We had a great service yesterday at the Church we sang at. The Lord blest us. Dad was even able to sing two songs with us and that was something that got the whole Church happy as he testified before he sang with us of what the Lord had recently brought him through. It is a wonderful blessing to be able to sing with my Dad, again. It is a wonderful blessing to be able to sing the Lord's praises and lift our voices up to prayer and praise of Him through and in song. God is faithful and I praise Him for this. We also had great fellowship with everyone after the service as they had prepared a big meal in the Churches basement recreation hall.
Brother Mack, who is the Pastor of the Church we sang at, has been a friend of our families for more then 25 years. He and his wife, Anna Mae, are good people. When you are around them you can just feel their devotion to and for the Lord as it shines in them. I love them so much and thank God for them.
I enjoy fellowshipping with the Lord's children for they do have the joy of their salvation within them. That is what is wrong with so many people today, they have lost the joy of their salvation. There is no reason for us to complain or be sad as we have the Lord in our lives. We should be happy and share the happiness of the Lord in our heart and soul with others, so that they might come to know the Lord and want that happiness and joy within their heart and soul.
On the way home the children and I went the route that took us across Rough River Dam and into the Rough River State Park area. It had been years since we had last been there so I drove down to the lowest level of the dam. We walked around it and looked at the water that is being let out of the dam in preparation for the spring rains that will soon be coming. Then we drove over to the camping area and parked the SUV and walked around for a bit.
We came upon the nature trail and I asked the children if they wanted to hike it and they said yes but Elizabeth was concerned as I had worn a red velvet skirt, white blouse and low heels to the singing. I assured her that I would be fine. I am a tomboy at heart, I grew up on a farm. I love to hike no matter what I am wearing. ( I can imagine the faces of others if they had seen us hiking through the nature trail with me in a red velvet skirt, white blouse and heels. We had the trail all to ourselves though. It was awesome.)So we set off across the wooden plank bridge that was partially dilapidated due to nature having it's way upon it. Then up the hill and through the woods we took off following the nature trail. It was so beautiful out in the woods. The birds were singing, the brooks were flowing over the rocks and making the music that only babbling brooks can make. The entire trail from start to finish is about 3 miles. It starts and finishes at the same point so it is a circular route even though it winds through the woods and up and down hills, rocks and trees. We crossed at least 5 different wood plank bridges that served as passage over streams. It was so invigorating and refreshing, at the same time, to be out in the woods that the Lord has created for our enjoyment and use. God is awesome.
The children and I stopped several times to just take the time to look around and listen to the birds chirping, woodpeckers pecking on the trees, the wind blowing through the trees, the brooks flowing, and so much more that it opened the senses up to the wonderful glory of the Lord. We also came upon a little one room cabin, that the park has restored. We went inside and looked around at the fireplace, the one window, the two doors, directly opposite each other, and the way it was constructed. It had a sense of peace about it. Elizabeth made the comment, several times, while we were on our hike that next time we need to bring our cameras with us to take some pictures. There were so many beautiful opportunities to take pictures on our hike. But for this time we just took the time to enjoy it all and see it for the beauty that God has created it to be.
When we returned to the SUV we were all three happy and we were not tired. We were refreshed, invigorated and at peace with and in the Lord. Our God is amazing. He created this world for our benefit. We need to not abuse it but to take care of it. The Lord provides. He will nourish not only your body, but also your heart and your soul if you will let Him. The Lord presents so many opportunities for us each day. Stop and take the time to listen to the wind blowing through the trees, the birds singing. Stop and smell a flower blooming, or to listen to a brook as it courses over the rocks and along it's winding path. Watch a leaf float upon the waters surface as it drifts upon the current of the stream. All of this is to bring you peace and enjoyment. You will be amazed at the difference you feel within yourself if you but take the time to enjoy what the Lord has given us to enjoy. I praise the Lord for His many blessings and all that He is and does for us, all, daily.
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