{"id":2034,"date":"2015-08-27T03:25:13","date_gmt":"2015-08-27T03:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findinggodeverywhere.com\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2015-08-27T03:31:10","modified_gmt":"2015-08-27T03:31:10","slug":"my-adventure-continues-back-to-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findinggodeverywhere.com\/?p=2034","title":{"rendered":"My Adventure Continues back to Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leaving Russia was nearly<\/em> as complicated and stressful for me as entering it. \u00a0Choosing to fly SAS instead of Aeroflot helped, but waiting for hours until the airline’s “desks” open (less than two hours before flight time) added to the anxiety. \u00a0Without a seat assignment, and with two suitcases to manage (right arm bandaged up) I found a secure area for handicapped travelers in which to wait six hours. \u00a0I received my seat assignment; pulled everything from my suitcase (one handed); went through Passport Control; and reached the SAS boarding area. \u00a0I’d love to return but with the Putin causing political and economic unrest, nothing is certain. \u00a0I am grateful for this visit.<\/p>\n

As in the movie, “God’s Not Dead” I am reminded often “God is Good.” \u00a0Circumstances are never a factor–God truly<\/em> is good. \u00a0He sees me. \u00a0He cares for me. \u00a0He knows me. \u00a0He loves me.<\/p>\n

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On board the plane all is quiet.<\/p><\/div>\n

I feel His leading and prodding me through life. \u00a0Fear is replaced with anticipation. \u00a0All my senses are open and aware of His presence and His leading.<\/p>\n

I’m safely aboard the flight. \u00a0With one month of an amazing journey behind me and months ahead equally promising I felt such gratitude well up inside of me I could barely contain it. \u00a0I am aware of all the blessings and take none for granted.<\/p>\n

I looked out the porthole window of the plane at an entirely different perspective on the earth below me. \u00a0God created colors, clouds, light, dimensions, time and numerous other visual beauties for me to gaze at.<\/p>\n

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Clouds over the Baltic Sea<\/p><\/div>\n

My photographs don’t do justice to this visual–one dimensional, flat and just a copy of the real thing. \u00a0 In the first chapter of Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, he states the simple fact that all creation screams out “God made me!”<\/p>\n

Romans 1:20, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

God is everywhere: \u00a0the Creator within His creation. \u00a0Through “choice” we decide to either see God or deny His existence. \u00a0Denial doesn’t make it so. \u00a0God holds us responsible…period. \u00a0No excuses.<\/p>\n

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Countryside outside Paris<\/p><\/div>\n

After a brief layover changing planes in Amsterdam, I met up with a very dear friend that flew in from California a few days ago. \u00a0Now, after two decades of our friendship “put on hold,” Paris is the perfect place to build new memories. \u00a0The last time we vacationed together we both had babies to care for at the same time. \u00a0Now that her children and mine are grown and independent the only thing to consider each day is: \u00a0where to eat, what to see, when to wake up or go to sleep, and how long we spend at each location. \u00a0What a treasure God has given me! \u00a0The treasure of friendship and the time to renew it.<\/p>\n

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, \u201cTwo are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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My treasured friend, Vicki<\/p><\/div>\n

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Leaving Russia was nearly as complicated and stressful for me as entering it.  Choosing to fly SAS instead of Aeroflot helped, but waiting for hours until the airline’s “desks” open (less than two hours before flight time) added to the anxiety.  Without a seat assignment, and with two suitcases to manage (right arm bandaged up)… <\/p>\n

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