View from the Mountain Top

Many of the students went skiing today, but I had taxes to finish, FAFSA to submit and homework to do.  I have been struggling to get back to writing, but I had determined that today I would begin again. Living in the Alps mountains in France has been really different for me.  I grew up in SW Missouri where there are some hills, but no mountains.  The amazing thing about mountains is that from the top you can see for miles, but in the valley you can't see very far. However, climbing a mountain is hard work and takes time.  If you are a hiker or a biker it can take days to get to the top of a really high mountain.  It is a little like my journey with the Lord.  I love the mountain top, the view (new revelation) and the clean fresh air (new experiences with Holy Spirit) are so wonderful.  Even though you can't live on the mountain top forever, you can carry your experience with you.  Down in the valley is where most of the real life takes place, like taxes.....

Ah yes, as I finished filling out the spread sheet for the taxes, I was overwhelmed with the goodness of God, my Dad and how He has provided for me this past year. I have known Him as my heavenly Dad for several years and I so cherish our relationship.  I have found peace, comfort, security and safety in His arms - like any little girl running into the arms of her daddy.  He is my very best friend and we talk about everything. Sometimes I must admit, I have been guilty of doing most of the talking rather than listening.   Probably one of the things I love so much about Him is that I can ask Him anything and He does not get mad or think I am dumb.  In return He asks me questions to gently teach me and show me how I could have done something differently or in a way that would have brought better results.  He is always encouraging me to think bigger and sometimes I tell Him I don't know how, but I am trying.  

So today I want to invite you to go to the mountain top with me, even if it is only in the picture above.  If you have not known the God of heaven and earth as your Dad, ask Him to show you what that means for you.  Whatever you need today, ask Him for the revelation that will let you see it like He sees it.  His perspective from the mountain top is so different from ours here in the valley.   Let Him wrap His arms around you and take all your fears and give you His peace.

 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.  Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
 “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."  John 14:23-27  NIV

Dad, I pray for whoever is reading this today.  May they have a deeper revelation of you as their Dad, the one who loves them more than anyone else in the whole world.  May they allow you to take their fears, pain, sorrow and be able to receive your wonderful peace.  May they be able to tangibly feel Your loving arms around them and feel safe.  Thank you so much for choosing to be our Dad - for being my Dad - I love you so much.