“The moment they began their shouts and praises, the Lord set an ambush against the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who came to fight against Judah, and they were defeated.” 2 Chronicles 20:22, CSB
Toward the end of 2019, God told me to get louder. But loud scares me. Loud reminds me of a chaotic dysfunctional childhood. My former response to loud, chaos, and commotion was to shrink back and get quiet; I never would have wanted to add to the noise.
In my call to get louder, I feel as if God is saying to me, “I need you to be louder with your life. Your life is in My hands. Every time you move and do what I’ve asked you to, the whispers I’ve spoken over you become amplified and others will hear me.”
In a noisy world, it’s easy to either compete and get louder or go the opposite direction and get quiet, back down, and shrink. But what if you could be loud without competing? Right now, in the midst of loud fear and uncertainty, He still invites me to get loud in my passionate love for Him and who He created me to be. He has restored my passion in more ways than I can imagine.
The word passion means basically “to be affected”, and passion is the essential energy of the soul. The recovery of passion begins with the recovery of my true self as the beloved. If I find Christ, I will find myself, and if I find my true self, I will find Him. This is the goal and purpose of our lives. If the disciple John were to be asked ‘what is your primary identity, your most coherent sense of yourself?’ he would not reply ‘I am a disciple, an apostle, an evangelist,’ but ‘I am the one Jesus loves. (Brennan Manning, Abba’s Child: The Recovery of Passion)
One of my passions is dancing and moving my body. It is through movement that I can best connect with God and worship. This is also how people see Jesus in me.
I used to disregard the confirmations to move. Like the man on the mat in Luke 5. I would ready myself and just before I got up someone went in front of me. And so I sat like him for 37 years. I found myself on the mat. Jesus found me on the mat. Just before turning 40, God asked me if I wanted to be well. So, for six months I found myself under the care of doctors and God. I’ve had to unlearn debilitating default mindsets and re-learn how to move to a new rhythm, a rhythm of grace. He has made me well by teaching me my true identity in Christ clothed in mercy, kindness, freedom, and His love. He has clothed me with the head to toe ‘outfit’ complete with the best shoes (Ephesians 6).
Even in the midst of the pandemic, 2020 has been a year of redemption and crazy unfiltered freedom. Every day, God is showing me that when I show up I am confetti in His hands. He invites me to follow Him and be loud in my unique design. While I may be too much for some people and potentially a mess to clean up, there are others who find joy when I’m moving in my wild freedom. Then they become confetti cannons of their own God-given design. (Cue the confetti cannons)
The music that moves me is the songs that tell my story. My current anthem is called “LOVE” by We Are Messengers. The rhythm is gonna catch you, but the lyrics will move you.
Don’t hang your head when you get lonely
No, I’ll never leave your side
And don’t go thinking you’re the only
One that can’t get it right
Yeah you’ve got my love love love love
Down in your soul
Yeah you’ve got my love love love love
And I won’t let you go
Your Mercy is new every morning
Your Grace sustains all of my life
You are the One that I run to
In you I am satisfied
“Friend, God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed.” Philippians 1:6.
Keep movin’.
In the comments below, share what has the Lord taught you about yourself during this pandemic.
Amia Freeman (Platoon 15) is a wife and mom of 3 young adults and she lives in Marietta, GA where she teaches group fitness and senior wellness/memory care programs. Amia is also the Regional Coordinator for Revelation Wellness and is actively involved in her church and local wellness education programs. Music and movement are a few of her love languages.
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AMIA’S DRUMSTICKS- “EXIST ON PURPOSE”
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40 Responses
Amia, I love your sweet spirit and enthusiasm! Your joy is contagious! And love working out with you on Rev Tv!
Yay! I love working out with Amia also. She is such a joy!
This really spoke to me. I never would have seen myself like the man on the mat from Luke 5, but after reading your perspective I can totally relate. And that was actually a story I just read to my children a few nights ago. During this season God has been telling me to use my voice more, its ok to speak up. With His help I’m Finding the confidence to do so.
God is so good and He wants you to get well! Thanks for sharing, Danielle.
Amia, Thank you for your encouraging words. “getting loud” has always been extremely difficult for me. I am so much more comfortable shrinking into the background. I love that your love for god overflows in your movement, words, smile, etc. you are such an inspiration!
She is an inspiration! Thank you for sharing, Vanessa!
That Is so good amia! You are a strong woman….a contender in the faith and for freedom. Your voice iis necessary. Your movement is breakthrough. Let the confetti fall♀️
Amen! You are so right, Donna! Thanks for sharing!
Your confetti joy has captured my love since i first worked out with you on Revtv. Your passion is catching. thank you for this blog today. During the pandemic god and i have been singing love songs to each other i just have to show up. music and words are one of my love languages tooi. dance on sister your loud is catching
Amen! Thanks for sharing that goodness, Dianne.
Amia,
Ij love your dance workouts on Rev! I an a former Zumba instructor & love to dance! Thank- you for being you!
