After a day of sitting on the beach on Tybee Island I have a few thoughts…

I am so thankful for these three days away with Barb. Calvary Church is a wonderful group of people to allow me to take a break with my wife. I am thoroughly convinced that this is a necessary thing we must all do from time-to-time. We need a break from the daily grind. We need time away with our family; they need to see the relaxed, having fun, non-stressed person they once knew long ago.

Listening to the waves all day reminded me of God’s endless grace in my life. Seriously, between falling asleep, chasing flies away, and putting on sun block I listened to the waves and consciously thought of God’s abundant grace. For some people the droning of waves all day is a welcome sound that soothes a restless soul and reminds us of how much God loves us – I am one such person.

The beauty of what God has created always grabs me. Savannah is a new experience for us and it has not disappointed. Whether it is cresting a hill and seeing the ocean, or sitting on the beach and watching a pod of dolphins pass, or driving at night and seeing a beautiful bridge lit up, or walking around a historic district where American history was lived, or traveling a road bordered by oak trees hanging with Spanish moss, I get so mesmerized by all that God generously shares with me. Isn’t God’s goodness wonderful and His creation beautiful?

Finally, I know that this too must come to an end. I know that I have to come back to earth, but I will have memories of this week that will last the rest of my life. I look forward to getting back to the thrilling routine of ministry; the daily grind is what God has called me to. And the sooner I get back the sooner the next break will come and the sooner I get to make new memories.

When will you get away?

Grace & Peace,