Thoughts on the mountain top.

The opportunity to go to Beaver mountain has become (as my father-in-law stated) a sacred time. We did not get to go last year due to many things so this year we were excited to make the trip.

There is something about this place that brings me closer to God in many ways. Some might jokingly say that it is because we are so high up (10,000 feet above sea level) but I believe it is the disconnect from the world.

Listening to the wind blow through the trees, or the silence of the afternoon. Watching the tars slowly appear one by one until the say is full of them. Seeing the moon creep over the tops of the trees bathing the meadows in silvery light, or even more dramatic the colorful sunsets.
It is simple there, just peace.
Every year when I sit by the fire under the stars I hear the words of my favorite hymn, they creep into my mind reminding me of why it is all there for me to enjoy.

Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
They power throughout the universe displayed.

When thru the woods and forest glades I wander
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

And when I think that God his son not sparing
Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in.
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin.

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation!
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
and there proclaim, my God how great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee,
How great thou art, How great thou art.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee,
How great thou art.......How great thou art!