Monday, January 21, 2013

Monday’s Devotion – We Kept Life Fresh!


Psalm 94:18-19 (NLT) I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

Friday I wrote about the need to stay out of ruts and keep life fresh.  I mentioned that instead of our normal Saturday routine Joe and I might just take off and go hiking in the mountains.  We actually did that.  The trail we took was in Vogel State Park and part of the Blood Mountain Wilderness.  The 1100 foot rise in elevation was challenging but not impossible. However we weren’t expecting all the streams to be so swollen from rain.  Places that were normally easily crossed were covered with rushing water. Stepping stones and some logs were submerged.  My trekking pole helped me keep my balance on the narrow logs or stones but I said little prayers now and then.  About ¾ of the way through the trail we encountered a stream crossing that was so deep we had to take off shoes and socks, roll up our pants legs and wade across.  The water was icy, the rocks in the bottom hurt my feet and I began to doubt my sanity for choosing wilderness hiking when I could have been strolling through Kroger.  After that crossing we had one more crossing on two small logs before the trail became wide and dry.  I think God was watching after us.  It was a long 6 mile hike but we finished really feeling invigorated from the exercise and adventure.  Next weekend we’ll do something else for variety; maybe visit a new grocery store! 

Thank you God for the beauty of nature and for keeping us safe on our hike.  We ask your blessings upon all of us as we journey through this week.  Please guide, bless and protect us.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Have a blessed week,

Paige

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