My Happy Place

My Happy Place

My Happy Place

I found myself browsing campsites and mountain rentals longingly. The mountains are my happy place. I love the isolation, the quiet penetrated only by the rustle of leaves, the call of the loon, the shuffle of a chipmunk through the leaves. It restores my soul. The peace brings me clarity. I can feel my stress fall away with each moment I sit with the sun warming my face. My muscles relax with each evening I spend focused on keeping the fire going – moving the logs this way and that. My spirit is refreshed with each gust of wind across the lake, each drop of rain on my tarp, and every tiny wave I hear hit the shore.

Psalms 61:2

When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Christ - The Rock

Blessed Solitude

The bible is replete with instances of people going off to be by themselves for a while. Jesus himself went into the wilderness, out on the lake, and off to a secluded part of the garden to be alone. There is something to be said for quiet time by yourself. It gives you time to mull things over – to focus – to feel without judgment. To be steadied on the rock by The Rock.

National Parks Are Supernatural Treasures

I am often amazed at God’s forethought, reassurance, and grace. Nature – wild and teeming with His creations remind me that He is a master craftsman. As I look up to the hills, across the valleys, and over the water, I am blessed by places of peace God created to renew us. Nature is a healing balm and a constant encouragement. Where you find poison ivy – you will also find jewelweed to heal you. Near the stinging nettle grows the horsetail plant. And, in the midst of a tumultuous crazy world, God has nestled these beautiful places of healing – my happy place.

The Mountains

Psalm 121

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
    he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.

Loon

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