Two years ago I sat in this very same spot where my hunger for a deeper intimacy with God first began. So here I am again, at the top of this mountain on the back side of the Toth Ranch. Two years ago I sat on a horse, but now I sit on a snowmobile. Before us the National forest stretches out for miles, snow covered mountains everywhere. The words that first began to form in my heart two years ago come to mind again...
Piece my mind back together wholly,
Wind unwind me and whisper slowly
So I can hear You now.
Peace my mind back together holy,
Wind unwind me and whisper slowly
So I can hear You now.
I can hear You now.
In the stillness my eye catches movement in the meadow below; a large herd of mule deer, easily 15, maybe even 20 of them. Matt and I look at each other, each knowing what the other is thinking. Our peaceful moment is over. We’re off, racing down a trail that puts us on a course to intersect the herd. Suddenly we are among them, wild leaping mule deer just feet in front and behind and beside us. INCREDIBLE. And there at the back of the herd, pushing them forward, is the biggest buck I have ever seen.
Never have I ever felt such a rush!
I am filled with joy! What an unexpected gift from God. While looking for a peaceful moment in the mountains, I wind up with this unexpected adventure. Isn’t it just like our God to turn my simple plans into a snow safari.
Posted on
Mon, December 6, 2010
by Chris Spitters