Heartfelt Inspiration!
People may ask me, why do you love to go to the ocean? I never have just a simple answer. I usually answer them with another question such as follows: Don’t you just love it when you can see something with your own eyes that inspires you?
The ocean’s great expanse overwhelms me every time I get a chance to go and stand on its wonderful sandy shores. As I stand there I become awestruck by the ever-changing hues of greens, blues, and grays! The beauty of the ocean is so breathtaking to me that I can’t help but think about the Lord! Although as a child of God we are to walk by faith and not by our senses, it is my opinion that the Lord created such wonderful things for us to see so that we are without excuse to know that He is! He is the creator of all that is! As I stand there gazing at the wonder of His creation, then I feel that I am even more a Believer in what He has done and will continue do to help me! After all, if He could create all of what my eyes behold, then surely He can create whatever I need Him to create for me!
All of my senses come alive when I stand at the ocean! I feel the gentle breezes as they brush gently across my face, but then more violently as the winds blow my long hair into a tangled mess. As I step down into the oceans warm water barely over my knees I feel the force of the waves as they buffet against me nearly knocking me down with the sheer power of them! I hear the roaring sounds as the ocean’s waves crash against the shoreline. I am amazed at the white caps of the waves as they peak from what seems like miles out to sea! My sense of smell is heightened as I breathe in the odor of seaweed, fish and salt. I can almost taste the salt upon my lips. My mind is charged with creative thoughts and my Spirit is lifted to a new height as I become inspired and moved with emotion! I try to compare the beauty and splendor of what I see with the Great Creator, but in my heart I know that it doesn’t or couldn’t began to compare to His Beauty. I become totally overwhelmed with His presence and feel a tear trickle down my cheek as I just stand in awesome wonder!
I’ve known His power as He has moved swiftly on my behalf to change circumstances to bless me. However, I stand in pure amazement as I suddenly realize what gentleness He must have toward mankind. When another wave roars toward me with such force and power, it causes me to have understanding of what restraint that He chooses toward us. He truly shows us His tenderness and compassion! He is more powerful than the force of all the waves, but gingerly touches us with His presence! My heart and soul has been refreshed as I peer out into the great vastness! I break out into a song of praise as I lift my voice, “How Great thou Art! How Great thou Art!”
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Oh, I agree. I can worship at the ocean more deeply than anywhere. I’m thankful God’s not tied to the ocean though since I’m not there very often. “He is more powerful than the force of all the waves, but gingerly touches us with His presence!” These are pocket words and I’m going to carry them with me today. My heart joins with you in singing, “Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder…”
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Thank you Pamela for your comments, nice to know that my blog resonated with others! Blessings to you, have a wonderful day!
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