After a full day of class, lots of great conversation, dinner with some classmates, and some relaxed reading in my room, I decided I needed to find an elliptical machine.
An hour later I left the gym and walked out of the student union into the cool evening. Just a few steps down the sidewalk, I realized that I was walking in a sacred place. I started looking around...and slowed...
It was cool and nearly still. In the dark Kentucky sky the stars seemed to shine more brightly than they should. As I panned the campus buildings from one end to the other, I was struck by the beauty of the buildings with the red brick, white trim and columns, lit steeples and well-placed walkway lamp lights.
Finally...I just froze. With a grateful heart, I just took it all in.
A train whistle blew in the distance.
A slight breeze rustled the remaining leaves of a stubborn tree.
I was completely alone. And completely overwhelmed by the presence of God.
Scanning back and forth over the landscape and trying to take in every detail of the sounds, sights, smells, and feelings, I wished I could turn on a recorder in my mind so that I could come back to this place over and over by closing my eyes and pushing "play".
The Holy Spirit's stirring within my soul always brings tears...
Thank you, Lord, for the beauty of Your creation, Your blessing on this campus, and Your love for Your people...all people. Amen.
