Tree!!!

Made it to Minnesota without any problems. Truck ran well, weather was great and I only stopped twice in a little under 12 hours. Good times. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL up here. Northern Minnesota is gorgeous. I went on a walk with my folks the other night after I made it home and discussed some important stuff like my school work, goals and my...life. Then I played guitar w/ Emily and ping pong with Scott. Today was just as good. Led worship with Emily this morning and then just kind of hung out with random members of the family throughout the day. So yeah...

It's so peaceful up here...

And I'm so....not.

I've been learning a lot, basically, about my lack of faith, and how I need to be resting in God rather than relying on myself. It seems like these lessons are inescapable. Even though I'm in a completely different location, God is tugging just as hard.

Songs say it better than me... :)-----

"rest easy" by audio a

One more mile ’til I lay rest
I have put myself through this rigid test
But the mile has never ended no distance has been gained
I do not see greatness I wanted to obtain
Where is my embrace from the race that I have run?
I have kept a steady pace but still I have not won

Rest easy
Have no fear
I love you perfectly
Love drives out fear
I’ll take your burden
You take My grace
Rest easy
In My embrace

I am such a sinner
I fear my evil ways
I fear my imperfection
I fear my final days
I just want to take control and snap this rusty chain
Drop my heavy burden it seems to be in vain

I am not a bold man even though I want to be
I am just a dreamer with a timid history
Scared of confrontations I fume all through the night
The world has it’s hold on me and I just want to fly
The sky, the sky is open wide
But I can’t fly ’til I step aside

Rest easy
Have no fear
I love you perfectly
And perfect love drives out fear
I’ll take your burden
You take My grace
Rest easy
In My embrace


Can't say it much better than that...

I know what I should be doing: Resting in God. Being still. Trusting in His purpose....Easy to say. But because of my seemingly faithless heart, difficult to do. Thank God for His fierce love and amazing grace.

What I do know is that He is still huge and His creation is indeed, very beautiful.

quick note: Please come visit this place w/ me at some point if you get the chance. We always have room for people. The lakes, trees, sky, animals are all so beautiful and you're missing out if you don't see them at some point in your lifetime. I will take you to Vermillion Falls and you will never want to return home. I'm gonna try and get some pics up here at some point so some of you guys can actually see what the rez looks like and the amazing view that my parents have EVERY DAY.

Miss you guys.
Have an excellent day!
-Dave