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~The Ocean Series~ Rip Currents

February 27, 2018Spiritual EncouragementAbba Father, caught in a rip tide, Christian encouragement, Christian life, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, God's peace, life is tough, ocean, Psalm 91:14-16, rescue, Rest in Christ, rest in Him, rip currents, rip tides, swimming, The Ocean SeriesT.W. Allgaier

The ocean can bring us such serenity. Sometimes gazing out at the beauty does not always reveal the dangers that lurk within. It seems like a lot of people around me are dealing with another aspect of that beauty….

Rip Currents

When the water is trapped between an underwater sand bar and the shore, those currents push back out to sea. These currents are dangerous and if we are in the ocean swimming we must be aware of them.

If we get caught in one, our natural tendency is to fight to swim back to shore, but we are to swim parallel to the shore to get out of the riptide and swim back to the shore to safety.

If you find yourself in a “riptide” of circumstances, fight the urge to “fix it” with your natural tendencies. Swimming parallel reminds me that we are to go with the Father. Rest in HIM.

Allow the Father to help you swim parallel. You will get back to shore. You will most likely be worn out and the shore may seem miles away. You may be battered and bruised. But He will be with you as you swim. It is a promise.

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy

~The Ocean Series~ Beach Cover Ups

February 22, 2018Spiritual Encouragementbeach, beach cover up, Billy Graham, Charlotte Elliott, hide, Just as I Am, love, ocean, salvation, The Ocean Series, Unconditional loveT.W. Allgaier

You made it! The beach is calling your name. The chair is waiting. The ocean is just beckoning you to come and gaze upon its waters.

But wait. You cannot walk down to the beach without your swimsuit cover up.

As I have aged, I have found that cover up needs to do a little more “covering”. You may know what I mean! Continue reading ~The Ocean Series~ Beach Cover Ups →

~The Ocean Series~ Simple Seashells by the Seashore

February 15, 2018Spiritual EncouragementBiblical lesson, broken shells, children, encouragement for moms, new mom, ocean, ocean series devotions, Parenting, seashells, seashells by the seashore, seashore, shells, spiritual encouragement, Unconditional loveT.W. Allgaier

SIMPLE SEASHELLS

Walking up and down the seashore is a stroll in paradise for those of us who collect shells. There are some beaches that are better than others, but one always finds some shells.

When my family would see them, we would pick them up and examine them. If the shell was whole, we would place it in our collector bag. A broken shell went back in the sand. Then the hunt began again.

One year I changed the routine. I started picking up the broken ones and began keeping them. I shared some “broken shells” ideas with the kids. We could glue them on a wooden picture frame, put them in a bowl or mirror. Soon they had ideas of their own.

I am so glad that the Father did not discard me when He found me broken. I can see my Abba walking down the shore, picking up every shell and piece of shell. It doesn’t matter the shape, size or color. Each one is precious to Him. There are none thrown away. He gently picks them up and places them in his pocket to examine in greater detail later. Each one is special, each one will have a place.

Some pieces are broken, battered and so small that they don’t even appear to come from a shell. We are torn up, broken, battered and sometimes not recognizable. Yet the Father finds us…and let’s us know that we are of use. We are loved. He gently restores us and uses us and loves us…just as we are……

So next time you are walking along that beach…pick up the shells, but don’t forget the pieces.

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy