Therapies

I was not sure what to expect.  The natural baths of Gotenbad are known locally.  However, the fact that they are on the ground floor of a nursing home did not build confidence.  What could possibly be here?  Why were there only seven baths?  Why would management not expand to capture more revenues?
 
I am still not sure what happened on my visit.  I do know that the twenty minutes I spent in the dark herbal infused mineral water passed in a matter of moments.  I hesitantly lowered myself into the concoction, wondering if I would come out with stained skin.  When the timer rang to let me know my time was up, I thought I still had a long time left to soak.  As I dried off, I realized that my world was very different.  My skin felt refreshed, softened, and ready for anything!  My soul was filled with peace.  Even though I had entered with uncertainty, I was leaving with a new reality.  Whatever therapy came with Gotenbad’s water and herbs, it worked in my case.
 
I am not sure what I expect God to do with my life.  I am often uncertain how the Spirit is going to move in the moment at hand.  As I look with a mix a past and present experience, I know that “God said it and now he's doing it.  It's no afterthought; he's always known he would do this.”  (Acts 15.19)  Even though I only know what the “this” is after the fact.
 
In Gotenbad’s baths, I opened myself up to a nature’s touch.  The experience was wonderful!  The natural healing properties of the water and herbs went far beyond the surface. I found myself walking where I did not anticipate.  It was a lesson that is also an invitation.  I can experience more than I can see.  I can touch others in positive ways I did not anticipate.  I can be a greater force for good than I realize.  The potential of the present pivots on my willingness to let God move in my life.