As I\u2019ve mentioned to you before Lord, Blackbird Forest is one of those places where I feel most connected to Your Presence.\u00a0 It was a lovely day here on Sunday, and our time spent trekking through the majesty of Your Creation was wonderful as always.\u00a0 I\u2019m extremely pleased that Jonathan and Aidan have developed such a love of nature, and that they eagerly look forward to our exploration time together.\u00a0 We\u2019re already planning some longer day trips together as the weather improves, so we can hike some of the more lengthy trails.\u00a0 Either way, I look forward to spending lots of communal time with You on those paths in the upcoming seasons.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42 Today Father, while doing some reading I ran across a passage in Romans that loudly spoke to me and I\u2019d like to share it:<\/p>\n \u201c\u00a0I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. \u00a0F<\/strong>or the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.\u201d \u2013 Romans 8:18-19 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n Wow Lord, what a powerful statement the Apostle Paul makes here!\u00a0 Not only is he reminding us that the trials and tribulations we go through in this lifetime are insignificant<\/span><\/em> when compared to the glory we will receive in Your Kingdom, but also that creation itself<\/span><\/em> is anxiously awaiting what\u2019s coming as well!\u00a0 From walking through the forest yesterday and feeling Your Presence in such magnitude, these verses just reached out to me today when I came across them.<\/p>\n Heavenly Father, thank You once again for a lovely weekend and for continuing to bless us with Your Presence.\u00a0 I pray that we all may see past the daily burdens we encounter, secure in the knowledge that these trials are temporary and that Your Glory to come far outweighs any suffering we endure here on Earth.\u00a0 Amen.<\/p>\n ~Phather Phil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Lord; Happy Monday Father! 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