God is so good. Today I was able to spend some time away from urbanized civilization and hike up the desert hills of southern California. Not quite Oregon glories, but still a breath of (almost) fresh air. I love to hike. I love the wonder of seeing new growth, fresh blossomed wildflowers and green lush all around me. Trees and shrubbery left untouched and able to grow naturally is the most amazing thing to me. I love to examine where and why the the dirt breaks up at which point, or how in the world that tree grew with its roots totaly coming sideways out of the mountain... or why is there this random orange flower in the midst of purple buds surrounding it? Creation is simply incredible to me.
The further away from the man made attempt at beauty I am the more at peace my soul becomes. It's like it simply enters into the worship session already declaring the glory of God- creation displayed in its pure splendor. While walking today I was reminded of the passage in Matthew in which Jesus tells us not to worry. After telling us not to worry he says to look at the lilies and how they grow, how they are clothed with splendor, even though they do not toil nor spin- and yet, their heavenly father has clothed them. How much more does he care for me? I should not worry about what I should eat, or what I should wear... for each day has enough worries of its own. He is Jehovah Jireh, Hallelujah.
While walking I was also reminded of my summer two years ago, in Malawi, Africa. Malawi without question is the most impoverished place I've ever seen- and yet, in the midst of that, while hiking from village to village in the bush - there was such a peace my heart felt in that country. I think that peace came in the fact that the land brought for worship in my spirit in a different way than anywhere else I've been. I thank you Lord for the beautiful Malawians I was able to meet two summers ago. Father bless Malawi, the warm heart of Africa.
"the universe declares your majesty, you are holy....holy."
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I can't wait to go back out there! Though I think all my air passage ways may decide to shut down in an effort to protect me from the strange strange world! Allergies- gotta love 'em!
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