Tonight's my last night at the beach where I've been for the past few days enjoying a much-needed vacation. I would love to spend another few days here, but I'm extremely grateful for the four days I've spent just laying on the beach, soaking up the sun's warmth, and being serenaded by the sound of ocean waves splashing up against the shore. I feel relaxed and renewed in mind, body, and spirit.
Today as I lie on the beach, I was awestruck looking out over the horizon where it seemed as if heaven and earth converged. And for a brief moment, I didn't have a care in the world. I had no deadlines to meet, no place in particular that I had to be, and—surprise of all surprises—my phone, which I carried with me to take pictures, didn't ring once. Everything was just calm. Perhaps, this was God's subtle way of letting me know that I create my own cares. In the midst of a seemingly chaotic world and life, I can experience peace by learning to rest in Him and discover true bliss by simply taking time to enjoy the earth He created just for me.
Tomorrow, I return home—a little bit browner and very definitely refreshed. I hope to carry my lesson from the beach with me.
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