Close connection

A couple months ago when Carolyn and I were contemplating this time away, one of my mentors strongly suggested finding a place where we could get in God's presence often and easily

A place away from the normal distractions of life where we could look at life a little more objectively through His eyes

"make it happen, if at all possible", was his strong counsel

Immediately, I knew I would fight to have our time close to the Ocean

As I reflect on my life, when I find myself on a quiet beach with a good worship music mix, it is like I move right into a "Jesus download"

He and I just connect in this place, and usually pretty fast

For others, it is silence in church or a monastery or a place in the mountains, or a missions adventure or living on the edge in faith or meditating/reading the Scriptures

For me, I knew I had to fight to get myself and our family close to the Ocean

Today I remembered why I worked hard to be in this place

Our family went down to the beach this afternoon

I found a little quiet spot in the sand
Dug my toes in
Felt the sun on my back
Felt the wind in my face
Turned my Ipod to my recent "freedom mix"
Opened my hands

With each inhale, my heart said, "breath of life"

With each exhale, my heart said, "I trust You."

Over and Over

In His presence
Breathing
Relaxing
Receiving
Downloading

At the Ocean
Getting Closer