August is coming to a rapid end. My time with friends and family in the states is more than half over. It seems to be passing so quickly. It is such a blessing to have this time. Quiet mornings with the word in a sunny living room. Hospitality and generosity that leaves me humbled. In awe of how God is using those around me to provide for my every need, and even things I don't really need, like ice cream and meals out.
It should not surprise me. First God has shown me time and time again how I can trust him to provide. How I don't have to solve everything on my own. He has a plan. That he is trustworthy and faithful. Second I know that he has called me to this life at this time. And I believe that he will equip me for that which he call me to.
This week I was able to spend most of the week with good friends in Montana.
Montana is so beautiful, vast open spaces, amazing animals, and mountains that take your breath away. This morning as I reflect on my short time in Montana Psalms 18:19 comes to mind. "He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me."He delights in me. That is often hard to wrap my mind around. But this week he gave me visual teaching of what that looks like. A Father delighting in his children. I was blessed to spend time with my friends David and Janna and their two children Trin and Corbin. Watching these friends with their children was such a blessing.
Multiple times God used their interactions to show me how he loves me. Even when I whine, even when I start down the path of disobedience, He speaks gently and lovingly. He guides me and corrects me and directs me back to where I need to go. He does not do so in anger but gently and lovingly.
When I am amazed and entranced by His creation, it brings Him joy. I was allowed to see the delight on the face of parents as their children discovered the joy of creation around them. Moths and grasshoppers that brought on smiles and laughter. The adventure of searching in creeks, and the wonder of how God placed so many seeds inside of cattails.
The beauty of a Father reading to his children. One snuggled safely on each side. How as his daughter he wants me to curl up next to him and soak in all he wants to teach me. To feel safe, secure and loved.
How a mother loving prepared and provided meals one moment and fun the next, and all the children had to do was trust and enjoy, and be obedient.
Lovely pictures and memorable lessons.
As I finish off my time here in the states, I hope there are more lessons to come and I am as receptive as a child.....
