Retreat

I went on a retreat the past weekend.
One moment summarized the whole experience.
We set out into the night at 11PM.
our goal was to set up a bonfire in the fields.
our cottage was at the end of a long forest trail.
so as we walked through the road that was plowed down between the woods.
we looked above and saw countless stars between the trees.
we were looking at the same sky we had in the city.
where stray lights from street lamps and store fronts blocked out the stars set by God.
I have never seen a sky so beautiful and peaceful.
In the same way, I saw God more clearly than ever when I got rid of all the other pollutions in my life.
I am so safe. Guided by the same God who guided the stars in the sky to where they should be.

Crowd

Fall term is here.
its a little bit harder to walk through the now crowded campus.
everyday I pass by hundreds of busy bodies holding books or girlfriends.
Sometimes I think I stare too much.
occasionally our glances meet and I am confident that they can't be sure I'm looking at them and not what's behind.
Lately...
I've been hoping to see and tell my future wife's smile from the crowd.
Someone who didn't just pass by, but stayed with me and walks through with me.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

Philippians 4:6-7

Things to learn

I want to learn the words of encouragement.
I want to be gentle enough to not damage.
I want to be clean enough to not infect.
I want to be attentive enough to take care of someone.