I’m not sure exactly what that means, but life at the beach is definitely one of my favorites. I am spending my spring break here at the beach and can certainly attest its much nicer writing papers and grading with an ocean view!
I will clarify by saying it is still cool here. It is not take your chair to the beach and soak up the sun weather, but none the less, I am at the beach. While walking along the beach the other day I came up to a family who had indeed brought out their chairs and were determined to enjoy the beach life for the day. I was passing them in my sweat pants and hooded sweatshirt (which I happened to have over my head to keep my ears from getting cold). As I got closer I watched as two little girls in their swimsuits and swimming masks approached the water’s edge with great confidence. They kept up the pace as they entered the water and got about knee deep before making a swift “about face” and walked just as quickly and with as much confidence out of the water. As they made their exit I heard one of them say, “I think I’ve had enough for today.” I had to chuckle out loud. They had just gotten in the water, but had had their fill.
It made me think. I wonder if that’s how many of us treat much of our Christian life—bible study, church, prayer, relationships... We barely get started but sense a little discomfort (or maybe more than a little) and decide, “I think I’ve had enough for today,” as we turn our attention elsewhere. Life is certainly not always comfortable, or understandable, but to be sure our loving Father is waiting, even wooing us to walk with Him in all of it as He teaches us about Himself. He wants us to see Him as greater than the struggle and capable of getting us through. He wants us to connect in our spirits with His to wait, and listen, and to endure what life will bring our way each day.
I get to live the beach life for a few more days, but...I don’t think I’ll ever have enough.
