Captivated once again.

For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualitie

s—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Romans 1:20

The one thing I do miss about Boy Scouts are the camping trips. To be surrounded by God's creation, to smell the pure thin air, to see the most ugliest bugs roaming around the campsite, to see the pure blue skies and feel the crisp wind blowing against the tents, but most of all to be away from the hustle and bustle of the "real life."

Whenever I am engulfed in nature, things seem so right. Whether it be surfing and watching the horizon, camping and the burning sun, or snowboarding with fake snow. This senior retreat reminded me of how much I miss all of it.

During the last day's devotional time, I lent my Bible to someone, and I just walked to the middle of the field. Watching people praying and reading the Word, not even being able to hear a single voice, made me want to stay there forever. I sat down and looked to the skies, the trees, creation held my gaze. I really wish that I could stay there forever, but this made me want to learn to desire to see God in this way even back "in the valley."

"If I had wings I would fly, cause all that I need You are"