The video for Grammy-winner Lil Wayne's hit song “Prom Queen” tells the story of an awkward nerd rejected by the prettiest girl in school. The brokenhearted teen—Wayne himself—goes on to fame and fortune while the prom queen struggles and hopes in vain for another opportunity to catch the attention of the boy she once spurned. The video, which suggests that the prom queen got what she deserved, speaks to the human desire for payback. Scripture tells us that, as Christ followers, we will experience rejection; but it warns us not to seek vengeance. Instead the Bible shows us “a more excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:31): a way of love and forgiveness, even for those who have hurt us. Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21; Judges 11:1-11; Romans 12:17-21; 1 Peter 2:4-6. The eighth season of the hit ABC show Dancing With the Stars wraps up later this month. On the show celebrities from film, television, sports, business, and other fields are paired with professional dancers and compete against one another on the dancefloor. Many of these stars have little experience with dance and must rely on the expertise of their partners. As Christians, God often calls us to do things that we've never before attempted. And, like the celebrities on Dancing With the Stars, we find ourselves outside of our comfort zones. Fortunately we have an excellent partner on whom we can lean and who can guide us through even the most difficult "dances."
