The Mountains Taught Me Everything

If it were possible to dedicate a blog to someone in the Heavens I would; I would dedicate it to my Savior...my first love. How patient, caring, kind, generous, good, life-giving, joy-restoring....He has been to me. Grateful would be such a mediocre word to describe how I feel towards Him, but unfortunately, I can not find a more sufficient word at the moment. So, grateful it shall be! I think ultimately HE knows my heart...HOW AMAZING!!

Not even 5 minutes ago, the Holy Spirit reminded me of a scripture: PSALM 61:2 - (NIV)

 "From the ends of the earth I call to you,
  I call as my heart grows faint; 
  lead me to the rock that is higher than I." 

Now let me show you the same verse(plus more) in the Message version:

God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer. 
   When I'm far from anywhere, 
      down to my last gasp, 
   I call out, "Guide me 
      up High Rock Mountain!" 

 You've always given me breathing room, 
      a place to get away from it all, 
   A lifetime pass to your safe-house, 
      an open invitation as your guest. 
   You've always taken me seriously, God, 
      made me welcome among those who know and love you.


I remember being taught that we should rejoice in the Lord even in our sorrow-filled season, just as much as we do in our mountaintop-filled season; I completely agree, because the Lord deserves our praise always. But one thing I noticed about myself, is that I have only learned how to praise God in sorrow-filled seasons BECAUSE I learned to praise Him when I felt like I was on top of the mountain. Perplexing as it may seem, it is possible to be on the mountaintop WHILE you are actually in the VALLEY....

I am not sure I can really explain that beyond the fact that I know what I mean. I believe God is a safe place to run to in battle, in distress, in fear, in overwhelming circumstances, in debt, in sickness, in failures...


God is that high mountain the scriptures speak of...it is the place where I have learnt how to trust, and lean upon Him. It is the place where I learned how to rejoice in EVERY season. 


The mountains have taught me everything...


His love is a banner over you,

xx