Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Let
me tell you about my happy place.
I love my home and hanging out with my family and
friends. I enjoy attending church and worshipping with the congregation. But
the one place I love to sit and pray, think and listen is miles away from home.
Large rocks rest on the shore of Lake Erie, around
Marblehead Lighthouse. We visit the park once or twice a year (more if we can
squeeze it in.) After we tour the grounds and maybe climb the lighthouse, we
wander to the shore where the water meets the rocks. I ease onto a giant rock
and watch the waves slap the moss covered boulders. The seagulls entertain and
the sound relaxes every muscle in my body. My mind settles, and I take in the
beauty of God's creation.
No matter what season we visit, spring, summer,
autumn, or winter, the rocks remain the same. The granite holds me above the
ice cold water where I'm safe and secure. Many times I've taken my notebook and
pen and written words from the inspiration.
Even as I find refreshment from visiting my happy
place, true rest comes from a deeper source. The God I love provides the respite
my soul needs. At times I find myself overwhelmed by the love God pours on me. I
don't deserve his grace, yet he fills my heart with peace. No matter the
circumstances, He's my refuge. He's my fortress in times of trouble, my
strength when I need help. He's the peace and joy of my heart. No matter what we go through, the ups and downs of life. God remains the same. He is the rock who calms my soul.
Do you have a happy place? Somewhere you totally connect
with God? If not, find that place. Even when I can't go to my favorite place, the
Holy Spirit settles my restless soul with peace and hope.