Beautiful

God is so beautiful! I forget that so often, but when I remember it is overwhelming. I'm reminded of it in the beautiful sunsets, night after night, that light up the sky between Madonna Mountain and Bishop's peak. I saw it last night as I shared my heart with my roommate and she shared hers with me. I hear it in the honest, loving laughter that doesn't come at someone's expense. Most of all I see it in the life of Jesus. This was a man who invested in people selflessly, who loved the people who were hard to love and spent time with those who were ostracized, not accepted. He got angry with the pretentious religious leaders but showed compassion to the tax collector. How refreshing! When I remember God's beauty I remember that I am not giving my life to a church or a cause or a pastor. I'm giving my life to the beautiful Lord who gave everything for me.