I just recently had the most amazing opportunity to accompany my best friend to Soldotna, Alaska, where she grew up and spent her childhood and teen years. Apart from Alaska simply being beautiful, the people in Soldotna were so warm and friendly, and I felt like I was a part of their families by the time I left. It was an awesome ten days.
While there, we were able to partake in a “Fjords” tour; a tour boat that took us out on the waters for six hours to enjoy the beauty, and see all sorts of wildlife such as whales, puffins, sea lions, mountain goats, dolphins and sea otters. It was amazing to see those creatures, but the most incredible part of the tour was seeing a glacier.
Our boat was able to pull through the ice and get right up next to the glacier. The captain turned off the boat and let us just listen to the glacier “cap” right into the water. I’ve never experienced nature like that before. Not only was the glacier huge, it was active, and cracking right into the water.
It dawned on me that as humans, we revel at things that make us feel small. Standing in front of a raging ocean, looking up at a gigantic mountain, viewing the clouds from up above in an airplane, and being seated at the foot of a glacier made me realize how in need of a savior we all are. In my own little town, in my own friend group, and within my family, sometimes it is easy to think that I am in charge of myself, and that I know the best plan for me. But that’s just it. I’m not, nor will I ever be in charge. Thank goodness! God’s plan is always better than mine. I’m okay with being small. As a matter of fact, God made himself the smallest here on earth as Jesus, to send us the biggest solution for our sins. I will forever be in awe of our Savior.
I just recently had the most amazing opportunity to accompany my best friend to Soldotna, Alaska, where she grew up and spent her childhood and teen years. Apart from Alaska simply being beautiful, the people in Soldotna were so warm and friendly, and I felt like I was a part of their families by the time I left. It was an awesome ten days.
While there, we were able to partake in a “Fjords” tour; a tour boat that took us out on the waters for six hours to enjoy the beauty, and see all sorts of wildlife such as whales, puffins, sea lions, mountain goats, dolphins and sea otters. It was amazing to see those creatures, but the most incredible part of the tour was seeing a glacier.
Our boat was able to pull through the ice and get right up next to the glacier. The captain turned off the boat and let us just listen to the glacier “cap” right into the water. I’ve never experienced nature like that before. Not only was the glacier huge, it was active, and cracking right into the water.
It dawned on me that as humans, we revel at things that make us feel small. Standing in front of a raging ocean, looking up at a gigantic mountain, viewing the clouds from up above in an airplane, and being seated at the foot of a glacier made me realize how in need of a savior we all are. In my own little town, in my own friend group, and within my family, sometimes it is easy to think that I am in charge of myself, and that I know the best plan for me. But that’s just it. I’m not, nor will I ever be in charge. Thank goodness! God’s plan is always better than mine. I’m okay with being small. As a matter of fact, God made himself the smallest here on earth as Jesus, to send us the biggest solution for our sins. I will forever be in awe of our Savior.
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