As I sit here and look at this post I started days ago, I wonder where has the time gone. You can get so caught up with life that you forget those wonderful joyous times of peace and contentment. This post was one of those days and I was on a mission on that day.
Though the whether outside was going to rain and the clouds were definitely rolling in, I packed up my car anyways and headed out. It would only take 15 minuets and I would be to my destination with one goal in mind and that was to find time with God away from all the distractions of my home.
I had taken a wrong turn to the entrance to the beach and was confronted with this scene. The way was very narrow and full of thorn like brush not very pleasing to the eye but I had a goal in mind and I didn't have this discourage me.....then a very small surprise sprang forth.
Along the path was this very pretty purple flower. Which makes me think that even when life can look so drab and boring thru these winter months that if we look we can find beauty along the way.
The destination I was seeking peace, quiet, & some solitude to spend time reading in my Bible. My long awaited friend at the end of my journey.
This is the place I decided was perfect.........aaaaaaahhhh yes
I sit down and open my devotional bible and this was the first page I came to and how funny that it fit perfectly to how I was feeling.
God knows what we need and he gives it to us just when we need it doesn't He?
I sit and finish eating the toast I had made before I left the house....
but wait......what the.........!!!!
Yikes this bird almost grabbed my toast right out of my hand!!!!!!! I had just brought out my toast and a swarm of sea gulls started to gather from out of nowhere....just when you think you have that peace, and solitude the enemy tries to steel it away. Have you had that happen to? Just when you want to spend time with God something comes in and distracts you. I just couldn't believe it but then again I should have expected it.
The birds just kept on coming and wouldn't leave. I even tried to chase them off but they wouldn't go. What a sight right? So what did I do you say? I finished my toast right quick just so there wasn't any left! Yes I felt guilty not sharing any with them but I knew if I did I would just attract even more.
I pulled out my mp3 player and played some instrumental music by Lorie Line (yes you still can hear the waves while the music plays)and started reading. It was wonderful.... birds and all.
The birds didn't bother me anymore since the toast was gone and I had a wonderful time with my Lord. When I finished, I went for a walk along the beach before I headed back to reality. Plus, I forgot to tell you that I put my phone on silent so I wouldn't be bothered and when I got back to the car there were three missed calls! See what I mean.
Deciding to go where the peace was and persevering through all the obstacles, it gave me a forgotten contentment that I was needing. So the question is..........
How far will you go?
xo
barbara lynn
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