Have you ever done something physically exhausting, yet extremely rewarding?
Have you ever been backpacking? Imagine with me you pick up your necessities, and start backpacking up to the highest peak in your area. Its a nice clear day with just the right amount of a breeze to keep you comfortable. Finally after scrambling up rocks and tromping in the dirt you reach the top. Looking down you gaze at all the rivers, hills and little towns below. Hikes like this can really cause a person to put life in a different perspective.
Experiences like this weekend can do the same.
This weekend on my Intro to Ministry retreat, I had to struggle and scramble, I got to enjoy cool breezes and shoulder various loads, but the end was best, I got to enjoy a view. Imagine being able to look back at your life and see (like literally SEE) the pain, and the joy, the good and the bad. And realize that in the end, God has used it for good (for some things), and then realize that as far as the other things go, by faith I can and do, choose to believe that He Will use it for good. This view and new perspective was amazing. <3
Ah and just like backpacking, after all the thrills and joys of the adventure I AM Exhausted, so goodnight.
"When we encounter storms, Jesus asks us, "Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?" Each storm is an invitation to trust Jesus, to remember His care" Rich Vincent
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