Money

I just received enough money to pay for my school year, seemingly out of thin air. My college fund came through with some money, and the other bit came from a government cheque. The government matched a percentage of my college fund and I am not entirely sure why. I was not expecting to receive money this easily, so it feels strange to be provided for. I know God is telling me something by this.

"Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." -Matthew 6:33

I've been learning what it means to be faithful to God's will. The only obstacle in his way is my own will. The decision of coming to Bible College has been a part of that lesson. I was looking for life in adventures that excluded God. It's silly to look back on this, because the only life to be found is in God. I could go on about this lesson I'm learning. We look for life in so many empty places. But God will provide everything you desire, adventure, travel, relationships, if you focus on him first. When I stopped clinging to a worry for money, he gave me plenty. Now I wonder what else he'll ask me to do, and I wonder if I'll be ready to do it.

For now I'm celebrating this news by doing some laundry for the first time in a month.

Early Mornings

I woke up early this morning to meet with a friend of mine. It was dark as I rose out of bed and I grimaced at the cold. There was fog in the valley and dew on the lawn. It was hard to accept the morning in it's hostile state. I wanted to sink into sleep once more, but instead I walked into the dim lodge.

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything , but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil.4:4-7)

It is strange to realize how consuming insignificant things can be, and how all the things that poison my attitude are insignificant.

I will say it again: Rejoice!

Backpacking

Back in Paradise, MT after some 5 days on the State Line trail! A quick summary:

White Moths, thimbleberries, huckleberries, getting lost at lost lake, face masks in the woods, harmonica playing by the creek, pizza, apple crisp and puck, singing hymns, gatorade and gorp. I wish I could stay in the wilderness forever.