Dance With the One Who Brung Ya'

This one started with a blog somewhere in the past that recently started to blossom.  

The original phrase from 1995 is said to be, “We’re gonna dance with who brung us.” When asked about the game's starting lineup, this was the answer given by an unknown football coach. Its meaning was, of course, the starting lineup would be staffed by the players that contributed to their success in the past.

If you start a search today, you’ll see millions of possible links as these words have been bantered about in various venues for almost 3 decades.

I just have one point, really. Sure, it’s a loyalty thing which essentially means sticking with the people that got you where you are.

But I am thinking that gratitude will surpass loyalty if you'd allow my opinion to be voiced. Even if you’ve lost touch, knowing little about them after many years, and even if they’re no longer walking this earth, this person was there for you.  At the right moment, they supplied the exact right words and actions thereby teaching you something that matters. Something which probably continues to matter.  

There could be hundreds of these people who ‘brung you’ to the dance. Bless them, every single one, Lord!

• The teacher.
• The parent.
• The co-worker or boss.
• The pastor.
• The medical professional.
• The blogger.
• The gardener.
• The plumber.
• The singer.
• The stranger
• The spouse.

Shania Twain interprets this original phrase in her own way with, 
Dance with the One That Brought You.

"You got to dance with the one that brought you.

Stay with the one that wants you.

The one who's gonna love you when all of the others go home.

Don't let the green grass fool you.

Don't let the moon get to you.

Dance with the one that brought you and you can't go wrong."

I started thinking about all those people who have made a difference in my life. I started thanking them in my head. I truly appreciate each of them. But it goes deeper. 

They have become instrumental in teaching me one more thing. The “One Who Brung ME to the dance" happens to be the Creator of this universe.  He brought me to this dance and then surrounded me with the gifts of incredible people.

I underlined some of the lyrics above. You just can't go wrong with God. 

If you feel so moved, make a list and spend a moment with gratefulness to God and to them for answering His call.

And since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, make someone aware of how grateful you are that they've stuck with you at this lifelong dance.

Credit: RowenaMarella-Daw

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