Hello friends,
I haven't written lately and I really don’t have a good excuse. I have however, missed being able to pour out my feeling and adventures, so today is the day to get back on track.
I’m enjoying every breath of summer and of life, spending time with my precious granddaughters and kiddo’s, and trying to make the best of this intense heat. I am soaking up the warm sun and standing in awe of the beautiful blue skies! A portion of my summer has involved water of some sort and somehow along the way, I have been reminded of a lesson that I have been taught many times. This summer is my refresher course.
In June, off to the beach we went for a wedding/vacation trip! My oldest son and his fiancé were married on the beach. It was a beautiful wedding and we all had a wonderful time, but just as we were finishing up the vows, the clouds opened up for us! The blessing was that the skies were overcast and a cool breeze swept across the beach just as the wedding ceremony was about to begin. As I was standing on the beach that day, it seemed to stretch out forever and as the skies began to get dark, I could still see a small glimpse of light shining through the clouds. I will forever remember that glimmer of light and the hope that over flowed in my heart from that amazing and spectacular scene in the sky. Most of the guests made it to their car before the down pour and off we went to the reception at a cute little “lighthouse themed” restaurant.
Spending so much time in either the pool or ocean and reflecting on the drenching down pour of that day on the beach, something was renewed in me and I came home inspired to focus on the “go with the flow” concept of life. Don't fight the current or riptides. Make resisting new ideas few and be open to everything. Allow life to carry you and don't try to carry life. You know when you have one of those moments, when everything suddenly becomes crystal clear. If only I could trust in Him, and become the woman who just glides along enjoying the rough waves as well as the peaceful smooth flowing times in life. This summer I am learning to “go with the flow” and to focus on having myself aligned for the “flow” to occur as it should. Sometimes we just have to be reminded and spending some time in the ocean and the pool this summer has encouraged me to strive to be better at surrendering my “journey in life” to the "One" who holds “all” in the universe. He has the authority and power to pull you safely to shore or to carry you until you can walk beside Him again.
In my heart, I am no teacher, just a faithful friend who loves to share those wonderful moments when I am taught something great! Hoping my thoughts will fill you up and encourage you to draw closer to “hope” the anchor of our souls.
I know we are up for the challenge ahead, to allow ourselves to “go with the flow” more often than not. Everyday I wake up thankful and nearly every day brings some small miracle or a huge blessing! As I continue to bask in the sunshine and soak in the water, I pray that I will draw closer to the Father and allow Him to become my “go with the flow.”
The constant revelation of what lies in our heart can become the confidence we need to carry us forward and with the hope that we have and the unfailing love of our King, we can allow life to hold us safely as we learn to find joy in the rapids as well as the calm flowing waters, in this river of life!
