Once again, the rest day refreshed us. It was a slow start leaving the motel this morning, trying to soak in every last ounce of free coffee (we don't usually get to drink it throughout the riding week, so on our rest days we drink refill after refill!) but once we began pedaling, all felt good and right once again.
We got to witness a most amazing sight today! As we were riding along Highway 93, Dickey Lake came into view. You've probably never heard of it, I sure hadn't, but it was hands-down the most beautiful body of water that I've ever seen!! It was crystal clear all the way to the bottom, yet somehow it reflected a color of deep turquoise. The sun danced upon the ripples so that there appeared to be a layer of diamonds resting on the surface. The edges of the lake were lined with thick, lush, green pine trees and off in the distance, the peaks of some of the Rocky Mountains could be seen. After all of the amazing sights we've already seen, this was the first time on this trip that the absolute brilliance of it all moved me to tears. I kept thinking of Romans 1:20-"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." His beauty and love are revealed in all of creation and it is just lovely.
We've landed tonight in Columbia Falls. We have another big day tomorrow, so it's time for some very welcomed shut-eye!
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The Bible says that at the beginning of the 1000 year reign that the mountains will shout for joy, and the trees will clap their hands at the coming of our Lord. Can you imagine what it will be like when all creation will be returned to the period before the flood.
ReplyDeleteSoak these sights in Mark and Sarah, and shout for joy!!!
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." (Psalm 90:1-2)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful word picture of all you're experiencing in God's creation.
Praying for you, Mom
Thank you so much for your neat call Friday evening. We were at John & Jean's celebrating Zach's birthday and didn't get home until after midnight. Listening to your message about going into Canada was great! I look forward to hearing about it. We really appreciate your calls when you are able to do so. Love, Mom
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