Running water and peace
Have you ever noticed the sense of peace you feel as you
simply listen to the running water of a river, waterfall or ocean?
I made it to Decorah yesterday evening and because of another
event, had the pleasure of staying in a dorm. I was tired and
thought I would sleep well. Around 2:00 am a woman’s voice
begins speaking stating that it would be necessary to leave the
building because a fire had been reported along with the blast
of the alarm.. Ugh. I knew it was probably a college prank
after the bars closed but.....you have to evacuate. Off I go!
Yes, it was a false alarm and we all return back to our rooms.
After a few hours of light sleep, I decided to get ready to go
and decided to pick up a little breakfast and some caffeine.
Driving off to one of my favorite places in Decorah, Dunning
Springs., a small waterfall within a mile of campus. It’s
peaceful, quiet, and beautiful. As I’m listening to and observing
the calmness and early morning beauty, Railroad Creek came to
mind. The constant rush of the water is part of what attracts me
to Holden. It’s reassuring and constant. Sometimes I’m not listening
for it but when I do, it calms me and reminds me of another
comparable constant. God’s love. Reminded that God constantly
loves us. Whether we are struggling or at peace, good and bad,
and most importantly His love is all-encompassing and forgiving.
Thanks for the reminder on this early Sunday morning! Peace!
