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Published: November 20th 2005
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I am on the bus again headed back to Oslo and all I can say right now is “Wow!” It is absolutely beautiful here. I am surrounded by huge snow covered mountains and crystal streams. I’ve taken a million pictures although I am sad to say I don’t think my photography skills can even come close to seeing this in person. I wish I was dressed in snow gear because I would love to just jump in the snow, twirl, and make snow angels. I just saw an adorable family: mom, dad, 4 or 5 year old child, going cross country skiing (well the dad was more like towing the child) so cute! There is soooo much snow! It is crazy how much snow there is and I don’t think this is even close to the amount they will have come Christmas. I jokingly asked Karoline if she wanted to get off here (wherever here is) instead of going to Oslo. Too bad we can’t! Crazy I just picked up an internet connection at that bus stop. Seriously I can’t even imagine how someone cannot believe there is a loving God after seeing this beauty! It is so incredible!!! Right
now I am being the dork who is constantly taking pictures with random “oohs” and “ahhs” escaping my lips. I’ve had to download my pictures on to my computer a couple of times now because I keep filling up my memory card. Plus I am listening to Hillsong (What the world will never take) so I have this goofy grin on my face as I just drink in God’s love that He is pouring on me as I get to experience all this beauty. It just keeps getting more and more beautiful! I know it sounds silly but my eyes are actually tearing up. I just can’t believe how blessed I am right now. I could be sitting at a desk right now but instead I am out falling in love with my God even more! I can now see a thin wispy low-level cloud hovering between these huge white mountains. I wish you were here with me! It is so wonderful. Lord please don’t ever let me take all of your beauty for granted.
“Holy Hip Hop” just came up on the play list so I kind of lost that sappy mood I had going but I am
still very joyful! I am supposed to be studying for our doctrines test but I can’t keep my eyes on my computer screen, they are drawn to the amazing beauty outside. Okay self-discipline, I will study now. Thanks for coming on this ride in the mountains with me!
Oh I just read a good point in my notes about the church that I want to share. It is discussing the important of the church and that those churches that are growing the most and are the most healthy are those where whole body of Christ (the whole church) is in function, not just the pastor. We are building the church together, the pastor is can’t do it alone nor is he meant to.
It is so crazy to think I am on a bus in NORWAY right now and you are in Texas. It seems so far away. I wonder what you are doing right now. Most likely sleeping, as it is only 6 am there!
My heart was just gripped by the realization of why I am here. There are so many who do not know of this love and beauty I speak of when I
think of my Lord. There are many who have no hope and don’t rejoice when they wake each day. Please pray that God keeps thoughts of them so close to my heart that I do nothing without giving all of myself to share who He is with them. Pray for me to put all my strength into learning these dances, knowing He will speak through them to the youth of Eastern Europe and not let my mind skip ahead to coming home for Christmas. Pray that I seek Him constantly so He can transform me. Therefore, when I go out it is He they see and not I; it is His love they receive through me. This love and truth I have is not for me alone. “I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.” (Psalm 40:10)
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There need to be more pictures of me..=) *hehe* But anyway..You totally rock girl..!! And I Love you!! You are the best..So happy to have you on my team..!! =) Love you Brandy-Candy..!=) *kisses*