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By the Sea with Jesus – Lectio Divina

July 10, 2011 By Jean Wise

“That same day, Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea.” Matthew 13:1


A photographer between waves and musselsImage via Wikipedia


Sat beside the sea
Lord I can just imagine You rising early in the day when the morning mist was still kissing the earth.
You walked to one of Your greatest creations – the majestic sea  – and just sat by the water.
Soon people would demand Your time, Your energy, You.
I think You must have embraced these Sabbath moments.
Watching the waves rhythmically meet the sand.
Breathing in the fresh air and hearing the birds sing praises to Your father.
A brief respite.
Time with Your Dad.
I too need to remember to pause and spend time with Papa.
To intentionally sit by the sea with You.
To pause and inhale Your spirit.
To let the rhythms of the day sooth my soul.
To be with You by the sea.
To just be with You.
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  1. blankDesiray says

    July 11, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    There is something about water that has always impressed me it reminds of how life is, one moment it’s calm the next it’s ragging..Great post

  2. blankVictor S E Moubarak says

    July 11, 2011 at 7:10 am

    Just wonderful.

    God bless.

  3. blankJean Wise says

    July 11, 2011 at 1:40 am

    This first verse in the Gospel reading today really stopped me. I could just imagine Jesus sitting by the sea, breathing the wonder and beauty of this earth. Thanks for your nice comments and visiting today.

  4. blanklynnmosher says

    July 11, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Ahhh! I can feel the spray of the water on my face, smell the freshness of the sea, and feel His presence next to me. Beautiful, Jean!

  5. blankColleen says

    July 10, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    Sitting by the sea with the Lord is one of my favorite things to do. Beautiful post.

  6. blankLinda says

    July 10, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Yes Jean. This is so peaceful and inviting – just like the heart of the Father.

  7. blankLinda says

    July 10, 2011 at 4:10 pm

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