Climbing Gear

I have heard many times that as a follower of Christ you will experience many of the highest mountain tops as well as the bottom of the lowest valleys. I've seen this pattern throughout the years that I have claimed Jesus as Lord of my life. I've noticed recently that every time I feel I have made the climb to the top of the mountain, I only stay there maybe a day or two. Then I only see the top of the mountain as I lay flat on my back from tumbling down the other side of the mountain I have just conquered only to face the next mountain climb that begins across the valley I must first walk through.

Typically it's hard to see the top of the mountain when you're down in the current valley. There tends to be a fog at some point and it's hard to see the sun/son shining through the clouds. Here and there you catch a glimpse and remember that once you've made the climb you know that the light from the sun/son is going to shine so brightly on your face and all you will have to do is sit there in its presence and embrace it.

I feel I have been at the top of the mountain for the past few days. I was even thinking that very thing today. So yeah, it happened, here I am scratched and bruised from the tumble. This valley doesn't appear to be a very low one but I know that if I don't keep my eyes focusing upward, I will realize that I am near the edge of a cliff that caught me on the way down and there is further to fall if I don't keep my feet planted and bust my butt getting back to the top.

I believe the climb is worth it. I believe it is worth my time, energy and efforts.

I want to give back the love He gave to me first. I have felt so in love the past few weeks with the man who created me. He loves me so much. He holds me. He dries my tears off my cheeks. He comforts me. He provides for me. I know I need to get my climbing gear on and not let Him down. Lovers don't intend to let each other down. That's what He is. He's the lover above all others.

I see his hand reaching down to help me up. Will I reach to grab His? Or will I make Him come all the way down to where I am to help me up? I need to reach up. I need to look up and look in His eyes. Oh the comfort that comes from looking in your lovers eyes.

Jesus please give me the right tools and the strength to climb