Monday, April 10, 2017

Beach Therapy: Ocean Grove {4-10-17}

This beach day was so different from the first one.  The sun was shining so brightly and there was a gorgeous breeze.  When I got to the beach I noticed that it was low tide.  I saw a gorgeous sandbar.  I haven't seen one of those in ages.  There were kids playing on it and three seagulls just walking around on it.  As I walked along the water's edge, the surf welcomed me and kissed my feet over and over.  I found myself thinking, "Well, hello to you, too!  I've missed you so."

As I walked along, I hunted for seaside treasures as I always do.  I had asked God for some sea glass before I even got there.  I know that sounds a little silly to ask God to provide sea glass, but that's what I did.  And, sea glass is what I found!  The first one I found was in my favorite color, green!  I walked a little further and found another green one...then another...then another.  Every time I found a piece of sea glass I felt as though the Lord was saying, "I love you, Lisa".  I was so overwhelmed to the point of tears as I walked and found bigger and bigger pieces.  As I walked, I let my tears flow as I collected sweet treasures from Jesus, and as he collected my sweet tears. {Psalm 56:8}  

As I continued down the beach, I wound up at the jetties.  I stood there watching the waves crash upon the massive rocks.  It was so awesome being that close to the rocks and waves.

After that, I decided that it was time to head back to reality.  I made my way toward the boardwalk.  I stopped at the cross before I left.  I knelt down to soak in all that I was blessed with on this trip "home".  I was overwhelmed.  I sat and took some more pictures as I soaked in all the beauty that surrounded me.  It was finally time for me to leave, so I collected my things and started to walk to the boardwalk.  I got almost there and realized that I didn't have my cell phone.  So, I carefully retraced my steps back to where I was sitting.  I immediately saw my phone laying in the sand near where I took these these pictures.  As I walked toward my phone, I glanced down to my left and found another gorgeous, big piece of sea glass.  I held it in my hand and said, "Yes, Lord.  I know You love me."




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