Hammocks

I love swinging in my hammock in my front yard. I have a gorgeous view of the farm under the shade of the apple tree. The breeze plays with my hair and the kittens purr in my lap. The sky is such a beautiful blue with playful white clouds drifting their way east. The grass and trees bring alive a vast array of greens and I find myself completely at peace just sitting there, not reading a book, not texting or talking on my cellphone. Not even thinking about anything in particular. I love to just take in the breathtaking beauty of a very important gift God gave me: my home.

I have been in such a place of peace recently. Even in the midst of miscommunication and hurt, arguments, and storms of every kind. God just keeps granting me such a deep incomprehensible peace. The simplest things bring me the most joy. The wind whipping my hair in my face. The sound of kitten purring as she sleeps on my lap. The feel of the grass between my toes. The long hard day of work I put in, knowing I accomplished something important each day.

It actually surprises me to think that a year ago I struggled for this deep joy. Nothing could make me happy. There was no reprieve from the storms and the hurt and the anger. Outwardly, nothing has changed. My life really isn't that much different than it was before. Yet, inwardly a world of difference exists. I am so grateful to God for that. He is truly bringing me healing and joy.