I'm BaaaAAACK!!

Well-let's start with the obvious. I am now 24 years old. I am married, have two adorable little boys, and have graduated Master's Commission, and College with my Bachelor's Degree. I have a new job, a renewed vision, and lots to fill you in on!

I started this blog because I like people to know what's going on in my life. I like being an open book. For those that could really care less about the details- I have a facebook account. For those that wouldn't mind reading the details- read on.

This blog was more about expressing my personal insights into what God was showing me throughout my days. I am not able to fill you in on the things that has taken place spiritually through the past FOUR years but they will be revealed throughout each post from this day forward.

I attended UCO and graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Supervision. God has been redefining my calling to Dance since I took my first college dance class. Every day it gets clearer and clearer.

I have had the amazing opportunity to fulfill a vision I had long ago regarding dance. I had a great desire to Sign to the song "Mary, Did You Know?".....while being pregnant with a boy. Crazy, huh? And specific. I was in high school when this first came to me. I hadn't even met my husband yet- let alone pregnant!! So I would have to be pretty far along to know the sex of the child and to be showing...anyway. My first son was born in November, so I did not have the opportunity to fulfill this desire. My second son, however, was born in January. I was 9 months pregnant (with a boy) signing to "Mary, Did You Know?" at our Christmas Special at church. Let me tell you...the crowd did not explode with worship, or slain in the spirit. No, don't forget there is a gentle God, too. His hand was definitely in that place that day. And all I could think about was breathing because I felt like that baby was about to fall out any second! :)  How do I know it was God?

It had been more than 5 or 6 years since the last time I thought about this desire. It could only have been the Holy Spirit to remind me of this (because I didn't tell very many people about it at the time). He not only reminded me of it- he encouraged me to be obedient...even at 9 months pregnant! My husband has learned that the only person able to boss around a very pregnant lady is God. ha ha

My husband and I are members of Meadowood Baptist Church in Midwest City, OK. It is like a breath of fresh air every time we walk through the doors. God has showed me an entirely different perspective of worship and obedience since I have been a part of this church. I am so blessed beyond measure that God would use my husband, his family, and his church family to help mold the gift that God has given me.

Do you see my beautiful family? And I am not sure if were going to stop here or not...I'll let you know when God let's us know! God has not changed my vision- it has grown. I am now a wife and a mother. Two very loaded roles as God makes it plain in the Bible. Add this to an already wonderful calling as a dancer in ministry...and you get me! Everyday my boys teach me something about love, life, and about myself. I have learned that my greatest calling right now is to "Love the Lord my God, with all my heart, my soul, my mind, and my strength" to be an example unto my kids in obedience to God's leading through his Word and through my Husband. I want them to know that God is bigger. And that each of my kids have a very specific calling upon their lives to bring God glory. I want to draw that out of them and encourage them to be the Men of God that He has designed them to be.

(P.S. On a real note- I'm glad they are both under two right now. God is still growing my faith. :) )

I'll wrap up here- more to come..soon.

a life without CHANGE really isn't a life at all

1. I won't be working at the bookstore, neither will my mom. Long story. Its a good thing. No worries.

2. I will be living with a family from my church. They have 3 wonderful little girls (one of them "foster baby"). Living with them, I will have the opportunity to mentor and befriend these girls. There's so much to learn from this family...I can't wait!!

3. It's official...I will be Majoring in Dance Education. I am choosing to follow the call of Dance on my life before I study my (gift/talent) of Business. I will hopefully Minor in Business, but it will not be my main focus...for now.

Everyday, I wake up thinking a little more than speaking. I tend to ponder and let my imagination wonder, letting God take it where ever He chooses. Just in the past month, a lot has been changing. My interests, my values, my priorities. Sonya says to me "How can I ever know what your thinking if you keep changing they way you think?!" I agree with her. In the past, I had a habit of saying things and sticking to it. Now that I have experienced a few changes in my life, I have realized that those things I was so sure about...I'm not really sure at all.

I'm choosing to just "Not Know" instead of figuring out an answer that may be incorrect. Maybe you can relate. Don't you ever feel like you have to have all the answers. Well, let me tell you...it's okay if you don't know. All you need to be sure of, is that you are trusting in an ALL-KNOWING God.
I am.

A Date Party

I've been invited to go to a fraternity Date Party. Never had that opportunity before. I met Ryan on the Honduras trip I just got back from. We grew to be great friends, and are still friends now. He lives about an hour away in Stillwater, OK.

Sunday Evening, Sonya and I decided to take a road trip to see our Honduras friends and he happened to be able to hang out with the group. He told us that his fraternity usually tries to have a date party on Friday Nights, and instead of having the typical dance party, the "frat" decided to go to a formal Theatrical Play in OKC, OK. (cool huh!)

Three Musketeers will be showing this Friday Night at 8:00pm at the OKC Civic Center. I won't be able to join them, but Sonya is trying her best to make it.

