Trees.

As I took off on my weekly Friday evening walk I didn't quite have a place in mind. This week has been challenging In several areas and while I know that growing is good - it is also exhausting.

So as I started out I wandered a bit before seeing a favorite tree of mine. The only problem being That some random happy couple was nearby. I figured That if I moved quickly they wouldn't notice or care so I made a beeline for it.

As I started my accent I hear the guy exclaim, " there's a dude in the tree!" his girlfriend didn't belie him but he kept on insisting and finally asked " dude! Why are you in That tree?" I dryly responded with a slight drawl " well probably because I like to be in trees..." his supplies at me being a girl was pretty much audible as he mumbled an apology an and excuse " it's kinda weird to see someone in a tree" he said more to himself than to me. I took the initiate and responded " well, I will be among the first to say that I am a little different."

As I enjoyed my time up about 25-30 feet above ground. It some ways it felt like I had left my troubles all down at the roots, while I was nestled closer to the stars. I finally felt at rest. Sabbath is here and now I can just relax, stopping worrying about school a grades and just be at peace.
As I continued my reflecting and talking time with my heavenly Father I realized something: yes I was a really at rest but that did not mean that all my troubles are gone. I am at peace despite my trials, not because they have left. And so the promise of peace from God to me is now all the more tangible and applicable to my life :) it's sabbath and I am relaxing in His live and His promises.

"I think it's naive to pray for world peace if we're not going to change the form in which we live." ~ Godfry Reggio