For Jesus Sake

Day 12 Doxology:  It's great to be back!   Since we last talked, my wife and I traveled south to San Destin for spring break and yes, it's been an amazing time off-stage and peaceful relaxation.  But in truth...are we ever "off stage?"

This morning Shannon and I walked the unsually quiet beach of San Destin.  It was quiet in every sense: not many people; not much warmth; hardly any waves.  It made me think...how many times have I seen the tumultuous waters crash wave after wave threatening the beach and my umbrella positioning?  Over the years, I've had difficulty even carrying on a conversation because of the crash of each wave against the pitch of the beach.  Today was different.

I wanted to pause and capture this moment of peace for us both.  I'm afraid it's a peace that wouldn't last.  

All day I leaned on the calm of this morning's waves to bring peace to our day.  And, as you would expect it didn't last.  Tonight, in my golf cart as I was traveling behind a car that was about to lose its car-tag I mentioned to the riders as they exited "Hey, you're about to lose your tag!"  They couldn't wait to use profanity and express how upset they were that I drew attention to their predictable upcoming situation.  I laughed and shrugged it off after a bit of self preservation!

The truth is...life in the valley is in your face and seldom as peaceful as a smooth and easy beach in the morning. The greater question is this...are you willing to expose yourself time and again to the tumultuous world for "Jesus sake!"

Jesus gives us the calm in order to deal with the valley!