These Deep Puddles.

I'll say it again... because I can, "Soak up the grace. Take a bath in it then sweat it out while you're running so it leaves a drip trail and splashes passer-bys"... Even before this was said to me I was in the midst of gaining new perspective. Realizing a few things that have been lacking. Quality time.

I awoke Sunday morning of last weekend knowing that I wouldn't be going to the structure of a man built thing. Rather I had church traveling in a car (which was also a man built structure. But I think you'll get my point in a moment) listening to interpretations of the gospel. I had church in my shoes with a backpack on my shoulders walking up a trail. I had church in my harness hanging from a wall created by God with people I did and did not know, with sunshine and snow. We pushed our tents to the brink while celebrating Gods glory.

It was cold and it was windy but it didn't phase. I loved what we were doing and I loved for the specific reason of discovering and seeking Gods creation. Celebrating the hills, trees and amazing snowflakes that fell. It filled me up.

Depth. I've been missing you way more than I had realized. I've grown to enjoy smaller. I've grown to enjoy quality over quantity. Over stimulation surfaces more often when you become surrounded by four hundred people with constant words that flow. These things are good. I have rediscovered in this last week how much I enjoy hearing people. I enjoy hearing them. Not always just a casual conversation.

It might sound a tad odd in a written form with out emphasis on drawn out words and hand expressions but I enjoy seeing people vulnerable. I enjoy listening to things that are deeper than just the normal response of "I'm good". Do you hear me? I enjoy hearing... This is why I always gave the answer to the, "Would you rather" question of being blind or deaf, I would rather be blind.

I was hungry and this past weekend I took part in a feast. Praise God for the continued fulfillment that wont ever fail.

"Joy that fills me under full moon is the same joy that always fills God"... "Joy is Gods life."- Ann Voskamp