I love the song "One thing remains." If you haven't heard it I highly recommend you check it out (you're welcome in advance). My favorite part of the song is the beginning lyrics saying, "Higher than the mountains that I face."
I don't know if you've ever been around mountains, but where I grew up in Texas there is nothing but flat landscape as far as the eye can see. When I went on vacation to Colorado this summer with my parents I was absolutely in awe of how amazingly detailed and majestic the mountains all around me were. I was quite fearful when my dad asked me to hike one with him. I looked up and thought "How on earth am I going to do this? I'm so, so small and I don't even know where to begin." A lot of the time, we Christians are so fearful of the mountains of trials and tribulations, that we often just stand there frozen in doubt of what we can handle and accomplish. I can definitely speak for myself in this regard, but I also put off what God wants me to do instead of being obedient. I am a very fearful person that takes no risks, ever. I didn't want to break my dad's heart and say "no" so I went for it. I stepped into the 46 degree temperature at a 9,000 ft altitude and started the small journey.
Along the hike, I saw so many beautiful things: waterfalls, frozen waterfalls, different animals, flowers, boulders, beautiful trees, tons of snow, etc. The best part about it was spending this time with my dad in his element. I would do it again and again.
Our plan wasn't to get to the top of this mountain, but to just hike a few miles of a really awesome trail. We decided from the beginning that we'd hike to "Calypso Falls." I can't even put into words how beautiful the sight was when we came upon it. It was worth every breath, every stumble, every tiring step.
I like to think this is what God wants from us. He wants us to just go for it and enjoy the journey along the way to whatever destination He has for us. He IS higher than the mountains that we face. No matter what it is in life you're going through or have yet to go through, God is here. He is here holding your hand, carrying you and He is bigger than any fear, worry or situation.
Praise Him for His mercy and grace.
"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT.
You are so inspiring Tyler, I enjoy reading your blogs, and am so thankful to have you as a best friend! This entry was exactly what I needed to hear. I too often doubt myself, but thank you for reminding me I need to put it all in Gods hands :)
ReplyDeleteANOTHER OF MY FAVORITE VERSES<3333 That's so awesome!!!
ReplyDelete