Anloka
Aloha ladies! I am writing this post to
you from the beauty of Maui, Hawaii. I never expected to be here mind
you, my travels have always taken me far away from resorts and valet
parking. Usually I'm backpacking through some remote location,
hanging out with local families and getting to know the sometimes
sketchy bus service very well. Here though there is such peace of
mind and rest. Already after only fifteen hours of being here my
heart feels at peace. I have realized that sometimes whether we're at
home, away on vacation or on a missions trip we get so focused on
DOING DOING DOING. Taking time every day in the presence of the
Father will overflow into the fabric of our everyday life and change
the quality of it.
Yes, there is a huge difference between
Maui and Winnipeg, but there is no difference when it comes to the
peace and presence of the Father. You can be wherever, His presence
will immerse you, ask Him today. Carve out time in your life to
connect with Jesus, make it a priority. Ask Him to help you do that.
Sometimes I forget how much His presence is beside everything else -
a spa for my heart and my life. His Word so beautifully says it: "The
Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green
pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He RESTORES my soul."
Psalm 23.1-3
I know that He takes us spiritually to
that place, but He also takes us physically. However that looks for
you in your life, take your vacations, days off....take them and
rest, soak in the restoration of peace and especially the presence of
Christ. Here in Maui, I am surrounded by stunning lush mountains,
turquoise waters and flowers of all colors and shapes.....not to
mention the amazing, amazing people here. ALL of this from the
Creator. Instead of worshipping the awe of the creation, how
incredible that we are able to be connected to the Creator, the one
who loves you and longs to cover you in His presence and fill your
heart with His beauty and rest.
Dear friends, I think and pray for the
peace and rest that fills my heart here would fill yours, wherever in
the world you find yourself.
Mary
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