diploma in Dance but like with a photo if you scratched beyond the surface God had a bigger vision in mind. This was just a catalyst for me to go on to study dance and move up through the classes choreographing pieces because of my ability! I went on to become a teacher and start my own dance company and give back to children who had the same passion. And now I鈥檓 actually a youth Pastor.

I say this to say; Often we hear and digest everything negative that tells us why we can't be what God has called us to be!...but we serve a God bigger than "I can't because..."

God said we can do greater works (and that鈥檚 in John 14:12) That means everything Jesus accomplished on earth, in us, you and me is the ability to do greater!! So the next time someone tells you no, just smile because you know God just said yes!

Let us pray. Dear God, let us trust in you and not let others discourage us.

Amen