Deer

Peace has settled around my heart, like a blanket, tucked in tight, on a cool morning.

Sweet.  Unexplainable.  Undeniable.  Unattainable.  Passes all Understanding.  You shouldn’t really be here under these circumstances, and yet here you are.  Peace.

This morning as my alarm went off I heard the words, “I will worship YOU”.  And then I hit snooze.  I laid there in that 3/4 sleep state, and was amazed. 

When the radio came back on 9 minutes later and woke me again.  I had a splitting head-ache, and just wanted to roll back over and sleep.  I let the radio play.  Point of Grace, song Fearless Heart was playing.

For even the most trusting soul
This world can be a scary place
So much that we can't control
In every moment that we face
When a thousand what ifs
Whisper in our ears
We remember who's we are
And watch them disappear

I wanna live with a fearless heart
Courage that's coming from trust in God
It's constantly guiding me though the road may seem dark
I wanna live, wanna live with a fearless heart

There are worries chasing everyone
It's evident in times like these
But I have found the confidence that comes
From time I spend on my knees
There's a truth I'm holding onto
As these days unfold
Greater is He, God is in you
And hear it in the world

I wanna live with a fearless heart
Courage that's coming from trust in God
It's constantly guiding me though the road may seem dark
I wanna live, wanna live with a fearless heart
He's my strength, He's my shelter
He is with me all the way
He's my light and my salvation
Of whom shall I be afraid, of whom shall I be afraid?

I wanna live with a fearless heart
Courage that's coming from trust in God
It's constantly guiding me though the road may seem dark, yeah
I wanna live with a fearless heart
Courage that's coming from trust in God
It's constantly guiding me though the road is dark
I wanna live, wanna live with a fearless heart
With a fearless heart, with a fearless heart
With a fearless heart

And so the day began.  A day wrapped in peace.  Peace,  Even though things have not happened the way I wanted them to.  Peace, even though I found out more information yesterday about HSSH’s poor choices.  Peace, even though this is the anniversary time of year.  Peace.

I testify to the power of prayer.

I testify to the strength of God made perfect in absolute weakness.

I testify to being able to do all things through Jesus Christ who gives me strength.

Last night, I drove to the corner, to paved roads, to walk with my friend Lora.  I saw deer in two different fields.  Then I saw another one at the corner, on the road.

Then this morning, after Jadon and I dropped Lucas off at the bus stop, we drove in the lane and saw this in our back yard.

I have only witnessed deer that close to our house a handful of times.  Normally, it is in the morning when I first wake up.  They run just hearing the sound of me running water in the house.

This deer stayed right where it was.  Looking at us, through driving into the garage.  Getting out of the van.  Shushing Jadon multiple times, getting my camera, with the windows open, opening the sliding door, walking outside.  Taking a few pictures…

Jadon waving and saying… “HI DEER”… none too quiet…

It mozied it’s way back into the woods…

“He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights.”  Psalm 18:33

Pam