I was doing my normal four-mile run around the base again right at dusk tonight. And in the middle of the haze, a huge something jumped out of the bushes in the middle of a lengthy stretch that I normally sprint through... it messed up my pace, took my focus off the goal, basically completely threw me off track and knocked precious seconds off my time. That huge something happened to be a native Iraqi jackrabbit that was nearly the size of me.
So... how many bunnies has the devil thrown into your spiritual walk recently?
Anyway, one of the most difficult things that I must deal with here is the homesickness... and the constant reminder, in the form of not-so-friendly explosive projectiles falling from the sky, that I might not make it home. I’ve been reminded over the past few days that no matter where I am or what I’m going through, God is always here with me... and no matter how far I get from that physical location that I call home, the one who cares about me the most is here with me now.
Is this the whole picture?
Or is it just the start?
Is this the way You love me?
You're capturing my heart
I used to try and walk alone
But I've begun to grow
And when You tell me just to rest
I'm finally letting go
I'm seeing so much clearer
Looking through Your eyes
I could never find a safer place
Even if I tried
All the times I've needed You
You've never left my side
I'm clinging to Your every word
Don't ever let me go
I'm here to stay, nothing can separate us
You cradle me gently, wrapped in Your arms
I'm home
-Fireflight-
