After taking the red-eye back from Kauai, driving home through pouring rain from Seattle, spending Thursday running errands, and a busy day at work yesterday, I’m so glad it’s finally Sabbath! I really need it!
That’s the thing about vacations. After spending 9 days relaxing it’s hard to get back into the swing of things. It’s hard to concentrate on work, when your mind is back in Hawaii!
Our last day in Kauai we spent exploring the beautiful Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” That description may be a little generous because Waimea pales in comparison to the Grand Canyon, but it is still amazing! Spectacular waterfalls, deep gorges, and sheer cliffs covered in lush vegetation make it one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.
In the afternoon we hiked down into the canyon, hoping to reach the top of the waterfall, but we took a wrong turn and ended up on the cliff trail instead. While I was a little disappointed in not getting to see the falls up close, the view from the cliff trail was amazing! We stood on the end and just drank in the beauty around us. It was well worth the hike!
Sometimes in life we make a wrong turn, ending up far from where we intended to be. This can be discouraging, but, thankfully, we serve a God who can use even life’s detours to lead us into a beautiful place. We need only trust in Him and remember He promises in Romans 8:28 “that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” – even our wrong turns!
God bless and have a Happy Sabbath!