Friday's line dancing started at 11:00 at the senior center. To get to the beach before that, I had to hurry. What could I possibly find in such a rush?
Once there, and seeing the sparce amount of rocks on the beach, I almost turned around, but wait a minute! Can it be true? Gasping in anticipation, I bent down to grab the tiny red treasure before it could be swept back out by the waves. I've been fooled many times by chips of worthless plastic, so I was more than surprised by the texture of truly worn glass that one can only find from bodies of water, and it was red! It's been six or seven years since I last found a red piece of sea glass! What a gift!
Looking at the picture of the other nice pieces I found, you'll understand that I really felt kind of special, like God knew I could use some gifts today. So when I found this verse, I was reminded of how precious we are to our Creator. Enjoy.
Today's Inspiration from Isaiah 49:15-16
(God says) Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for a child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on my hand.
It's been almost a week since my last post, and I apologize. The skies have been grey, the waves rough, and the temperature too low to look forward to treasure hunting on the beach. So, yes, I've shared this picture before; it's not one of fresh findings. Thank you for dropping by, though, because I did find a wonderful verse, and I'm pretty sure someone out there needs it today.
Inspirational Reading from Psalm 16:8 (NLT)
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.
With the wind chill, our South Haven temperature of 50 degrees feels like the mid 40's, so I was lucky to find this geode up in dry sand. Good! I didn't feel like walking in this dreary weather! I'm beginning to think I should take a week off; give Michigan some time to heat up. Beachcombing is usually such a blessing but not with the combination of sparse pickin's and teeth-chatterin' cold. So if I do skip a day, please don't think I've quit. I'll be back!
Today's Inspiration from Romans 8:28 (NLT)
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Mondays can be hard, especially if you have a church rummage sale to help set up. The fellowship part of it is fun, but whew! Sorting through bags and bags of used stuff can sometimes seem overwhelming. You think you're making headway with only a few bags left to go, and then someone will come to the door with a carload full of more. That's why I had to go hunting over the weekend for my Monday collection. Unfortunately, the moon was still quite full, so the tide was high over the rocks. With the rocks not showing, there is nothing to catch the beach glass, but you can always count on the flat "skippers" to make their way out of the water.
Today's Inspiring Verse from Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
