Sitting beside the still waters with my man, while Cole catches little fish. 😉

He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters. Psalms 23:2

God has a way of refreshing us.
Last week Hurricane Hermine decided to create a little havoc in the south. On Thursday our county canceled school due to the inclement weather. As a teacher I was already preparing for very few students to attend on the next day because there was already going to be a three day weekend, thanks to Labor Day, so why not make it a five day vacay. My boys were preparing to go to their Georgia hunting camp to prepare for the season ahead. My youngest son was already stating the fact that he didn’t want to go to school on Friday, and that I should just let him stay home so that he and his dad could leave earlier for their weekend of working in the woods. Well, there was no need for any “school skipping” because Hermine created enough flooding and damage in our district that school was cancelled yet again.
Cole wasn’t the only one jumping for joy, I was elated as well. My mind was thinking about all that I’d be able to get done around the home, and that I could catch up on my bible study.
Tim enthusiastically said, “Hey, now you can go with us to Georgia!” He was so thrilled, and I was so NOT.
Sometimes, I feel like I have a little hurricane wreaking havoc within me. This treacherous storm is called Lucifer. Satan has a time getting my mind wrapped around something that I totally should not be dwelling on, but his duplicitous ways can cause turmoil in my thoughts. He is great at attempting to weave cunning notions about various areas of my life and self. He doesn’t succeed, but he sure gives it the old college try.
Tim checked the weather and discovered that Hurricane Hermine stayed just a wee bit east of his little retreat. I, on the other hand, was cautious and negative about our journey up through the path of Hermine, and was imagining the worst.
I reluctantly agreed to go to the hunting camp.
The roads were debris-free, the traffic was tranquil, and the weather was marvelous. I found myself gazing out the window appreciating the beauty of the rolling hills, farm land, and small towns.
Okay, so one could tell that the “bunk house” accommodations were totally a “girl-free-zone”, but that was just my cue to stay outside. My country girl self rose to the occasion as I thoroughly enjoyed riding the four-wheeler and Gator through the elaborate trails, fishing in the numerous ponds, and relaxing in an Adirondack chair by the fire-pit (Yes, even in 79 degrees weather) all with the Shuff men.
God refreshed my mind, body, and spirit. He gave me a peace about those Lucifer thoughts, and reminded me that God is God, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. He wove tons of time for me to catch up, and even get ahead, in my bible study. God is so cool how He teaches us to be still and know that He is God! (Psalms 46:10)
I’m grateful for my husband for convincing me to pack my bag and adventure slightly north. Thanks, Tim. Yea, yea, you were right. I’ll sit beside still waters with you any time.
I pray that you will find time to be refreshed by God, even if you must go reluctantly.
Have a wonderful day.
I pray that you will enjoy soaking up THE SON every moment of each day. –Stephanie
 

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