Never Ever Dull
With every conversation, I always seem to end with "Never a dull moment"....our lives are rich, complex, and beautiful stories. Join me in laughing about everyday things and appreciating life-bumpy roads and all.
On Saturday morning, I found myself at an outdoor chapel. The pastor who had been brought in shared a message to a group of weary, emotionally exhausted, stunned staffers. I sat at the back but wanted so desperately to find my daughter and hold her. But it wasn't the right time.
The pastor had the staff look at the mountains and used a scripture I've heard many times: Psalms 121: I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth... He said we all have mountains in our lives. He elaborated that as we continue on life's journey, some mountains are easier to climb, others are so steep that it doesn't seem possible that one could conquer that obstacle. Yet, he drew our attention to what was at the forefront. Whoever designed this outdoor chapel placed a wooden cross perfectly and beautifully in the center. The pastor said we need to view our mountains just as we see them from our wooden chapel benches: the cross and Jesus first, then the mountains. The writer of the psalms knew his help came from the Lord. Although life's mountains are huge and intimidating, may we all be reminded to view Him as the one who is always there to help us. We are not alone in this journey.
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Chip
6/15/2015 01:36:19 am
Amy- this really spoke to me today. Psalm 121 is of my favorites, and I needed to be reminded today of where my helps comes from. Thanks!
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Amy
6/17/2015 02:21:45 am
Chip, thank you for your message. Last week, my daughter walked through a tragic situation. Although those mountains are there, we are all comforted knowing we're not facing them by ourselves. I needed the pastor's reminder to seek Him and not grow anxious...that chapel setting has always been serene, but it now means so much more to me. Take care, friend.
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