So, this one time while we were hiking I hated it.
We had been hiking for what seemed like 10 hours. (It was probably more like 4 ½)
It started chucking down rain, there was no way for us to get out of it and we were walking up hill. And did I mention I was tired?
The whole time I was climbing that hill the thoughts running through my head were anything but holy. I was thinking ‘I hate this’, ‘I don’t want to be wet’, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore’ and ‘Can this tramping trip just be over now?’
When we got to the top of the hill I really just wanted to sit down and be really, really crabby. Instead I turned around saw one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen.
Those rainbows made the whole hike that day worth it. It made it ok that my feet hurt and I just wanted to take a shower. Those things didn’t really matter to me anymore.
In that moment I heard God so clearly. He had heard all my complaints, knew that my attitude was awful and still chose to show me His love.
I am so thankful that God’s love for me is not conditioned by my attitude or thoughts.
The truth is I don’t deserve His love but that is what makes it so sweet.
Everyday on the tramping trip I had a moment like the double rainbow. God gave me something everyday that showed me His love for me.
My favorite thing about God today is that His love never runs out. It’s always enough. In fact it’s more than enough.
He’s worth any amount of hiking, rain in my face or tired feet.
