Hiking

This morning, Bradley and I went hiking in Kings Mountain. We having been looking for places to go hiking and Crowder's Mountain State Park is only 40 minutes away from UNCC. Honestly, I thought the hike wouldn't be too hard since we were only in the foothills but I was mistaken:) It was a fun but challenging (at the top) hike. It was beautiful at the peak! We had a little picnic when we got to the top. We also had decided to both pick a passage of scripture to spend time reading together. Bradley picked Psalm 145 which was awesome to read and meditate on while being out in the Lord's creation. I picked the crucifixion and resurrection story in Matthew and Romans 3:) Easter is a time when I am reminded just how incredible the Gospel is. We are able to have complete righteousness by having faith in what Christ did on the cross. Every move I make should reflect this truth. It was an amazing time and I can't wait to do it again!

Psalm 145

1I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.2Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.6They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.7They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
8The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.9The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!11They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power,12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. 14The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.15The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.16You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.17The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works.18The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.20The LORD preserves all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
21My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.