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God's Art Article for February, 2008 by Pat Mingarelli of
Wild Heart Photography
I like to workout. One of my favorite
workouts is walking on a treadmill set to its steepest grade. It’s
quite a work out! It
is a bit like walking up a mountain minus all the good stuff like the
thrill, the view and being in the great outdoors. It really doesn’t compare.
In the same way, this
photograph gives you an idea of what
Colorado’s Hallet Peak and Flattop Mountain are like. They are very
beautiful and majestic, but the photo does not come close to really showing what these mountains are
truly like. In order to really experience these mountains,
you have to go there.
You first need to stand
miles away to fully take in their strength and grandeur and see how they
dwarf everything else around. Only then do
you begin to really appreciate them. Still you must go closer. You have to
set your foot upon the trail, smell the pine trees and feel the cool air.
You must begin to climb and feel the struggle
inside you as you take every step up. You
have to look at the trees, at the plants and at the animals
to see that these mountains are full of life. As you get higher,
the trees give way and you can see for miles. You
also see the majesty of the peaks. You
eventually make it to the top and
experience the view and the exhilaration of knowing you’ve made it. I have
been there and I can tell you that the view
is awesome
The same is true with Christianity. You cannot really
experience God by going to church a few times or by reading a small portion of the Bible. In order to
really experience the power of Christianity,
you must fully give yourself to God. You must immerse yourself in Him and
begin to climb the mountain of God. With every devoted step you will
experience Him more and learn new things about Him.
Come and join me on the hike up the mountain of God.
When we get to the peak, I hear the view is
awesome!
This
inspiring monthly "God's Art" article is written by Pat Mingarelli, who is
also the photographer of the beautiful pictures which accompany the article.
Please visit Pat's website at
www.wildheartphotography.com
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