Perfection

Today was absolutely beautiful. It was perfect in every sense of the word.

Perfect.

I think it is fair to use the word "perfect" to describe Lake District, because everything in it is wonderfully made by my Creator.

The scenery is not foreign to me. I have seen the lakes on the Internet, and I know how pretty they can be. That is why I was so insistent on coming here the second time, when the first time was all but clear skies and sunny weather. Today, I went through the familiarity, taking the bus and going around the lakes once again.

The photo above is just one out of hundreds of beautiful photos I took today. From the minute the bus left the town, every moment of the journey was breathtaking. As the bus drove through the valley, my heart skipped a beat as I looked across the vast mountains and hills, with sheep and lamb dotting the green expanse. I gasped inwardly when I had my first glimpse of the cobalt blue.

Trying my best to absorb everything that is in front of my eyes, but it seemed impossible no matter how hard I try. I wish I could memorise the exact way the colours contrast against each other, how the green is wedged in a nice proportion between the blue, and how the sun intensely pours forth its rays, making the waters sparkle so gracefully.

I stood right at the edge of the lake, looking up at the mountains, looking across the water, looking all around me. How is it that such magnificent beauty exists? How can nature blow one's mind and take one's breath away so easily? God, you always never cease to amaze me, really.

Too busy gushing to myself the wonders of this place, and too busy praising God for what He has created. It doesn't even matter that I'm here alone, without someone special to share these magical moments with. All that matters is that I am right now experiencing the marvelous work of God, as I stand delicately on the canvas on which He has painted with such vibrant colours.

OH GOD YOU ARE BEYOND AMAZING I CAN'T EVEN COMPREHEND.

Being surrounded by such a majestic environment, I couldn't help but feel so tiny. As I immerse myself in the nature that He has single-handedly created, looking at the sheep grazing peacefully and the seagulls swooping down to the water, even catching a deer prancing across the field, I was reminded of a particular verse in the Bible...

Matthew 6:26 says, "Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap not gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?"

...and I felt a sense of freedom inside me. The kind of freedom where I don't have to worry about my future. Because I know God has my back, as He always does. And I'm incredibly thankful to know this caring and loving God personally.

The beginning of Psalms 23, the famous psalms written by David, also came to mind when I saw the numerous sheep around the valley.

"The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters."

:)

Over the years, I found myself to be the kind of person who is easily contented with life. I don't find myself defining the success of life by the extent of money or power. To me, life is so much more than having a stable job and income. I want to spend my whole life travelling, admiring and soaking in the beauty that is alive in each and every corner of the world. I want to meet people who have the ability to instill inspiration in me, while I myself inspire others at the same time. I want to do the things I love, rather than being forced to conform to the constraints of society.

However, all these are just my ideals. At least for now. I don't know what will happen in the next ten years, heck, even next year when I would supposedly have graduated. The future is scary and uncertain, but at least I can take comfort in knowing that God is with me every step of the way, and all I have to do is trust in Him. Having faith and believing that God will lead me to do His works according to His will and purpose in this life.

Looking at how God is at work with nature, I have nothing to worry about. Right now, I choose to live in the moment, enjoying every stunning second while it lasts.