Depending upon where you grew up, there are areas, places and towns which make you feel at home. Perhaps it’s childhood memories that you cherish, a location you spent countless hours at or an environment that brings out the best in you. For me, I find solace by the sea.
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock, Psalm 27:5.
As a kid, I spent time playing on the beach at Atlantic City before there were casinos. Occasionally,venturing to Sea Ilse and Wildwood Crest to stay with friends or visit the boardwalk. After moving to Delaware, Rehobeth, Fenwick Island and Ocean City, Maryland became seasonal treks, leaving fond memories etched into my mind.
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance, Psalm 32:7.
In the Bible, Jesus found solace in going to the mountains to pray, Mark 1:35-39. David retreated to a cave with friends to lift his spirits, 1 Samuel 22:1-2. While it’s not mentioned, I’m sure James and John found joy in fishing, especially when the season was right. Well, my point of today’s blog is to make people think of that retreat destination or resting place which recharges your spiritual batteries. Discovering and visiting this place often brings life to dead and dying souls back to life. As for me, I find solace while I recreate in the ocean.
by Jay Mankus
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