What is it about the beach. Quiet, cool, captivating. The sand on your feet, the wind in your face. The sound of the waves. There is a rhythm at the beach. Year after year, whenever I get to go, it is always the same. Soothing, comforting, peaceful.
Maybe being at the beach takes me back to my younger days. Although born and raised in Kansas City, I spent my Jr and Sr high school days in San Jose, California. It was a short 20 mile jaunt on highway 17 over the foothills to the Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk. It was a great place to grow up.
There are a few things in life that strike me like the beach. Sitting by a fire, standing by a fountain or a waterfall, canoeing down a river.
I thank God for those moments and those places that bring us peace. We need peace. Life is so busy, so hectic, we get so stressed so quickly.
I hope that you have a secret place where you can go to get refreshed. If you don't, you may want to check out the celebration garden at the church. Trees, flowers, benches and a fountain. It's beautiful and it is peaceful. You can go there anytime the building is open. When the carillon bells are playing on the hour, it is heavenly.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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