I took a walk on the beach. It was my personal time to talk to God
and enjoy His gift of warm sand and cool breezes. Along Florida’s
Treasure Coast, there are some dead coral reefs that are called
breakers. This one particular day, the tide was such that the
waves would break on the coral with a terrific boom and spray
of water. I climbed up on one of these rocky outcroppings and
enjoyed the mist of the waves around me as I looked out onto
the water. I was mesmerized by the beauty, power, and rhythm
of the ocean. I began to notice butterflies. They were flying
along the coast where the waves met the shore. Not just one
or two. There was a steady stream of them. I thought they were
horribly close to these powerful waves. I was worried they would
get swallowed up by the heavy water. As I watched, I saw how the
butterflies danced amonst the spray, riding up and down the air
currents. There was such a symmetry between the two, I was struck
by this amazing balance God created. He knows what was needed.
He knows the limits of each. The butterflies always keeping just out
of the water’s reach. The waves creating an air current for these
delicate, sensitive crea- tures to not only utilize, but play with.
It was so magical I began to cry. God knows what we all need. He
also let me know that there are times for me to push and times for
me to play. There needs to be a balance in my life. I do not need
to bear the weight on my shoulders. In Matthew 6: 33- 34 it says,
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all
these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious
about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient
for the day is its own trouble.”
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