We found Heaven on Earth when we traveled to Zions National Park & Bryce Canyon. When in Nature, you feel closer to Heaven. It is like taking a peak into the glorious realm where our Father dwells. I am thankful that he shares some of it with us.
It is peaceful as you walk along a river. The beauty that surrounds the water is stunning, the air is cooler, it's easier to breathe, but the sound of the water rushing over the rocks soothes my soul. I imagine these soothing sounds when I think of Heaven. Zions has several places where water cascades right out of the pores of the sandstone. It creates lovely hanging gardens. Doesn't that sound just like the kind of Garden you would find in our Heavenly Home?
Around every turn through Zions there are stunning Mountain vistas. Each peak has a name that was inspired by something that reminds you of God. You can't help but feel awe at the sight of the Magnificence you find in nature.
There are three peaks named Abraham, Issac & Jacob. They are also called the Court of the Patriarchs. Abraham is on the left, Issac in the middle, then Moroni, and that white thing behind it is Jacob. If you have been to Zions, have you ever wondered why the peak that is hidden is called Jacob? I always think they must have mixed up Moroni & Jacob.
Well we went on a hike where we found Jacob. This must have been the view the men had when they named these peaks. Now I get it! Issac is on the left, Jacob is on the right. Sorry, Abraham is on the left, out of the picture. He is shy. This is the best picture I could get (Oh how I wish for a panoramic lens) Too bad everyone can't see Jacob the way we did. Well they can, if they are up for a hike in the sand away from water. Yes we really were in the desert. I think you also can see it if you schedule a horseback ride.
There are so many wonderful things to see in this world. I hope you can go and find yourself a bit of heaven on earth. It is all around us. I feel blessed to be in Utah where we have so many of the world's treasures. Sorry, I don't mean to hog it all. Maybe you should visit and we will take you on a trip that is close to Heaven.
Maybe these pictures will inspire me to do better, so we can really make it to Heaven someday. The vacation didn't qualify us for entrance. We had to come home to learn how to get along better. OK, so the vacation wasn't perfect, but it will be something we will always remember.
