I wish we fully understood God. I wish we could know the reasons to his choosings, and comprehend the mysteries of his sovereignty. I wish his mornings would awaken us from our dark nights. I wish his light would drive away the shadows of our doubts. I wish we could stay with him on the mountain top, hidden and secure in his glory. I wish his truth would be even more dearer to us when we’ve descended down the summit to the valley.
The truth about God is that he’s beautiful. The truth is that he’s powerful. The truth about his grace is that it’s overwhelming. The truth is that just because darkness has hidden our view of him doesn’t make him less lovely. His glory upon the mountain top remains majestic in the lowlands, and his authority rumbles through the valley below.
The last time you were on the mountain with God, you saw that all the power in heaven and on earth belonged to Jesus—will you be skeptical now, simply because you are in the valley of humiliation? Oswald Chambers
We are not meant to live in the mountain tops of God’s glory our entire lives. We are meant to live dependent upon God in the valley where our faithfulness can be revealed. Our faith untried is not faith at all. Let faith root and grow in the gloomy soil of the valley, let darkness cover the seedling. Soon enough the light above the mountain tops will shine down and from the darkened depths will spring up hope, joy and a peace that surpasses understanding.
It's just Me Abby 
It’s so true. Often I find myself longing to be on that mountaintop and never leave. But it is in that time that we are in the valley that our relationship grows. Because we are then required to be dependent on him. Thank you for being so open and honest. Miss you Abs
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Sorry! My hand hit send by accident, there is more! Haha! Wow,wow,wow! Thank you for reminding me to live well in the valley! Thx for your wise words each time you post. I am sorry that I don’t respond more. After this post I was reading Daniel and I was struck with a message for you sweet sister. And then I delayed. Lost what I jotted down for you. I have seen Gregs posts and been in pryr often lately. And last week I found my note to you! So, I share what father laid on my heart so many weeks ago. Read Daniel 2 and of course we are reminded of the Power and His plan for Daniel and the kingdom, but what hit a chord with me was Daniels actions. What a testimony of one who asked for pryr, continually sought Him, trusted Him, and boldly proclaimed the Truth. Wow again, the result was a king who proclaimed Him Ld of all! I am not a teacher of the word and feel so inadequate but yet He teaches me much. So simple yet powerful when we trust. And now we have seen Him do so much as we pry together as a United team. Thank you dear ones for letting us be a part of what you are. I am looking forward to seeing you soon! Please let me know if there is anything you would like us to bring to you or the boys. And let us know if we need to be mindful of anything as we pack, such as how we dress or what we may need. Steve and I also wonder if we might stay with the boys and let you and Greg have some time out together while we are there. We don’t want to burden you with our presence but help in any way! Much love, Eloise
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