A few years ago Mark and I was visiting extended family on Tuscumbia Mountain in Alabama. As a child I spent a lot of time up there with my Great Grandpa Casey and my mothers family. I remember my Grandma Rose's brother, Troy telling me, "Kathlene, you're back in the mountains now. You need to stay in the mountains girl, it's where you belong. It's best to stay near God and kin."
I never forgot that, I think there is a part of me that does feel closer to God and my roots in the mountains. As Mark and I walked the path to Duke Creek Falls today, I swear it felt as if the very breath of God was breathing down on me. I never want to loose that closeness to God my Father. I would rather have Jesus than anything this world has to offer!
"So do not worry, saying," What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:31-34 (NIV)
May your roots grow deep and may your skin stay tough, but keep your heart soft and supple. May your heart dance to the Savior's Rhythm!
