My Fourth of July was not filled with burgers and dogs today, but instead was filled with the beauty of God's world. Today, I enjoyed the company of dear Christian friends, as well as my husband and oldest son, as we ventured through the countryside on our motorcycles. The day started with lunch, and I never tire of seeing the response of people when a group of "bikers" walk into a restaurant and then pray out loud. Some of the expressions on their faces are priceless. A once pensive mood becomes instantly relaxed. Makes me giggle inside. After fueling our bodies and praying for God's protection around us, we headed out on the open road. July in Maryland is notably hot and humid and today was no different. You find yourself anticipating shaded roadways to just to get a break from the heat! But today, while enjoying one more of the freedoms I have, the freedom of the open road, I found myself soaking in all of God's beauty.
As we passed Amish farms in Pennsylvania, the aroma of freshly fertilized fields permeated our nostrils. One of those things that make you say "pew www"! But, it is a wonderful reminder that God is working to nurture and grow the food that many of us will enjoy. Horses with their young, frolicked in the fields and goats and sheep grazed in open pastures. It brought a smile to my face as young Amish children on scooters, pushing with their bare feet as fast as they could go, smiled and waved as we roared by. The smell of honeysuckles filled the air in other areas we passed and that was a welcome time to take in a deep breath. Everywhere the eye fell we were given a glimpse of God's beauty.
In our stops along the way, because, well some of us are "older" and needed to rest our butts, the conversations and laughter were all reminders that we are a family, not all by blood, but by the Blood of the Lamb. Some of us have known each other for a while, but a few met for the first time today. It was evident that God had a hand in putting us all together through two common bonds, the love of motorcycles but most importantly the Love of God.
The day ended with my husband and I enjoy a nighttime swim while fireworks exploded overhead. And while reminiscing about the amazing day we had, a gentle rain began to fall. I like to believe they were tears of joy from heaven. Ahhhhhh....what a wonderful way to celebrate the 4th. Thank you God for this day.
Until next time,
God Bless,
Cat
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