My first alpine solo climb was a disaster.
I started far too late in the day.
Packed far too much.
Brought too little water and food.
Wore the wrong everything.
Thought climbing in shorts in snow, was reasonable.
By the time I reached the base camp…
I was finished.
Ascent was slow.
Snow was everywhere… my boots especially.
By the time I reached the ridge the sun was setting.
The wind picked up.
As I changed into warmer clothes behind a small shelter of rocks, I looked toward the neighboring peak.
The whole sky had turned shades of deep orange and crimson.
Then I noticed a cloud.
It looked like a sword.
Or like a cross lying on its side.
I was grateful to be there.
Away from the world that was left behind the mountain peaks.
The world with its systems.
Its governments.
Its religions.
Endless noise.
How do you make the way through all of this?
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Lyrics:
Make the Way
A, G, A, G, A, G, A, E
Make the way
Make the way
Make the way
For our Lord
For behold the day is coming
Burning like the sun
All the evildoers set ablaze
And His judgment shall be done
Behold He’ll send the messenger
Who will prepare His way
The voice out of the wilderness
Elijah of the day
Make the way
Make the way
Make the way
For our Lord
But for you who fears His Holy Name
The name of Jesus Christ
The healing of the nations
And righteousness shall rise
He will tread down on the wicked
The ashes to the dust
On the day He calls your name
The follower of Christ
Make the way
Make the way
Make the way
For our Lord
To man…
It is impossible.
But to God all things are possible.