The Portion of my Inheritance

The paddle slipped into the water, quiet and still, and I moved further out into the lake. The water slowly rolled down the pole and dropped noiselessly onto my arm, running soft and cool against my skin. The horizon was spread out before me, and the hills and trees stretched high to meet the expanse of the sky. It stood majestic over me, covering me with beautiful blues, and soft billowy clouds. Gentle breezes lovingly stroked my face and I closed my eyes and lifted my face that I might feel the full measure of it. I felt as if I was going to burst from the sheer beauty and glory of it, for I knew that I was in the presence of my Lord.

I stopped paddling and let the kayak drift were it willed. I sat still before Him, basking in His love as He poured it out over me. There was freedom there, being surrounded just by Him, no distractions anywhere, just Him, and He filled up every sensation that this human body is capable of.

Every place my eyes fell, I saw Him there, and I knew in my heart He wanted me to see Himself. I felt completely covered and I dared not move from this place. I was happy here, beyond content, and I wept under the weight of His joy.

There was a peace that overtook me and I leaned into it, pressing deep. The peace surrounded me on every side; the sky, the water and in the hills before me that enveloped me and I was completely hedged in. The warmth of the sun fell upon me penetrating my skin from the inside out. It felt comforting and safe. The only sounds I could hear was the lapping of the water as it tenderly brushed against the kayak, and my own voice as it responded to Him with songs of praise.

I thought about the peace that surpasses our understanding (Phil 4:7). It is true, I can not wrap my heart around anything that could surpass the peace that I felt in that moment, how can it be?

I stayed there with my Lord for as long as I could, then, with a heavy heart and with much reluctance, I put the paddle back into the water and turned the kayak toward the shore.

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7