The View From Here

Right now, I feel like I am standing on a tall hill, looking out at the path before me. Stand with me here. The sun is shining, there is a light breeze coming from the bright blue sky. I look out over the expanse before me and I see a group of gorgeous, full-grown, green trees. What I see there is what I know will be. There will be games. There will be late dinners. Jax will have flag football games that my Jason will not be able to attend. There will be lots of things that I will be juggling without my husband. There will be post-game parties at our house. There will be Saturday morning team breakfasts to organize. There will be victories... and defeats.

However, I don't know all that will happen. I don't know everything that life will bring our home. Will this be the year for breakthrough on the field? Will I be able to manage the house, the kids, the job, and still have enough left to build up my husband? I won't know until I actually start walking down the hill and through the trees.

I like the feeling right now. My canteen is full. My feet aren't tired. I feel refreshed. My vision is clear. God has put us here for a divine reason. God has given my husband the desires of his heart. I guess that would include the desires of my heart, too, right? I feel called for us to be at this school at this time. God has reminded me of that during the Campfire for the past two years.

Thankfully, I do know where to refill my canteen. I do know who can give me true rest and refreshment. And, if I happen to forget my vision, I'll just ask the One who gave it to me.

Let's get off this hill and start walking!