Peace in the Rumbling
Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have gone over me. (Psalm 42:7) A few weeks ago, I found myself sitting on a calico rock nestled alongside a little cascading stream. It was tucked away, a crevice of rushing water concealed by leaves of emerald and mossy branches. Its steady downward flow was so soothing to my weary soul. Despite there being larger waterfalls in the area, this little series of rapids provided a steadiness my heart couldn’t help but fall into rhythm with. And though the water was murky from gathering soil particles, rocks, and mountain debris in this current rainy season, the coolness of those shallow waters was still very inviting. I stepped in up to my ankles and enjoyed the crisp cool as it seemed to flood all the parched places in me. But can I be honest for a minute? This year is proving itself to be exhausting in so many ways, and it’s been difficult for me to come to terms with th...
