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Some Kind of Happiness
The feeling I have now reminds me of a feeling I've only had once before in my life -- sometimes I catch a scent of this reminiscent feeling, and it makes me happy, takes me back there, and I just find life to be beautiful again.
This time was a few years ago when I went to Mexico. I went there for a mission trip, and we served for 7 days, which was probably the most enjoyable 7 days of service -- possibly best 7 days of life -- that I've ever had. There was this sense of timelessness, yet a looming urgency to saturate the moment, that combines to make a cocktail of peace and joy. It was the first time I was in the minority, since I could not speak spanish, but it was the time in which I truly felt that the people around me, even though I barely knew them, had an innate love for me that was ingrained in just who they were.
I remember this feeling always coming strongest when the sun was setting, and with us being high on the mountain at the youth camp we were helping with, it seemed like the colors were more vibrant than I had ever seen before or since, and you could smell the evening coming, and hear nature prepare for it.
Now I know, that even though I had associated this feeling with a time and place and season of my life, this was really the presence of God when He was most tangible to me. For some reason in the solitude of a huge language barrier, I was able to connect with God in an incredible way, and as I reaquainted myself lately with silence as a discipline, I finally made the connection of God ministering to me the greatest in this way. I am so thankful for this opportunity, because now I see my heart's tie to God and I can open up in a way that truly sets my soul free.
This last week and a half has blessed me beyond belief. I am undoubtedly a different and better person, and I can feel the changes that come with God's mercy, passion, and grace still washing over me. I hope that as every one of you that's reading this walks through life, you strive for such a meeting, such a wonderfully intoxicating sensation of love. Its truly supernatural.
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Posted: 6:27 PM, Mar. 23, 2006 |
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