Michelle
You are made for Rev! Thanks for sharing, Michelle!
SUCH a good word! I love the image of being confetti in God’s hands. Thank you for sharing your thoughts- I felt /heard God speaking to my soul through this!
We are so glad you were blessed by this post, Meghan!
I made friends with slow!! Cooked a lot more colorfully, and found peace and rest for my soul.
I love that, Edie! Thanks for sharing!
Amia,
Thank you for your transparency in how God is working in uou and through yiu. God has been SPEAKING to me and empowering me to speak up and share the GoSpel. To be more bold with my Actions and my words. To not hold back and get out there and share the hope that only comes from Him. And not to worry or think about what otherS think or say. The Lors has given me more joy And peace duRing this time.
And the We are messengers song Spoke to me just yeSterday.
Thank you for being bold and serving with passion.
Janice
Praying for God to fill you with courage and strength as you share the Gospel!
Amia, i was so encouraged by this. I also am one to shrink back, i dont mind letting other be in the lime light or recive the blessing. I love what you said about being Gods confetti., too much for some people and potentially a mess to clean up. That hit me so hard. I never want to be a mess For someone else to clean up, but in this case, when god uses you, (as confetti) its a Good mess., a memorable mess. Amen! I receive that.
So true, Wendy! Confetti is a wonderful, fun mess! We’re so glad you were encouraged by this post!
COnfetti in GOd’s Hands……I LOVE that!!! THanks Amia, this was a delight to read!
Thank you for reading the blog, Sarah!
I LOVE your passion! It helps me to remember that i am loved as I am, and there’s no need to back down when I am passionate about him! So many things about this post resonate with me! I’m so thankful for the family god gives us! I LOVE that you get to be confetti!!! how cool! Drumsticks today!!! woohoo!
You are so loved by the Lord, Dottie! Thanks for moving with us!
This is so Good Amia! Thank yOu fOr sharing your heart. I love the confetti too!
Thanks for reading the blog!
Thank you Amia,
The first time i watched you tesch a class, I Was struck by your Quiet, gentle spirit,power with meekness.
Your words,
Loud
Messy
Confetti
The lords whispers AMPLIFIEDove
Love
Love
Thank you for sharing, Sande! We are so glad you are here!
God is so kinD. He has been calling me to “pray” for a long time. When i started my bUsiness last uear and was seeking him for direction i thought, surely he is going to Tell me to build my email list. After all, That is what all the Top influencer podcasts Say. But i got one word from god, “pray”. So, it tool me 6+ months and my life turning into shambles to rose up to the call. And at the beginning of 2020 i set my alarm and Would wake up hoirs before my family and day did to meet with God and build my prayer journal. Needless to say i have uncovered countless Treasures and even breakthrougHs. When the pandEmic reached us, i was so surrounded with god’s peace and reassuranCe that even when my husband and i both Lost our jobs on the same day, i knew wIth absolutelY zero doubt that god had so mich good for us in tHis. His words for our family for this year were “Jubilee” and “thrive” and god has showed out for us during this worldwiDe pandemic. God is so so good! The best part of itbhas been The Sweet moment i get with him as i continue to wake esrly and excitedly meet with him. I Felt prompted to shAre my faith and did so via live ig on m/w/f mornings. Your ministry has been instrumental in equipting my heart for tHis. Thank you!!! You can see if youd like @rightyourstroyinc
Amina, that is sooooo amazing! Thank you for sharing your story with us! God bless You, your family and all of reveLation welLness!!
Ah the Lord is so good! Thank you for sharing, Vanessa! WE are cheering you one!
Thank you, Amia!!!! I sooooooo needed this today! You are a gift, a treasure, and a blessing from the Lord! Love you! — Susan
Thank you for your kindness, Susan!
Such a good word! Thank you for sharing your heart, Amia. God has shown me many things in this season, but one is that I don’t need much And two, to let go of my insecurities with sharing his word. Not everyone will want to hear it, but everyone needs it.
Such good wisdom, Sandra! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for these words. Just yesterday, God remindede what a weapon my dance is. I am not sure why I hesitant. This encourages me to move forward and try again. It is so important and is such warfare. Thank you
Keep dancing, Tammy! We are moving with you!
I Too aM on the mat, Amia. Can You Share more about your 6 month journey that brought you to A place of Movement? I am 50 and still on the mat.
I’ll forward your question to her, Tara!
Wow, Amia. Thank you so much for your wonderful way of explaining this! I too have shrunk myself to fit in and hopefully be liked. the covid shelter at home experience has given me more time to REFLECT on this and i believe that god has been calling me once again (I’ve gotten this message before from the spirit, but it is difficult to sustain the courage hold that strength to speak) to trust that He has me covered and I can use my gifts to be free and put myself out there more boldly. Thank you for the inspiration.
Blessings, Anne Marie
Thank you for sharing, Anne Marie! We’re so glad you are blessed by Amia’s story!