View From The Top

 

 This past week I had the opportunity to run away to the mountains in Virginia. It was a week of hiking, mountain biking, zip-lining, horseback riding, and golfing. In other words, I got to run away from my everyday responsibilities and just play in the sun as I did in my childhood. It was fabulous! One afternoon we rode two chair lifts and then hiked to the summit. It isn't hard to feel close to God on a mountain.

 Being on top of a mountain is breathtaking and changes your view of the world. As I looked over the edge, my everyday worries and problems were too small to keep in focus. Instead, I just marveled at the beautiful world God had created. As a gentle breeze chased the sun's heat away, I was entirely at peace. Life is filled with big and little moments. It is filled with moments when you feel big and moments when you feel small. I was utterly content being very small, on top of a large mountain, loved by a merciful, omniscient, almighty Father. I felt very blessed.

 Most people would agree climbing down a mountain is more manageable than climbing up. Physically, I would agree this is true. The tricky part about climbing down, though, is remembering the perspective God shared with you while you were at the top. As your feet hit street level and everyday stress bogs you down, remind yourself that you are small. On bended knee and with a whispered prayer, God can carry you back to the top of the mountain. He never tires of sharing His peace and love with us. Just being a child with God is the best!

-Susan