It's been a couple of days since we arrived in Arizona. I honestly didn't have any expectations for how this trip would be. I just knew that I had this awesome opportunity to come here with my closest friends to visit close friends in this place I've never been.
It's really so wonderful here. I love going outside and seeing pristine blue skies that aren't distracted by white mountains in the sky. It's so amazingly clear as far as the eye can see. I stand in the warmth of the sun but I don't walk inside wet from the humidity. The weather is so light and cool. I love wearing multiple layers of clothes and not dying from heat exhaustion. It's so crazy that only 3000 miles away from home, that this whole different world can exist.
We hiked up Camelback Mountain a couple of days ago. I've never been on such a hike before. The scenery around me literally took my breath away, or maybe that was my lack of being in shape. But I'll tell you, when I got to the top of that mountain, I was able to look around me in every direction and see just a glimpse of this amazing creation. I felt like I was on top of the world for as far as my eyes could see, there was beauty, there was life and there was God.
I imagine this must be a little like what God felt when He created all of this, just standing there, looking all around at the work of His hands. Standing there I began to wonder how anyone could ever question the existence of God. No matter what you believe about God, you have to at least give Him credit for what exists all around us.
Maybe it's just the fact that I grew up in a Christian home. Maybe I've just heard it all in Sunday school since as far back as I can remember learning anything. I don't know what it is, but there on that mountain, I was more sure than ever that I believe in God.
He is as real to me now as He's ever been. The air I breathe that allowed me to make that trek was simply a gift that God gave me so I could stand on that mountaintop with Him and worship and marvel at what He is.
"I Believe in God. And We All Need Jesus. Cause Life Is Hard. And It Might Not Get Easier. But Don't Be Afraid To Know Who You Are. Don't Be Afraid to Show It. If You Believe in God. If You Say You Need Jesus. He'll Be Where You Are And He Will Never Leave You.
Sing to Me Now Words That Are True. So All in This Place Can Know It
We Believe in God. And We All Need Jesus."
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Hey man! I didn't know you are in arizona!?!?! We should hang out!!!
Haha, this is cool to read so far out. The view from the top of that mountain is pretty spectacular. As soon as it cools back down here there are some mountains i plan to scale. I really want to pick a week, or month, where i climb up something and catch the sunset everyday. Although that might be a bit of a challenge with work. Maybe i will push myself and catch the sunrise! Or not...haha.
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