Cha-Cha in the Chapel

Cha-cha in the Chapel? That is disrespectful, irreverent, scandalous. Reading the title, I'm fairly certain one of these thoughts crossed your mind. But keep reading.

Here is how I normally approach prayer in the chapel: I sit or kneel in the pew. I am uncomfortable after a few minutes and get distracted by that. I normally am a person who moves around a lot. Staying still so as not to distract anyone else becomes my priority instead of talking to Jesus. I don't express my feelings because, that to could draw attention to me. So, if the conversation I'm having with Jesus is making me want to cry or laugh, I have to stifle those emotions. Weirdly, even if I am alone in the chapel I feel reluctant. Singing, for me, is truly a way to pray twice. But in adoration or chapel, I never sing what is on my heart. Why? For fear of what others would think if they walked by.
But lately this has been bugging me. Why am I so afraid of what others will think? Isn't HE the most important person, since I'm having a conversation with Him? David danced like a fool before the ark. The Psalms are filled with lines telling us to sing, shout and dance for the Lord. God has given us the feelings we have, why don't we express them?
Now I'm not advocating liturgical dance, actually dancing the cha-cha in church or trying any of this during adoration with other people. But if you are alone in the church, why not pray out loud? Or feel free to cry, sing, or dance? He understands. Instead of kneeling, try sitting however you would talking to a friend. For He is your friend, waiting to talk about whatever is on your heart.

Pax Christi!