My seaside spot

Do you have your spot by the sea? The place you love to return to? Mine is a little off the beaten path, north of Pacific Beach. I try to get there each time I come to San Diego. It's a place I can usually find parking....and where I can see the sea, and hear the waves. At night - it's just incredible as there are spotlights up on the hill that cast light down on to the beach, so I feel very safe going even after dark.



To me, personally, there is nothing on earth like sitting and listening to the sound of the ocean waves. I can easily jump into the right side of my brain and let the sounds take over my soul and never leave. It's probably a real good thing that I don't live within listening distance of the ocean - I'd never get a thing done!



If you don't have a spot by the sea, find one! It's just great!

Take time to renew

"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" Isaiah 40:31

My life verse. Picked when I was 12 years old. My strength is renewed daily because I find my hope in Jehovah.

But sitting by the sea, looking at the grandeur of His designs, I could feel my body renewing itself. Breathing in the salt air, I felt like I could run again, even at my age.



"But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with their children's children". Ps 103:17

I look to the skies and know that it is because of my parents that I believe in Jehovah.



If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. Isaiah 48: 13

There must be a reason why I find such comfort sitting by the sea, watching and listening to the waves!



My favorite flower is the callalily. The first time I saw one, I think I gasped. Simple, clear beauty. Hos 14:5 repentatant Israel shall "blossom as the lily."



And the lily was an architectural ornament, translated "lily-work," which appeared upon the capitals of the columns in the temple porch (1 Ki 7:19)



I have come to sit by the sea for a spell, to listen to the sound of the waves, to behold the beauty of the flowers, to heal my spirit and my soul....and to play. It has been absolutely wonderful!

And now, I have traveled home and will pick up life where I left off 3 weeks ago.