Precious husband is working close to the beach this week. Three youngest and I pack our bags, pack the van to take the trip with him. On the way down we enjoy a fun car show and kiddos get to pretend they are driving an Indy racecar. We arrive at the beach house in time to watch our favorite football team have a great second half. Then we take a slow stroll at sunset.
I like how they decorate hay bales here close to the beach.
Sunday morning Precious husband is up early. Knowing we are here because of work, he checks out the to-do-list and makes a list of supplies. Then we head to the beach while waiting for the hardware store to open. Our big red dog is fascinated with crabs yet wise enough to keep far away from the pinchers.
The afternoon is spent gathering supplies, napping, and for me hanging in the hammock with Psalm 119. I lean long into the repetition of words.
“I run in the paths of your commands, for your have set my heart free.” Psalm 119:35
“I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought your precepts.” Psalm 119:46
“My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.” Psalm 119:20
“Simply put this is relationship. Coming to Him, hearing from Him, putting other things aside that get in the way – and speaking back to Him – all of these make up the ingredients for intimacy…with God.” 1
The word “Meditate” – repeats itself over and over throughout the Psalm. I close my eyes…
Meditate…
“God is good and what He does is good”
Psalm 119:68a
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1 Kelly Minter, No Other Gods, P. 130
1 comments:
God IS good! This is a great post, Nancy. Hope you enjoy your time at the beach.
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