Rocktober: this month has been about making God my Rock. He is the firmest foundation that one will ever encounter; he's worth building one's life around. He's like a great stone in the middle of the desert; like a spring in the center of a spiritual wilderness. The LORD has been testing me, wrestling with me and bombarding me with revelations, which in turn- day by day- are helping me to live like this is true; to make him my God above all Gods.

I am currently enjoying some time away on the coast, recharging and preparing for the journey ahead. During these days I have experienced sublime peace, and a satisfaction that I didn't know was possible. Certainly the beach has something to do with it- it's a beautiful place- but more centrally is that I have spent days with my mind in God's wonders, grace and glory; being still and knowing that he is my LORD, firm and supreme. The more God becomes the fundamental center of my heart- of who I am- the more wonderfully different my existence will be. The fact that I have the deepest desire of my soul- right now- is a radical dynamic for discipleship. I in turn become unshakable, reflecting my Father.

Yesterday, as I sat on the beach chair, contemplating, I sensed God speaking to me. It's kind of like this: when the sun hits you, you don't need proof that it's bright and hot- you know. Same applies here: these thoughts were not my own. "I call out to you over the waters: come to me. I've made a way across for you, now you must walk forward." What a call to discipleship this was! Running the race and fixing my eyes on Jesus! I proceeded to sing a song I've learned in Spanish, that says:

There is a song in my heart
That demonstrates my passion
For my king and my Lord
For the one who loved me
You are beautiful, my Lord
You are beautiful, my Love
You are the source of my life
And the one my heart yearns for.