Isaiah 43:19

Week 6.
You learn something new every day. Isn't that a saying?
Well by golly is that true if you live at The Ranch.
I have done more things in the past week that I have never done before. Seems like I have learned, and experienced something new, different, and exciting as often as I have breathed. 
For example, in the past week alone I have:
moved lots of hay bails, driven a tractor, learned to weed whack, mowed a lawn, zip lined at night, fell off a ladder, bought a banjo, got stuck in a swamp, worked in a corn maze, and written my doctrine of belief... yes I said bought a banjo (ebay. no I don't know how to play the banjo. gotta start somewhere).


This may seem like a list of trivial activities and chores, but if we do whatever we do "whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:17)" then it all becomes a little less trivial, don't you think? I truly am thankful for the opportunity to be here and learn constantly.
When I see the staff working around me, it is evident that they are working in the name of Jesus. The life, energy, and diligence with which they work is inspiring. It is a beautiful place to be. C.S. Lewis says, "the sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing...to find the place where all the beauty came from."
Each of these little daily events are part of a bigger picture here at The Ranch and in my life. It is all part of this great journey I am on. A journey to make an impact and to love God wholly. Along the way I have found true friends, joy, and laughter to take with me on this spiritual journey. To see where the beauty comes from. If weed whacking until my arms fall off allows me to spend time here in this place with the Lord, then I will take it. Hands down.
I can't wait to see where the road takes me next.
I bet its gonna be sweet.

     For I am about to do something new.
      See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
   I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
      I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

Isaiah 43:19