Lord, I sit here on my brand new deck sipping coffee and gazing at the amazing view you created and I'm reminded of a much younger me. I was lost and alone and you came to my rescue.
All those years ago, Greg and I weren't living together, and we had an appointment with a judge who would decree we were no longer married. But you had another plan.
I was newly adopted into your family when I offered up a simple
prayer. "Please restore my marriage," I prayed. "Create a Christian union between Greg and me, bless us with children and a Christian home. And, if it's all right with
you, Lord, I'd love to live on land outside of town."
God you fulfilled every request and more. I know it's not because I was deserving but
because you love me and Greg, our children and our grandchildren. All those years ago you could see me sitting here today talking to you.
And now, here I am in this extraordinary place and I'm in awe at how
you've given more than I ever hoped or dreamed for.
Misty rain splashes through the forest canopy and mists cling to the hillsides like chiffon. The air is fragrant
with the smell of cedar, fir and spring vegetation. My eyes savor the lush
green of the forest and the rolling hills beyond and below. Cool moist air
kisses my face and my ears are tickled by bird song, a bellowing cow in the distance and the sound rain drops make as they dance through
the leaves.
Indescribable beauty surrounds me - a gift from you God to one
so undeserving. Lord, I have no adequate words of gratitude. My thank
you feels hollow in comparison to your gift.
May this place be used for your glory. May my eyes always see
the splendor of your creation. May my heart forever rejoice in your love.
Praise be to you Lord God.
Bonnie
Oh, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteYou made my evening with this post.
Thank you.
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God bless you, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI can just see you on your porch sipping coffee and I wish I was there with you! You said that the journey God brought you through is glorious at the end but I know it didn't always seem that way; that is why it is so sweet now!
ReplyDeleteI know your back pain is very debilitating and disheartening at times, but one of these days, you'll look back on this part of your journey savoring the sweet things God has taught you through it. He is with you!
Dear Lyla, your words are so encouraging and wise. And I wish you could be here too. Maybe one of these days.
ReplyDeleteLove you.