About 2 AM I went to the restroom, (I was the only patient in the room.)
Suddenly as I headed back to my bed, I noticed the big windows. I began the trek back to the bed but something stopped me. I looked out the window!
There before me lay Redding. All the lights were so beautiful, It was as If God lite up the night for me. For me to take in his beauty of the night. I recall the sky as dark blue, The lights from multiple Christmas trees were twinkling all over town.
I moved closer to the window, and suddenly to my immediate right I saw it.
A Big Beautiful Christmas Tree on the roof of the hospital. I was on the 3 rd floor on the north wing. The tree was on the roof of the 3rd floor East wing.
The tree can be seen from all points in Redding.
Christmas lights lite up the night sky and as tears streamed down my face.
I was in awe of the beauty just outside my window.
I stood and Thanked God for the opportunity to view the tree and the beautiful star.
I thanked him for the guidance to to to the window, the willingness to follow my heart.
I thought of that night so long ago when a single Star led the wise men to the Manger.
The tree a symbol of the Tree that Jesus hung on as an atonement for our sins and transgressions.
By his stripes we are healed. I hold that promise to my heart.
After a few minutes, I made my way back to the bed, Adjusted my curtains and bed position, and enjoyed the beauty. I lay there and smiled at the night. My heart and soul rested. Peace came into my room, because I knew he was still there. There to hold my heart and spirit.
You know in the midst of all our trials, there is beauty and joy if we look for it.
Often it is on the same level as we are, we just have to step aside and look RIGHT and UP.
Step aside, Let God take control. He will guide our hearts.
Faith is something no one can take away. It is ours to keep. My faith is strong. I will not be moved.
I turned on my bedside radio, God was speaking to me with each song, he knew my heart and what I needed to hear.
The first was by Kutless, a Christian Rock group. I love this song. It makes me think of my faith and the many mountains I have seen move.
What Faith Can Do
by Kutless
Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it’s more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
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