TTA Takeover: Kayla Davis

STP Devotional for the Week of 3/31/25

Hello, my friends, my name is Micaela Davis but most of y'all know me as Kayla. I have been at STP for as long as I can remember. I have been here since STP was CYT. I am in the 12 Dancing Princesses, and as a TTA, I did the choreography for Cinderella. Since I have been here for so long, I have learned so many meaningful lessons. It was quite tough deciding what I wanted to write about in my TTA takeover and to be completely honest, I have been really nervous about having to stand in front of you and talk. I finally decided to write about the incredible love and support I have received while being a student and TTA at STP.

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19

I recently lost someone incredibly close to me and going through this phase of my life has been tough to manage. God has surrounded me with exactly the people that need to be in my life. In the 12 Dancing Princesses, Hazel, our leading lady, loses her twin brother in an accident. Through her grief Hazel pushes away her 11 sisters to grieve by herself. In the end, she lets those who care about her back into her life so they can save her people and be free to dance under the stars. I too have been pushing people away that really care about me. We must be reminded from time to time that we are never alone, and God is always with us. Through love and support I stand here before you now. The staff here at STP came alongside me by praying with me and sitting with me when I wasn’t okay. What I am trying to get at is–God uses STP like a family where we care about each other so very deeply. So, if you are struggling with anything, don’t hesitate to reach out to the amazing staff. I am sure they would love to talk and pray with you. Even through our darkest hours, God shines a light to lead us back home.

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Through all things we should love one another because Jesus loves us so fiercely to the point of death. If that doesn’t show love, I don’t know what love would be. God has been there through my pain and will be there for you even if you can’t see him. We need God; He will find a way to be there for us.

We see God work in many ways in our show the 12 Dancing Princesses, so come see it this week. There may or may not be a fearsome dragon that makes an appearance. You will just have to come see the show to find out.

Below is a prayer you can read if you feel led or just don’t know what to pray when you are feeling sad or just need some comfort.

A Prayer for Stress or Depression:

Merciful Lord, thank you for my life and all that I am because of you. Today, I lay before you all my cares and concerns. Thinking of these things brings me stress and sadness so I cast them upon you because you care for me. I want to feel better, Lord, so please come to my aid. You said we should call on you and you will hear us and rescue us. Father, Lord, I am calling on you today. Hear me, Lord, like you have heard those before me. Heal me from the harsh thoughts that plague my life. Shine your light unto the depths of my soul and overwhelm me with the kind of joy only you can provide. Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayers through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Amen