Day 20, August 22

Day 20, August 22

After breakfast and our morning devotional and prayer, Kay and I went for a walk on the Christmount grounds.  We each wanted to share some spots and things we had learned about the campus.  I took her to the children’s playground where I had spotted the Heron on consecutive days.  On the way we passed a swing set that Kay had to try.  We went past butterflies on bushes, RV campgrounds, historical sites, and worship centers to a bridge over a mountain stream that Kay had found sacred in a previous visit.

It was a beautiful day, considered hot here, but mild by our experiences.  Since no rain was in the forecast, after lunch we decided to travel about 20 miles toward Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Park.  The elevator that goes to the top of the granite monolith was out-of-service.  Undeterred, we took the 480 steps to the top resting at many spots to see the opening vistas, trees, flowers, and other panting tourists including a student from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) and his grandmother.

We returned tired from all the walking.  After supper we each took time for reading and writing.

Speaking of steps, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (DB) reminded me that the first step is crucial in becoming obedient to the commands of Jesus.  The first step of obedience led Peter away from his nets.  Wisdom says that a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a first step.  Let us turn to Jesus and begin with first, small steps.