Last night I stayed up late studying for an art history midterm. We didn't get back till around 6-7 last night from our weekend excursion. I came back today and crashed hard for about 2-3 hours...a splendid nap if I do say so! haha. Our weekend adventures were especially spiritual this weekend. We had a 'cleansing' Shauman experience and got to observe and partake in as much of their rituals as we wanted. It was quite peaceful. The hike that we had the first day was probably a 4-5 hour hike and the scenery was astonishing. When we reached the top we had a moment of silence and the clouds and fog rolled in and literally completely surrounded and engulfed us. We were in complete white blanket of mist. The silence was beautiful and rejuvenating. This was a moment for non believers to really be forced to acknowledge the fact that there has to be something bigger than us. I pray that people because of that moment are seeking to find the father. I pray that they will seek and they will find him. I pray that the believers in the group will be the fragrance of life from the Holy Spirit.
Today we had another small group/fellowship time. This time there were five of us that are all believers. It was so nice to be able to talk freely about our beliefs not having to watch what we say not to offend anyone. We were able to dive deeper and talk about our own personal relationships with the Father. It's great to have a group of friends for fellowship and accountability. Two of us are from the spring semester, one from an individual program and one from a month long program. Two of them will be leaving in March or so but one of them will be joining us for the spring! Exciting!!:)
God has been more present in my life these past two weeks or so and I am so happy to feel not as distant as I had been feeling. I miss worship and singing in enlgishhh. Makes me realize how fortunate I am to have Point Loma chapel three times a week with worship everytime and timeout ( an optional time of worship and fellowship) as well.
I woke up from my nap today with the sound of rain on the roof. We have parts of the roof that I think are tin..? And the rain sounds are amplified and are absolutely glorious. It hasn't rained this hard in a long time. I love it. Its still raining now and I can't wait to fall asleep to it. One of my most favorite things EVER!!! check out this video:)
rain down
Rain Down-lyrics by delirious
Looks like tonight, the sky is heavy
Feels like the winds are gonna change
Beneath my feet, the earth is ready
I know its time for heaven's rain
It's gonna rain
Causes it's living water we desire
To flood our hearts with holy fire
Rain down all around the world we're singing
Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Rain down my heart is dry but still I'm singing
Rain down rain it down on me.
Back to the start, my heart is heavy
Feels like it's time, to dream again
I see the clouds, and yes I'm ready
To dance upon this barren land
Hope in my hands
Do not shut, Do not shut, Do not shut the heavens
But open up, open up, open up our hearts
Give me strength to cross this water
Keep my heart upon your altar
Give me strength to cross this water
Keep my feet don't let me falter
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