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!