There is a state park a few hours from our house that my family visits almost every year. There are several hiking trails in this park, but only one of them is clearly marked. There is a huge sign at the trailhead with parking conveniently located nearby. The trail itself is easy and short--and thus, very popular. Whenever we go to this park, we hike this trail, wander around a bit to the other parts of the park, and come home. This year, we had a map of the park. We found an obscure trail that was steep and narrow. It wound through ravines and dry gulches...and finally led to a beautiful lake. Since the hike was moderately difficult, we had to concentrate on where we placed each step. But every so often, one of us would say: “Stop, look at this beautiful view!” We took a few pictures, even though we knew from experience that they would not be able to capture the full essence of our experience.
Some of us choose paths of faith that are popular and well-marked. Others go out of their way to hike through secluded trails that occasionally lead to hidden insights and perspectives. If you happen to have the privilege to be a witness to God’s glory, share your experience. You will not be able to express it fully, but don’t let that stop you. Speak, write, sing, play an instrument, take photographs, paint, draw, dance--gush forth in whatever manner you can! Pay tribute to the Creator.
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