It's always fun to dress up really nice, go to dinner with friends, and enjoy a theatrical play!! I haven't had that experience formally, but I've always wanted to!

Sonya, Ryan, and I plan to just hang out after the play, maybe over a cup of coffee. How cute will they be....Sonya in her little black dress! and Ryan in his suit and tie! I better bring my camera..it's not every day that Sonya does this sort of thing!

Oh and by the way, Sonya is my best friend...practically a sister to me. And she has committed as well to stay single for the Lord. I'm glad she can experience this with a good friend!

A Life Update: Less Personal

I can be a pretty "deep" person. So here's something to lighten things up. A life update from Chantel Behney.
1. I have 3 months left of my 2nd year of Masters Commission: www.destinymc.tv.
2. This summer I plan to work at Ruth's Bookstore in Quail Springs mom. My mother now Manages the store.
3. I plan to also work part time in a local dance studio: cleaning, answering phones, gaining experience.
4. I have made a commitment to give my full attention to God instead of a dating relationship.
5. I will be attending the University of Central Oklahoma; Majoring in Business, Minoring in Dance (or vise versa). I plan to begin my Dance focus my Sophmore year.
6. I plan to be very involved with Masters as long as I can. I have a heart to see the program grow and develop into what God has designed it to be specifically for Destiny Masters Commission. This may include teaching classes, hanging out, or maybe just praying.
7. My mom and dad will be moving to OKC in just a few months. My brother will be attending a local university in the area- It will be so great to have the whole family together again!
8. I am still unsure of where I will have an apartment, but I am looking close at Edmond now. My heart was set on Del City...we'll see!

Here's a short update to put it simply! Any Q's? I have answers!

3rd Degree Obedience

Im experiencing a season of 3rd degree Obedience. To explain, obeying God doesn't feel good all the time. Sometimes, it hurts as bad as a 3rd degree burn.
Recently, I realized where I was in my life. I'm young, I'm about to go to college, and I'm missing out. Since I have started dating, I've never been without a boyfriend. I have never truly given God my full attention. All I can remember is the struggle to balance God and my Guy. To be honest, I always failed.
I owe so much more to God. And I owe more to my future husband. I want to take a time out. I want to fix some deep things in my life so that I may better honor God and my family. My way of thinking, my morals, my values, my priorities...my way of communication.
I ended my relationship with my boyfriend. The person I cared most about in my life. I have never experienced hurt like this that has come from this decision.
All I want is to be obedient. God is calling me to be more, and I think its time that I follow this call. His blessing is on the one who loves him. I know that he is blessing me even in this tough situation.
What is God asking of you? Are you willing to obey?
When it hurts, I'm here.

South America

I'm leaving for Honduras this Friday! I'm working pretty hard trying to save up the last bit of dollars before I go! God has been so faithful to provide for me. Since Thursday I've had the opportunity to work at a Wholesale Jewelry Shop. For 50 bucks a day...5 days, $250. That's God! This will be my first time out of the U.S. I can't wait to see what God is going to do.

My traveling buddy is my best friend from Master's Commission, Sonya Collingsworth. God has called her to go all over the world to reach children. It is going to be a great adventure as we experience this together.

As soon as we get back from Honduras, 4 days later I will be leaving for Monterrey, Mexico! Another Missions Trip! In fact, I've been given the opportunity to go practically for free! I will personally assist our leader with any administrative work, etc. that he needs. God is opening doors all over the place! I can't wait till I will be able to go to Australia and Russia!

I am not going to be a missionary, though it may sound this way. I'm traveling the world to learn. I want to learn about other countries and their culture. I want to see more of God's creation and to experience adventures beyond the US.

Masters Commission is a discipleship program for students out of high school. Here they give 1, 2 or even 3 years of their life to grow closer to God, to discover strengths and weaknesses, to develop their interests in ministry, and to be launched into their future on a firm foundation. Destiny Masters Commission has a strong emphasis on Leadership. Every student will experience personal organization, challenging responsibilities, and genuine love for what they are doing. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. Also, here's the link to our website: http://www.destinymc.tv/.

Colors of Movement

Hello Everyone!
I have been inspired by Jenni to start this blog. I have another one @ www.chantel.vox.com. Well, I just wanted to start things out by expressing the meaning behind my blog title. "Colors of Movement."
I am a dancer. I love to dance, but more than that I love to choreograph. When I listen to music, my heart adopts the rhythm. When I dance, I only dance to the rhythm of my heart. But before I begin to move....I must see the dance.
I don't normally see a dancer moving and twirling around...I see color. Plum, Scarlet, Mustard...you name it. Every dance has its own movement. Every movement has its own color. Recently I chose a song for my dance audition (college UCO). The song is Apologize by One Republic. With this song, my heart adopted the rhythm. My mind began to move as an autumn leaf falls to the ground- the movement burst into colors of Fall; forest green, chocolate brown, blood red, mustard yellow... I'm not an artist by all means so forgive me if I use incorrect words to describe the color. Ha ha
Well, enough about that- I'll blog soon!