The Mountain

one more hike in the mountains; eric and i traversed our way to pepper pot on this, my last saturday. it’s been on my list of things to do, and eric’s been gone for 2 weeks, unable to help me cross it off. we never really found a path, a storm unexpectedly chased us under a tree to avoid the hail, and we spent the rest of the time slipping and sliding on wet leaves. it only seemed appropriate…we’ve rarely been successful where paths are concerned. that’s what makes it an adventure. we’ve spent the past 10 months together, immersing ourselves in this indian culture and trying to find our place in this organization. we’ve both seen the other grow up and out in the things the Father has revealed. as we walked… er… traversed the mountain, we reflected on the past year and our experiences. it’s good to have another to work it out and talk it through with. the goofy guy i used to roll my eyes at when we first arrived, i realize i’m really going to miss.

the mountain. [chapman]
i want to build a house upon this mountain,
way up high where the peaceful waters flow
to quench my thirsty soul, up on the mountain
i can see for miles upon this mountain
troubles seem so small they almost disappear
Lrd, i love it here, up on the mountain
my faith is strengthened by all that i see.
You make it easy for me to believe,
up on the mountain.
i would love to live upon this mountain
and keep the pain of living life so far away
i know i can’t stay, up on the mountain
i said i’d go Lrd wherever You lead
for where You are is where i most want to be
and i can tell we’re headed for the valley
my faith is strengthened by all that i see
so Lrd, help me to remember what You told me,
up on the mountain
You bring up here on the mountain,
for me to rest to learn and grow.
i see the Truth up on the mountain,
and i carry it to the world far below.
so as i go down to the valley,
knowing that You will go with me.
this is my prayer, Lrd, help me remember,
what you’ve showed me, up on the mountain.
i cherish these times up on the mountain
but i can leave this place because i know,
someday You’ll take me home to live forever,
up on the mountain…way up on the mountain.
as i’ve reflected on my season here, i see how much my time here in india has been literally and figuratively represented by living here on the mountain. i feel as if i’ve been given glimpses of a bigger picture, i’ve been allowed to see further than i was able to see before. there is a direction to follow, i can see it from high above. but now, i have to leave this lookout place and move back into the valley to pursue it; to follow the path that’s not always clear; though the destination is more clear, the journey there is not.