sunsets over ocean waves.

when i was in california we went to the beach two times. both times we stayed and watched the sun set over the ocean. it was such a beautiful reminder of God's beauty. i know that personally i never really notice how fast time goes and how fast the sun really is moving until those last few moments when the sun kisses the horizon and finally dips below. in those final minutes of a sunset over ocean waves it is easy to see the hand of God. the waves singing their continual praise to God, doing what they were created to do. they work so closely with the tide, rolling and crashing their way as they wash up to the shore gently caressing the sand then they wash back out to sea. this is their song of praise. each sound in a wave is different. the sound it makes as it starts to pull against the current, then as it begins to roll over that makes many different sounds depending on how big or small the wave is, then the final crashing into the water it makes. and those are just a few of the ones we can hear above the water. as these waves continue so different, so unique but so much the same they are doing exactly what they were created to do. then i think of the sunset. to begin with it reflects off the water in such a way that is a whole other aspect of worship to our wonderful Creator...the way the sun changes colors and reflects on the sky and on the water is so beautiful. my favorite part of a sunset is when it is about halfway "in the water" and you can see the reflection of the sun on the water and the beach but still can see part of the sun. it is just a small piece of the glory of an almighty Father that is amazing!!!! when you put both the sunset and the ocean waves together it is simply breathtaking i love it so much. don't doubt the beauty of God's love, grace, and mercy.

i want to encourage you today to try and remember that not only are these sunsets and waves unique, but you are as well. God has created you with a specific purpose... although it is sometimes really hard to see that purpose, it is still there. try and be like the ocean and reflect the glory of God in your own life... maybe some day, someone will tell you that you remind them of a sunset over ocean waves.