I believe that the most beautiful part of God's love is that it is never just good. When I was about 4 years old I fell into a raging river near my Dads guest ranch in Montana.  I was  under water for about 4 minutes and then was saved by a guide at our ranch and given CPR. Even at that age I knew that my life had been saved by God, and I started to realize then just how powerful He was. Although this happened a while ago it is still a constant reminder to me of just how great God is. Through God's grace I was saved, just as I have been spiritually saved.

God's power and wonder have not only been revealed to me in the more obvious miracles but in the hurt and pain of life. It is fair to say that I am a naturally sensitive person, but nothing brings me to my knees in tears like the love of Christ. When I turn away from God, I feel terrible, but at the same time I am so humbled and warmed by his mercy, that the tears that roll down my cheek are almost a blessing.

Sometimes in this life it easy to just base a day on whether  or not anything went wrong, when really the rainbow can only come out after the rain. I don't want to just let this life pass me by, having a simple and cheery relationship wth God, but a deep and intimate relationship with Him. I want to bow at his feet, cry for His sacrifice, and rejoice in His holiness! I believe that whether I'm in one of my darkest hours or I'm overwhelmed with joy, God is in it all, and his love will always prove strong and pure. I look forward to the tears and the laughs I have yet to experience because no matter what life throws at me God is never just good he is great. He's greater than I will ever be able to fully grasp but I'm just gonna try and soak it up and poor it out to the rest of the world! 

I never would've guessed that looking back on my near drowning experience I would be so thrilled to travel down the powerful Amazon river to share God's love. I guess life really does bring you full circle. Although, what's funny about it all is that God had it planned all along. What can I say?, He is and will forever be remarkably great!