adventure

this evening we got a little wet...taking a ride in the jeep with the doors & windows off in the pouring rain.

see

defined in wikipedia as follows:

In psychology, visual perception is the ability to interpret information from visible light reaching the eyes. The resulting perception is also known as eyesight, sight or vision. The various physiological components involved in vision are referred to collectively as the visual system.

stories

astonishing performances and devastating defeats. these are the stories of the olympic athletes of which i watch in amazement. i'm most captivated by the stories behind the games. the world sits in awe of such outstanding races and we often overlook the hardwork and determination it required to get them there. in local news, two stories shocks the city...a shooting at a church and a shooting at a school, both find the victims who are no longer with us. we harbor such anger and hate toward these shooters, as if our sin is not as grave. yet, they each have a story. not to excuse the action, but again we overlook the realities. and we move on with our lives despite these tragedies. briefly we live in fear, there are lock downs across the county. moments later we continue on with our lives as if nothing had ever happened. we have become desensitized to these horrible situations. what happened? how have we strayed so far from our mark?

hope

the pain sometimes seems to terrifying to stand. but He promised not to give us more than we could bear. i will trust in Him because He alone can comfort me in this place. i believe in His goodness and in His grace. sometimes i think i just can't go on. i want it all to end. i want to be whole. but i am here. and He has a purpose for my life. i pray for the courage to share my faith as they do. i want to share the truth of His Word. i want to live in His grace, mercy and peace.
"it's time for letting go" as if we ever had any control. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER ALL THINGS. the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. may we always remember this truth...GOD IS LOVE!
we cry out, why? why? why? in those moments He reminds us of His love. may we cling to Him in every circumstance.
trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. in all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.