The Glorious Beauty of a Fresh Perspective

I am taking a break for a week or so (also known as vacation).  I plan to sit and basically do nothing. Oh, I'll sit on the beach, float in the Gulf of Mexico, play with my kids, and try not to sunburn. I'll lounge around the pool, throw some meat on the grill, play putt-putt, and sleep - a lot. But, all of that will basically be put under the category of "doing nothing."  I call it that because it sounds so relaxing and non-stressful.

I love vacation. I love the beach because of the wind and the ocean. You stare at it and you can never see the end. It stretches beyond the horizon and its waves wash over you from far off. Are they from Cuba? The Domincan? Did this water come from Africa? As I feel the wind blowing over me, I remember days long gone with my family on these same beaches. The world was full of promise then and everything seemed new and possible.

The promise is being fulfilled as I watch my children play and hold my wife. I can see a bit more clearly now and I know that God is at work all around me. He is more limitless than the ocean and His blessings come from every direction, just like the waves and the wind. With Him, there is no lack - no promise unfulfilled. I come to this place to hear a bit more clearly what He has in store for us in the coming months. I come to have my soul renewed and to lay down all that I have held so tightly. His yoke is easy and His burden is light.

I have begun to step into a new perspective, even before this week. Through prayer and surrender, I have seen God at work in new ways. I look forward to what is to come and I am embracing what He is doing in my life right now. God is good - all the time.

I just wanted to give Him praise. 

Comments

[Lisa Rose]

Enjoy a lovely vacation...soak in all the love you can from the SON!
We appreciate you Alan!
MBA

[Karen Golson]

YEAH! I'm so glad you are "doing nothing"! I've been hoping you were all enjoying yourselves and having a relaxing time. I didn't tell you Sunday, but once again, you delivered a great message. As Lisa said, you are appreciated....greatly!
Karen

[Debbie Kaufman]

Enjoying our spouses, enjoying the scenery God created, watching children play. It can't get much better than that.

I'll be anxious to read the new perspectives God gives you Alan. I always glean so much from your blog.

[Ray Simmons]

Thanks Pastor. Thanks for your service to your flock, thanks for this insightful blog and your responses to my comments. I'm learning and growing through you.

I pray a truly restful time for you and your family.

Shalom,