headed home

Today is our last day on the beach. It is such a different visual experience being on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean versus being in the mountains of West Virginia. There is no "lifting up my eyes unto the hills" here.

As I began preparing for this Sunday's homily, however, a verse from the Romans text jumped out at me “How deep is the wealth of God’s wisdom and knowledge? How unfathomable are the divine purposes and ways of working!"

The deep mystery of the sea as it greets me in the morning is as humbling as it is empowering, for it reminds me of the depth & power of God. The empowering part, is that the greatest asset I have is God's Love for me. It's not about me - it's about God.

On Wednesday evening, after a day of steady pounding rain, the sky cleared & we headed out onto the beach. The waves were double their size as we had known them this week. Of course, the boys loved it but it scared them a little as well. Nathaniel held onto Benjamin in his fear that Benjamin might get washed out to sea. They were giddy, battered & sand filled when we left. Michael's comment was "Those waves pick you up & slam you down!"

If ever you begin to think too much of yourself, all you have to do is visit the shore. It's like going outside on a clear night in the mountains of West Virginia & trying to count the stars.

Such is the power of God's Love - we don't have anything to do with it but to acknowledge it & humbly accept it in our lives.