This is what I said to myself over and over when we moved 3 years ago to this beautiful view. It's raining in this picture. When it's not raining there are ducks, turtles, squirrels, hawks, cardinals, egrets, possums and an occasional fox. Egrets would glide in and out each day at sunrise and sunset, leaving me amazed at their beauty and grace every time I saw them. I have enjoyed my morning quiet time with the Lord with this view in the background.
During the past few weeks, workers have cleared out the overgrowth and underbrush, which has revealed three houses and a heavily traveled road. Lately, my morning quiet time is anything but quiet. Imagine daybreak with the sound of chainsaws, mulchers, mowers, and weed eaters.
My illusion of seclusion is gone.
The Lord led me beside still waters and has restored my soul.
Over the past 3 years, He has helped me clear out the underbrush and overgrowth of past hurts, unforgiveness and bitterness. I can now look beyond my little corner of the world and see my neighbors. Neighbors who may become friends. Neighbors who may need my help someday and vice versa.
I may not like what I see and hear around me as the reality of change sets in. Life never stays the same. It is ever changing. However, I will hold on to the truth of Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
