Life's a Beach

Nothing renews and deepens my faith in God like a day at the beach.  If you have been following this blog you know that I spent the last week in Florida on Spring Break.  If not, I spent the last week in Florida on Spring Break! The beach never fails to place me in a state of awe at the power of the LORD, our God and our creator. 

I recently got the App PicStitch
which allows me to collage my pictures! LOVE!

            There are so many parts of a day at the beach that connect me with God.  First of all, the sheer beauty of the waves, sand, shells, and sun.  When I stand (or more likely sit) by the water’s edge I cannot help but marvel at the glorious imagination of our creator.  He designs each wave and colors every seashell.  He can count the sands on the shore and has promised to make his kingdom more plentiful.  WOW!  One of the most interesting statements I have heard made about atheism is this: What a sad existence it is to stand at the edge of the ocean and be overcome with a sense of gratitude but have absolutely no one to thank.  Well, what a blessing that we have an artist to praise for the beauty of his work.

            While I observe the beauty and majesty of the water I realize my relative size.  I am puny in relation to the Gulf of Mexico and less than microscopic in relation to the universe as a whole.  Yet despite my seemingly insignificant size I have all the significance in the world because I am a daughter of God.  WOW! How incredible is it to look at the beauty and size of the beach and to be thankful to God for putting such detail into this glorious picture; then to remember that he loves us infinitely more than he loves the beach?  All of the work and planning that went into creating the magnificent picture in front of me is barely a fraction of the love and planning that went into creating me!  Praise the LORD!

            Finally, the beach allows for time to relax, read, and reflect.  I reach many insights while sitting quietly on the seashore.  I see the couples and families surrounding me and think about my future.  I pray for my future husband and children (because my mind always goes there).  I pray about why the LORD has chosen to give me this season of singlehood and ask him to help me fulfill my purpose.  By the beach I take a baby step towards trusting God.   He has a plan for me greater than the seven seas.  WOW!  What an honor we all have, that our life, before it came into existence had a purpose. 

            There is so much to be learned from a day at the beach.  As they say life’s a beach, so pull up Adirondack chair and take notes!  

            Where do you make your best insights?  What is your favorite part of the beach? What have you learned about God while on vacation? Comments? Suggestions? Questions?  Drop me a line in the comments below!