the waves & the shore

July 17, 2012

I’m so happy to be here.

Just here, first of all.

At the beach, secondly.

The sea seems to wash in under our balcony, and despite the influx of seaweed, our days are filled with splashing and swimming.

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The tides seem to roll in out, effortlessly taking my cares away.  The bigness of the ocean never fails to point me to Him.  I’m reminded of a girl who was lost, as if to sea, broken by the waves.  She was afraid and lonely, sad and insecure.

I remember when I really got God, or (more like) He got me.

It changed everything, in an instant, and I was transformed.  I was pulled from the waves, and gently placed on the shore.

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Viewing the sea’s wide expanse this morning, my house and chores and list are far from my mind.  I watch my little ones, hear Matt breathe softly beside me.

All is still, all is calm.

As is my Spirit.

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“Lord, thank you for your hand.  For the hand that saves and restores us in Peace.  The hand that loves us, without cause or condition, without preface.  Help me to see the smallness of me, and the bigness of You.  I pray I rest in the presence of humility and your unfathomable love.

Your love changed my life.  Let me keep a soft heart, one big enough for your desires only, and toss out the selfishness I so easily hold to.  Wash over me again, and bring me to your shore.

Thank you for rescuing me, day after day.”

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17 Responses to the waves & the shore

  1. Jamie Rowe July 17, 2012 at 3:02 pm #

    So happy you are feeling better. Thank you for that beautiful prayer (and pictures). Somehow, you have become my touchstone with GOD. You always seem to mention Him right when I need it. :-)

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    • perfectlyimperfect July 18, 2012 at 7:18 pm #

      Thanks Jamie…that is quite a sweet thing to say. I’m thankful He’s blessing us both with good grace!
      :-)
      shaunna

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  2. Tiffini July 17, 2012 at 3:02 pm #

    first of all..i sighed for you. you and your sweet family needed this
    enjoy every moment.
    there is nothing more important than you and your family
    i pray He continues to minister and apply His love balm all
    over your heart and mind.
    take His hand and let Him lead you into His love…
    thinking of you
    xo

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  3. Marion July 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm #

    I grew up in VA near the beach. When I got married, we lived all over the midwest and I just missed the ocean so much. We finally bought our first home here at Hilton Head, SC and we just go to sit in the sand, watch the kids play contently in the sand, and look out into the ocean. I feel the Lord’s presence there so much more now than I did before. It just makes me feel so small, and if He created and cares so much for that vast ocean with every large and small creature in it, then surely He cares for me and my troubles. He is glorious. Anyway, all that to say, I completely agree with your post. :-) I love how He reminds of how great He is.

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  4. Vicki July 17, 2012 at 3:27 pm #

    You paint more than beautiful furniture, you paint beautiful word pictures. And your conversation with your Creator and Messiah? Deeply touched. Be fully well.

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  5. TMT at chateaurelaxo.blogspot.com July 17, 2012 at 4:08 pm #

    God is so good, isn’t He? Such a sweet peace comes from being carried through those tough times. May others be encouraged by your heartfelt post. May you and your family have a beautiful, restful break…

    Love, hugs and prayers,
    Tammy Morris Thrift

    PS: My sweet hubby just came home from the hospital, having had laser surgery for 2 kidney stones. It’s a very painful procedure, isn’t it? (Amazing fella is now up to stone #57. Yep, he’s one tough cookie… oy!)

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  6. cheryl July 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm #

    That was such a blessing to me.It is all so true.Keep up the good work.

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  7. Diana Browning July 17, 2012 at 8:15 pm #

    So Glad your better and getting to enjoy the peaceful beach with your
    family- when all is calm, and our minds are resting it is nice to reflect on
    just how that comes to be. God is good and his mercies abundant. And
    so nice that he “washes” over us to create a clean, new heart every time :)

    Diana

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  8. Baileywife July 18, 2012 at 5:37 am #

    A M E N

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  9. Anneke July 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm #

    Thank you for sharing this today…it’s a simple breath…peace.

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  10. Denise July 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm #

    Thank you for sharing this inspirational post. Glad you are feeling better.

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  11. DHenderson July 18, 2012 at 9:24 pm #

    This was a beautiful post…thank you…
    Blessings!

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  12. Jenny July 18, 2012 at 11:16 pm #

    I hope you continue to feel peaceful and rested!
    :)

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    • perfectlyimperfect July 19, 2012 at 5:46 am #

      Thank you, my sweet friend! I’m doing sooo much better now! :-)
      shaunna

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  13. tammylovesdishes July 21, 2012 at 5:40 pm #

    Janet at The Empty Nest recommended your blog to me today. This post is beautiful and brought tears to my eyes.

    Now I’m off to read your painting tips. Enjoy your time at the beach!

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