He Was There

Cognisant of the fact that we are beyond blessed, we soaked up the sun and each other on our sand-between-the-toes vacation. Finding the Creator of the Universe in every experience and in every moment, we knew that no matter where we were on earth, He was there. A car accident and a drive home through that terrible tornado-filled day, we were protected and surrounded by peace. Yes, He was truly there and we praise Him for His boundless love.

Gratitude:

1111. protection in an accident

1112. protection through the storms

1113. family bonding

1114. our favourite warm places

1115. drippy ice cream faces

1116. how thankfulness eased all the tension

1117. how kind the police officer was

1118. how our van was fixed right.on.time.

1119. emailing blogger friend, Nicole and "waving" as we drove through Kentucky

1120. prayers from friends and family at home

1121. a husband who takes care of the details and paperwork

1122. getting tickets for Allume Social!! Thanks, Anna!

1123. loving encouraging new mommas

1124. finding starfish and sand dollars in the early morning on the beach

1125. swimming close to dolphins every day!

1126. stingray stealth

1127. happy newly engaged couple

1128. how this book continues to change marriages all around here

Day Twenty-Three (of 31 Days)

When you can't draw close and it's all you want to do... talk to Him.

I photographed a wedding today. God was there. I love weddings where the Lord is welcomed. It was all day and evening and I just returned home at 11pm. I wanted to have quiet time with God today but since that was impossible, I talked to Him on the run. It's overwhelming for me to fathom that I serve a God who is right beside me, at all times, while He's right beside you at all times too. My finite mind can't grasp this. But I trust it. Because I trust it, I spoke with Him a lot today as I faced the emotions of anxiety, peace, apprehension, joy, and confusion at various times and for various reasons. When no one was able to help me and I had to remain in control and smile and take charge of the wedding party and family, Jesus was there. I could whisper to Him with all assurance that He was listening because of previously drawing close. Isn't it true that when you know someone because you spend time with them, you know they'll be there for you when you need them most?

I encourage your continued relationship building with your Creator so that His strength will be obvious to you in the times when you have nothing to do but cry out to Him.

What More Do I Need?

The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17