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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~ A Change in Focus to What?

February 20, 2018Spiritual Encouragementbaby girl, first time grandma, grandma, grandparents, happy place, Psalm 91:2, refuge, The Ocean SeriesT.W. Allgaier

The “Ocean Series” began as an escape of sorts. So many people love the ocean and it becomes their “Happy Place”, especially in the dead of winter. The ocean has always been a place of refuge for me much like the mountains are for some people.

BUT, for the first time in a very long time something else has taken me to my “Happy Place”. Something else now occupies my mind with such joy that I can hardly stand it. My problems and issues still exist, but they don’t seem to require as much attention. Why you ask? Continue reading ~The Ocean Series~ A Change in Focus to What? →