This is a reflection on one of the final days of my vacation.
I am sitting in a rented lake house, enjoying a cool, refreshing breeze, while the sun gently kisses my face. The birds are busily chirping in the trees and flying with effortless grace across the expansive body of water called Lake Winnipesaukee (pictured above). The water is perfectly still, reflecting the bordering trees with the clarity of a freshly etched piece of crystal. I soak in the grandeur of the sharply cut mountains that create an immovable backdrop against a stunning, bright blue sky with nary a cloud in the sky. I breathe in the fresh sent of grass and flowers of various aromas. My senses are simply overwhelmed by all of the beauty, and I sigh in deep contentment.
If I could freeze time; I would stay like this forever. Daily life with its responsibilities and demands somehow manages to strip away this euphoric feeling, often leaving me feeling used, abused, and stripped to the bare depths of my soul.
Question is...does it HAVE TO or do we LET IT?
Many times through the scriptures, God reminds us of His eternal PEACE and CONTENTMENT. Here are several scripture passages that remind me of His promises!
Matthew 11:28
Psalm 4:8
Exodus 33:14
Philippians 4:6-7
No matter the experiences of this life, take time to step back and reflect on the Lord's promises of FAITHFULNESS. You may not always "feel happy" but contentment is a permanent condition, constant choice, and intentional practice of the SOUL. It is an understanding; a peace that transcends the superficial human emotion that takes you to a place of supernatural connection with our Heavenly Father. Allow Him to take you to that place daily.
Until Next Time <3
