I am at the beach and my computer is not with me because it has died, and I'm hopeful that it will be brought back to life by someone soon...but I've had so many thoughts rolling around in my head that I need to blog. So, until my computer is fixed, I will be blogging from my phone. You know I am dying to write when I am willing to type on this tiny keyboard.
Anyhow. I've spent the past 6 days in the sun, sand, and water...admiring God's creations. I'm realizing how the simple things in life are really the best. And I've been amazed at what time alone with my thoughts can do. Just by observing I've realized a few things.
The ocean is a lot like our lives. Sometimes we have to get past those really large waves and trust in God that we will get through them...and we have to 'Be still and Know' that once we are past those waves we will be rewarded with all of God's goodness. As my dad and I have been out in the ocean, we've been reminded of how difficult it can be (especially in high tide) to get beyond the waves. It takes a lot more strength than one would think, but, once you are beyond the waves you are rewarded with water that is much more peaceful....where the waves aren't quite as strong. Isn't that similar to our lives? Don't we wonder if the "waves" will pull us under? Don't we have to trust and have deep faith in knowing that once we are past that wave things will calm down? Sometimes we need to 'Be Still and Know that God is...God'.
Another thing I've noticed with the ocean in comparison to our lives is that where there's always another wave, we are always given a second chance. If we can believe and ask Jesus for forgiveness for our sins, we can be given another chance. We are given the opportunity to let Jesus come into our hearts and completely change them, and change us from the inside out. Much like the waves in the ocean, we can be given a second chance....a new life in Jesus Christ.
As I've sat along the shore, looking at the shells....I've realized that perhaps WE are the seashells, and our lives are represented by the ocean. None of the shells are perfect...not one. In fact, most are broken, scattered, buried, and stepped on. Haven't we all been there at one point? Haven't we all felt broken, buried, or stepped on? Haven't we all felt so far from perfect? Haven't we all been there? I think so. The best part is that Jesus feels our pain, He can put our pieces together and make us whole. Jesus knows when we are hurting. He knows when we feel buried or stepped on. Jesus knows our hearts...and although we can try to do everything in our ability to make ourselves happy, only Jesus can fill that empty place in our heart. Jesus can make us whole, even when we are cracked and broken. And today, I am thankful that Jesus has put all of my pieces back together. Today, I am grateful that Jesus Christ lives in me. I am whole.
If your heart belongs to Jesus....say "amen."
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