It was such a sweet moment to watch Pap and Gram make their way out into the ocean each day. They’d go hand in hand and work together to get a little farther than the time before. Gram was hesitant and a bit fearful of going too far but Pap was always right beside her encouraging her but allowing her to go at her own pace. Often times the waves would push them back a few steps and the waters would crash over them. Time and again they would stop and enjoy the scene around them: the waters, the sky and almost all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around them. I can’t imagine the love and gratitude they felt toward the Lord Who has blessed them so abundantly!
This is so much like our journey. As we go out into the deep and go farther on our walk with the Lord, He will always be there to hold our hands. It’s helpful to have a friend or group of friends as well to encourage us and make sure we don’t get stuck inside our comfort zone. We have to remember that when we step into the water, we are no longer bystanders on the shoreline. Once we’re in, we’re going to get hit by the waves (circumstances of this life) and some waves will be bigger than others. But we must keep moving forward and pushing ahead. We also have to take time to find the enjoyment in all of it. To stop and simply look around us to see all that God has blessed us with and thank and praise Him for it!
“It is God who sits above the circle (the horizon) of the earth. Life up your eyes on high and see!”
Isaiah 40: 22, 26
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