Woke at sunrise and felt refreshed. Woke a lot but rested good. Started walking 8:30 and headed down Springer mountain. At the car park there was my first “Trail magic”, it is surprise food given by “Trail angles”. Mountain Squid (trail name) was the guy. Nice drink and snack.
Walked and came to river, couldn’t resist having a swim. REFRESHING.
Went on side trail to Long creek falls.
Ran into army guys out on manoeuvres in woods. Nice guys, one had done Camino.
Sign on track offering food.
Georgia adventure group had setup full facilities for lunch!!! Wild Man was really nice. Long chat since I was first in. 2nd trail magic in one day!
Walked to Hawk mountain shelter and setup tent. 1st here. I think I walk quicker than some but I feel slow. They’ll arrive soon.
Last night was the first camping night and I was awoken with something!! You then lie awake listening for what it was. Fear sets in and you imaging the worst.
Thought for the day.
“Be not afraid for I am with you”
Who is the “I am” ?
He is God
He is my King.
He is my Lord.
He is my saviour.
He is my teacher.
He is my shepherd.
He is the lover of my soul.
He is the Way.
He is the Truth.
He is the Life (and that to the full)
He is my comfort.
He is my future.
I see a picture of a thunderstorm and the little kid running into mums bed. He known if she is not afraid, then he’ll be ok. She comforts him with calming voice, and assured him not to be afraid.
We can run to much stronger arms than that story. Jesus calls us and says I’m here, fear not. The storm still rages but in His care we can relax and concentrate on Him and his comforting words.
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