the Rock that is Higher

I am listening to Laura Hackett sing...

"When I am afraid I will trust in you,
when I'm overcome, I will cling onto the Rock that is Higher...."

I cannot help but think about climbing, of course. We went to Horsetooth Reservoir yesterday morning for a quick couple hours of climbing. Just Austin and I.

We began on ropes, situated next to a lovely group of high schoolers. I can't help but think about those years for me, as I heard things come out of their mouths that were meant for deep, unknown approval and awkwardly returned with a laugh or "uhhh...dude look at this hold". Why did we waste so much time in high school seeking affirmation of our friends? Oh wait, I still do that. Uhh...dude, look at this hold.

Austin climbing at horsetooth in ft. collins. He ended up killing this problem with ease.

Anyway, we ended up moving to some bouldering, which for Austin was way more fun and productive. It was just about 92 degrees, but atop those rocks it felt like 100. We had a blast. I had this moment as I was attempting a problem, where I grabbed onto a small, jutting hold that stuck out like a nose on the wall. I couldn't help but think, will this tiny thing really hold me? Like all the other times, it sure did. I get to the top of finishing a problem, even on the smallest of boulders, and I am amazed at the steadfastness of the rock. I never thing it will wash away with a storm, or be moved away by a wind or shove.

I guess thats why we should build our house on the rock, not the sand. The Lord is the rock on which we stand. He ain't goin' nowhere. And He is super fun to explore.

A view of a boulder at horsetooth, this was taken a few months back. It is beautiful to climb next to such beautiful water.

Enjoy an adventure today!