Peace

Over the past few months, life in our house has been anything but peaceful. Taking my niece and nephew into an already chaotic household just added more chaos. And while I know our lives have been turned upside down and inside out, I'm sure that the change has been even harder for them. It's a good thing we always wanted a large family and even better that we know how to laugh! And love.

Camp is something I've been going to with our teens for a few years now. I love it; I look forward to it every year. Twelve days ago, I wanted to change my mind. I wouldn't have, but I wanted to. It seemed like it was too hard to make the trip and leave the four younger children home.

Camp was fun. It was exhausting. It was crazy. It was hilarious at times. It was fast.

And then Wednesday evening came. We had Worship outside at the Greek Amphitheater; at sunset. It was, simply put; AMAZING!

Although the music and the view were beautiful, I simply could not stay in my seat. I was totally drawn around the corner where I could watch the sunset in full, worship by myself and be alone. And I found my peace. While I stood there watching the changing sunset, it was as if God and I were there all alone. A cool breeze swept over me, whispering to me; assuring me that He is with me indeed, and that I can do what He has called me to do. It was pure and simple peace.  I stood there in awe of His creation; His presence and was able to fully worship.

A friend told me yesterday that I looked better; refreshed. God is good.