Perspective

I just finished a very transforming book,it was short, filled with perspective, wisdom and matters of the heart. I wanted to mark every page of the book.....

One perspective I learned more about was mountain tops and valleys....

The mountain top is Cold, there is not a lot of growth that happens, a lot of things do not survive for very long, it is an exhausting place to reach and a lot of times we only look for the mountain top experiences, it is rocky, steep, dangerous at times. You don't know the way the mountain top feels unless you have been there, made the hike, been drained of all energy, you have to experience it. But it can be also be a place of Praise, anointing, a sense of accomplishment that you made it there but eventually your heart will yearn to be back home, climbing through the valleys...

Now the valleys we have all been there a time or two, they are always different when we visit. But unlike the Mountain top their is green luscious grass, the seeds of rebirth, old trees that have grown and been rooted in time. The valley floods at times are filled with sorrow, fear, urgency and even at time devastation. But we grow, we climb the mountain and we appreciate the mountains ridges, uneven ground and growth. It is where we grow, get cleanse and hydrated and have time alone.

It challenges me to think about Jesus and how no matter what he guides his people through the valleys, speaking tenderly to them, catching each tear of frustration, grief and anger, how He roots us through our Valleys and makes His people mighty for His plan and Will. But He is also on that mountain top with us, arms wide open, blood sweat and tears rolling down His body saying.." Trust me, I will never leave you nor forsake you precious one.."

I am thankful today for the Mountain tops and the Valleys!!!