Serenity and crashing sounds
upon the sand, the two are found
fleeing from busy-ness
I lay upon the sand to rest
and simply be- no need to do
I worship at the sight of You
at the wonders of Your living sea-
its sound brings peace, tranquility
O God of wondrous delight
time with You makes all things right!
It seems as if time stands still when I am gazing out into the ocean. I took this picture yesterday as I walked on the boardwalk at the beach. The clouds looked as if the heavens were shining down, radiating off the ocean. It was a most spectacular day!
My friend and I took a short trip to the ocean to get away and relax. It was so beautiful, we could have stayed there all day…hours went by… and for the first time in ages, I did absolutely nothing. I didn’t have my phone. I didn’t think about things I needed to do when I got home, I didn’t do any planning, and did not have a single thought or worry on my mind. Zip. Nada. Nothing. The sounds of the ocean quickly silenced every noise in my head, and I felt nothing but peace.
I am realizing that I need to be more intentional about turning my brain “off”… and more intentional about just being in His presence. Not looking for a message, or a song idea… not looking for what He will teach me or do for me… but just simply spending time worshiping Him for who He is- my wonderful Creator!
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16
Then God said, “Let the waters below the heavens be gathered into one place, and let the dry land appear”; and it was so. God called the dry land earth and the gathering of the waters He called the seas; and God saw that it was good. – Genesis 1:9-10
Oh Julie… I love this! These words, this photo, most of all that you simply spent time in His presence and then shared that wonderful awesomeness.
Bless you lady ~ for blessing us!
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Thank you! It was just what I needed. Sometimes it is hard to just be still…there’s nothing like the sound of the ocean! Blessings to you!
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This is absolutely beautiful, Julie. Thank you with many blessings.
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Thank you for your encouraging words 🙂 Blessings to you as well!
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🙂
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beautiful post and a great message. a reminder that I need to do this more!
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Thank you! I have the hardest time doing nothing. My brain is always thinking about something! I need to do this more often, too! Hope you have a blessed day!
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I LOVE this! I feel the same when I bask in His presence–we SO need this reminder!
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Thank you! He definitely filled my cup this weekend…There is nothing like spending time with Him and taking in the beauty of His creation! Blessings to you!
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Go Go Julie!! (and do nothing) 🙂
Love this so much!
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Doing nothing has indeed done something for me 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement!
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These times are wonderful. We all need them often. I hope your week is a great one Julie:)
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Yes they are! Thanks- and I pray your week is great as well!
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Oh my word, I wonder how I only now found your blog. Great blog and very pretty. vw
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Thanks so much for your encouragement 🙂 Have a blessed day!!
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Blessings. vw
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Yes!
Yes! I know that feeling and I also know when we have that quiet time…The song…The poem…The painting…The creation…they just come….they all come.
I am so happy you had this time. Much love…Lorrie
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Thanks, Lorrie! There’s nothing as great as spending time just being with Him! Blessings to you!
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There is no time as special as my quiet time with the Lord, no matter the time of day…he always blesses me with a smile! Have a beautiful day!
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Amen!! I pray you have a blessed day!
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