In The Woods

"When in the woods and forest glades I wander..." *
 
I went to church today.  Not a man-made building of brick and mortar. Not a temple, mosque or synagogue.  I simply wandered off the road I planned on taking and headed down the path chosen for me this time.  

I walked across the bridge and looked upon the water.  Pausing for a moment I suddenly felt overwhelmed and insignificant.

It was all bigger than I.  Not just in size.  Even the pebble in the brook appeared more important.

How can that be?  I am a chosen child of God.  I have been given great powers and a grand purpose in life.

A rock.  The moss on the tree and the tiniest of fish swimming below suddenly put me in my place.

Off in the distance I could hear water pouring into the brook.  It called me like it knew my name.

A bit uneasy and feeling out of place, I walked slowly toward the sound and turning to my right I saw it.

A grand cathedral.  A holy place...in the woods.

As if directing a movie, a documentary of sorts, starting where I stood, my eyes panned across the water.  Pausing for a moment, I captured images of rushing water and followed the source.  Upward, higher and higher, the image surrounded now by green, lush, pillars,  my eyes took in the grandeur of this perfect place of solitude and peace.

The water honestly appeared to be pouring from the heavens.

Lost in the presence of God's creation, I, now disconnected from the worries, pain and sadness of my day, felt as if I had been called home and did not know it.

"When I look down
from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
and feel the gentle breeze..." *
 
Tears, like the water fall before me,
ran endlessly down my face.
 
Looking up I whispered "thank you, God."
 
"Then sings my soul
my savior God to thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art..." *
 
Looking around me, alone in the wood
I suddenly saw myself true
I lifted my hands right where I stood
and cried "God what would I do without you?"
 
Then the words of the song that played in my heart
began to rise with the breeze
In honor of all He created for me
I sang as I fell to my knees...
 
"Then I shall bow
in humble adoration
And there proclaim
my God how great thou art!
 
Then sings my soul
my savior God to Thee
How great thou art
How great thou art!" *

Turning away was difficult, but I returned to my car and headed for home. Not wanting to waste one morsel of inspiration I send this with speed and purpose directly to you.

Do not fret about anything of this world. I found life upon awakening and God "In the woods."

*From the song "How great thou Art"


~ Bob Perks ~
2believe@comcast.net

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