Midnight Voyage

As I'm writing this, I'm sitting outside on the deck of our overnight ferry from Amsterdam to Newcastle. It is very very windy. But stunning. The views are amazing. Although I'm not sure how long I'll be able to type while outside as it really is very windy, and the wind is chilly. But it's nice to get some silence and solitude. It's almost 10:30 local time and much of the ship has gone to bed, or at least moved inside so I'm alone on this deck. Pretty impressive considering the size of the ship.

I'm a prairie girl. Always have been. Give me some open fields, throw some mountains in the background, and I'm a happy camper! But even I had to admit, something about being on the open water takes my breath away. I'm waiting with bated breath for the stars to come out. And anticipating an evening of watching them appear one by one, and then being rocked to sleep by the waves. God's creation really is amazing. Days like today remind me of just how large our world is, how varied the landscape, and how blessed we all are that God made all this. Tonight is a break from the deep thoughts, the questions and the wondering. Tonight is a night to put aside the questions of the church and the future. Tonight is a night to give thanks. Tonight is a night to praise God. Tonight is a night of awe and beauty. Tonight is Sabbath.