Ocean

I am noticing that we, a humans, have an interesting relationship with the ocean.

I love the Ocean and this past week got a 24 hour "fix" with my helpmate.

There seems to be something in me that is drawn to the sand and the water when I have a choice for a day off or holiday. When I need to reconnect-or have my soul restored-I rarely choose the mall or downtown.

I do not think I am alone in this choice.

So last week I woke up early for the sunrise-a rarity for this late night porch boy.

The Ocean is speaking to me as I stare at this beautiful sunrise over Ocean City, Maryland.

This ocean is really big. Really big. In relationship to me...I feel soooo small.

There is some serious power out there. There is capacity for things like Tsunamis and floods, yet I can sit here on the edge and enjoy the "peaceful" waves. Sort of living right on the edge and it feels so right.

I am drawn to this power even though there is risk. It seems the risk is nothing compared to the restoration and connectedness as my toes touch sand and water and waves.

There is a lot of power harnessed very close to me. There is peacefulness in the sand and soft waves but danger may not be far away.

My place in this world, ever small, is clear. My relationship with God makes sense. He is great. I am small. He is powerful. I am dependent. There is a big difference between the two of us. Really big difference. Really.

Yet, as I gaze out to an endless big bucket of water, I understand Him a little more.

He wants me to see Him.
He wants me to acknowledge Him.
He wants to have a relationship with me.

He's full of mystery.
And it's a dangerous relationship.
And as I step my toe in the water, I experience and understand this relationship clearer.

Know what I mean?

The Ocean is revealing Him to me today. It's so beautiful.