Standing on top of this mountain my gaze slowly drank in the magnificence of all the glorious things God has created. As I stood there the cool mountain breeze gently blowing my hair across my face. I did my best to organize the many thoughts that were dancing about in my brain. Thoughts of home, thoughts of the past. A peace like I have never known before began to warm me I could feel the warmth of it making its way up to my head and eventually settling in my heart. I cant say why or what for, but suddenly I knew in the deepest corners of my soul that life was just so for a reason. I knew that the purpose of my existence is already engraved in the palm of my makers hand. And for the first time in my life I felt completely at peace with the woman I am.

As I slowly made my way down the wooden pathway I whispered a quiet thank you Lord for this gift today.

I have been fighting this personal battle with in my heart and head for quite some time. Years in fact. Never have I had a peace about who I am. Who I have become. I wrestle frequently with choices and consequences of the past. And this day on top of a mountain looking down at the valley below the way the river winds its way gently through the jagged landscape somehow ushered waves of peace into my heart. And in that moment it became clear why I am here.

I am not sure how long I stood there. I lost myself in the beauty of God's creation. I reflected over the recent and distant events of my life. I began to slowly let go of my anxiety and worries. As I began to worship in my heart, I heard a gentle whisper and immediately recognized it as the voice of God. I have always wondered if I would know His voice if He ever chose to speak audibly to me. In my awe and amazement I recognized His as easily as I would have had it been my earthly father speaking to me.

'Look at all that I have created, I know the plans I have for you'

I have often wondered if I would question the voice. There was no need to question. It was such a familiar comforting voice I knew with out hesitation.

I whispered, 'thank you for knowing exactly what I needed today' and began to make my way down the wooden path to meet with my group. I noticed as I made my way down the path I no longer carried with me the heaviness worries or anxiety that I had been carrying with me all day. I looked at my clock and all made sense. It was the exact time that back home a very important meeting was taking place. The outcome of that meeting is still unknown. But my heart is filled with peace. And I know what ever happens God will carry me through.