Letting Go Day # 20 of Thankfulness

The cool air feels good. 

The mountain looms before me. 

This farm. 

How I love to be here. 

Memories of my first view of this mountain still stir within my soul. 

The glorious snow covered mount

Before there was a barn here, before our marriage. 

Those endless days seem so long ago. 

Days of falling in love. 

The cares and worries around paying bills non-existent.
A time for untold joy and innocent living.
Now, so much weighs the soul. 
We are heading out for a few days. 
We still do not travel well. 
Always the farm, our source of income and life, in our thoughts. 
Letting go. 
It's so hard. 
But we're pressing on. 

30 Days of Thankfulness~

I am thankful for:

a time to get away

lessons learned when the farm boy lashes out and rebels

the practice of turning my hands upward and letting go

beautiful traveling weather

hotels with pools and cable tv

time at the Cracker Barrel

Amish Smorgasbords

creating new memories

stories told of our other trips

remembering Elijah

a God who reminds me of my need for him

learning how to let go

Yes, I am sure you know what song I am going to post. 

You got it. 

But it's a different version and I love it. 

When we Let It Go, we let God. 

He steps in and carries the weight for us. 

He directs our path. 

We let Him take the reigns and learn more about His character.

Isaiah 43:19

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Alex Boye

Frozen

Learning How To Go With The Flow

I fear complacency. 

I fear a haughty heart in the face of a holy God. 

Obedience calls. 

But to what? 

The way is so unclear. 

The future looming. 

The days unknown. 

Weariness creeps in slowly. 

A heart pressed in on all sides. 

Reaching through to the joy. 

Yet, veiled by grief. 

Where do we go from here?

What is the calling?

The immediate rushes. 

I long for relief. 

I breathe slowly. 

Time to slow the pace. 

There is no way to the other side, but through, this journey.

Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

When the searing pain threatens to consume, I lift my eyes to the heavens.

I run the promises through my mind. 

He will never leave me nor forsake me. 

He is a God who does what He said He would do. 

I step into thankfulness, because we were created to praise.
Psalm 148:5
Let them praise the name of the LORD, 
for at his command they were created

I can't know the future; and the way seems marred.
I feel like an intruder looking in.
Who is this woman?
What is her calling?
How does she keep moving?
This way is new.
A trail not yet forged.
Different from what I had expected. 
I am learning to let those expectations go.
Resting in the plan God brings forth.
Today is a new day.
I am laying it all down.
Every ache, pain, joy and sorrow.
What about you?
What about your journey?