To magnify something is to increase it in size, status, or importance—to make it easier for all to see. Whatever is magnified consumes our gaze. So what’s consuming you? Is it holiday stress like budgets, gifts, travel or challenging family dynamics? Is it productions, auditions for programs and divisions, remembering your peek week choreography, or the looming possibility for 21 inches of snow? Whatever it is, it’s misguided worship. So how do we redirect? The psalmist makes it clear in this month’s studio verse: God is magnified with our thanksgiving.
“I will praise the name of the Lord with a song; I will magnify Him with thanksgiving” Psalm 69:30
Thankfulness magnifies the goodness of God in every aspect of life, and makes the abundance of a life lived with Christ easier for all to see. Romans 6:14 continues this devotional lesson, telling us that “sin will not have any dominion over us, because we are living under a revelation of thanksgiving unto all that God is and has done.” Our gratitude creates an unshakable awareness of who we are in Christ. Let’s let it consume us, leaving no room for selfishness and sin. Let’s use it to make His name known in our world. This week, as we close our doors and celebrate all that God has done with our families and loved ones, let’s pray over this month’s studio verse, and magnify Him through thanksgiving.
“I am thankful for Turning Pointe because it is the place where my passion for Jesus, my love for dance, and the joy in my purpose all unite! I also get to work with the most life giving, creative, and encouraging team that inspires me everyday!” —Tina Cook, Owner, Turning Pointe Dance
“I am so thankful the Lord brought me to Turning Pointe! I have felt so welcome here from the moment I first walked in and I LOVE having the privilege to teach each one of my classes!”- Christina Young, Turning Pointe teacher
“I’m thankful that Turning Pointe is an opportunity for me to use my gifts to serve the Lord.” —Ava Cross, Turning Pointe student teacher
“I’m thankful for Turning Pointe because there’s not just one worship class, but the whole studio and every class is based in worship. I’m so thankful for the community and the family I’ve made here.”- Ellie Mediavilla, Turning Pointe Level 4 student
“I'm thankful for Turning Pointe because it allows me to combine my faith and my passion for dance. I get to pour into students both ballet technique AND a love for the Lord, and that's a very special thing!” —Taylor Felker, Turning Pointe Training Division Director
“I am so thankful for Turning Pointe Dance! It has been both an amazing place to teach, filled with wonderful students and kind parents. As well as a great place to send my daughters to learn to dance! They adore their teachers, their classes, and the other students. I am forever grateful for Tina and her courage in starting this studio!” -Beth Jordahl, Turning Pointe teacher
“I’m most grateful for Turning Pointe’s Christian atmosphere. When I moved to New York and tried to find a dance studio there was just nothing like it. It’s such a safe place where I can be myself. I can talk about my faith with other dancers. I don’t have to worry about costumes being too revealing or teachers that might put too much pressure on my body or myself emotionally.” —Emily McMillan, Turning Pointe student teacher
“I’m thankful for Turning Pointe because I love my teachers, and because I get to watch the big girls dancing for Jesus.”- Kiera McKinnis, Turning Pointe Primary level student
“I’m thankful for Turning Pointe because I can learn to dance with Jesus, and it gives me the freedom to express my emotions and work through them.” —Jessica Heyler, Turning Pointe student and studio intern
“I am grateful that Turning Pointe is a place where all students are welcome and encouraged to grow!”- Sara Murdaugh, Turning Pointe teacher
“I’m so thankful for Turning Pointe and the home it’s given me, and the safe space that it is to explore my faith in Jesus. It’s where I can learn how to worship Him and have a relationship with Him.” —Ella Cook, Turning Pointe student and Teaching Assistant
“I love Turning Pointe because I get to learn cool stuff like leaping and dancing, and I get to play games and get a candy.”- Abby Jordahl, Turning Pointe Twirl Division student
“I'm thankful for Turning Pointe Dance because of the opportunities afforded, the grace given, and the God-centered heart behind everything that's done.” —Jayce Davis, Turning Pointe hospitality team
“I love Turning Pointe because of the faith-based community, and because of the relationships and friendships I’ve gotten to have here.”- Rachel Tepley, Turning Pointe student and Teaching Assistant
“I’m grateful because, in a world where our confidence and sense of self is under attack, and it can be hard to find true friendships, Turning Pointe has given me a lot of sisterhood that I can really count on. It’s given me a way to love myself through dance, through loving other people, and through loving Jesus.” —Reagan Kantack, Turning Pointe Level 5 student
“I’m thankful for Turning Pointe because all of my friends are there, and I’m always happy to see them.”- Aven McKinnis, Turning Pointe Twirl Division student
“I love Turning Pointe because of the community, and the friends I’ve made here.”—Evie Smith, Turning Pointe Level 4 student
“I love Turning Pointe because of the amazing leaps, and I love the obstacle course. And I love getting tickets!—Lucy Jordahl, Turning Pointe Primary level student