Finding rest

1st May 2013

After a couple of rough days, God made it clear that I needed some time with Him, to sit, talk&listen. I knew that it needed to be somewhere where my thoughts would be in the distance, so I decided it needed to be a beach. Preferably on the cliff tops over looking the sea and be able to take in the beauty of creation.

I chose Rest Bay, why? 
Because it is the one place which I love, and the name kind of gives it away, a restful place.

I sat on a bench on the cliff tops, admiring the view. 

I noticed something in the sand, footprints. I have been so caught up in feeling alone, that I have pushed God aside and let my feelings take over. 

The footprints in the sand, a poem I am familiar with, but I could see physical footprints. Sometimes we do need an actual resemblance of something for it to sink in.

God told me "I will never leave you, I am with you always" my mind immediately went to the two verses in scripture.

"Think about how many 'fear not for I am with you' verses are in the bible. 

God assures us He wont abandon us".

During this reflective time, I have been reminded that even when I feel alone, and friends may not be around, God is there, He will never leave me. He chooses to meet me daily. In scripture, James tell us that Gods word is a mirror, it gives us a better view of ourselves, of God, and others.

My bible means a lot to me, but being challenged on just picking it up once a day or maybe once every two days, simply is not enough.

After all, who am I to push my Creator aside.

C x