A Few Days Off!

I have taken several days off of blogging and just computer "stuff" in general, as summer started, the boys got out of school, and Bree (our summer intern for youth ministries at First Church) moved in with us to live while she is here. We have taken time to do many things as a family! I have enjoyed the time together, but I think my favorite moments so far this summer was the evening we took Bree to the beach to watch her first Michigan sunset. And, I have to say that the Lord God Almighty has painted many beautiful sunsets over the lake, but this one took my breath away. I could not get over how amazing it was. It was as if He had saved this one just for Bree's first look at the sunset here!

( This is the picture of the sunset I took that night on the beach! Can you believe how beautiful it is?)

I still find myself so amazed at the beauty of the community and surrounding area that we live in, here in Southwest Michigan. I know I am still a relative new-comer to the area, but I hope that I never lose the awestruck feelings I have every time I look at Lake Michigan! I hope that I always feel so relaxed as I walk in our downtown area right before the sun goes down. I would like to live here for the rest of my life and still feel like I am on vacation when my toes hit the sand of our beautiful beaches. I just don't want to get to the point where I take all of this for granted and forget to enjoy sunset walks on the beach.

I feel the same way about my God. I hope that I never get to the point where I take Him for granted. I hope that I find Him amazing everyday, that I find Him in every moment, and that I never fail to see Him at work in my life and in the lives of others around me. I hope that I always have an awareness of Him. I pray that every time I open the pages of my Bible that it speaks to me in a new and different way. I just long for a constant attitude of awe for the Lord in my life. So much so, that at every turn I can find the face of my God and worship Him because of it!

My prayer is the same for you today. Ask the Lord for a new awareness of His presence. Look for Him today and you will find Him...my Bible says so!!!!

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Crystal Colp

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5 comments (Add your own)

1. natalie delgado wrote:: We have been here almost 10 years now and I still feel that way. I love going out to the lake any time of the day. It just reminds me how small I am and how small my problems really are. It shows me that even though this lake is so big, God is bigger. We are surrounded by so many man-made things that it is even more amazing when you are surrounded by something God made. My favorite spot is at the top of the tower structure at Glenlord beach. It is a great view. I have been know to lay down on the picnic table and just take it all in... the sound of the waves, the trees swaying in the lake breeze, the sun shining down on my face. You should go there this week. It really helps me gather my thoughts or get rid of the ones that are weighing me down.
June 17, 2009 @ 12:28 PM
2. Tom Jehnzen wrote:: That is a cool picture and your blog was right on the money!
June 17, 2009 @ 9:34 PM
3. Linda Abbgy wrote:: You are so right. Thanks for sharing the beautiful picture and insight of our GOd. We are leaving for South Dakota this week to see the Bad Lands and Custer state Park. I can't wait to see the canvas God has painted and all the nature around.

I don't think I will ever get tired or bored of Lake Michigan sunset and beach.

Linda
June 17, 2009 @ 11:14 PM
4. Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife wrote:: Just stopping by to say hi! Hope you are having a wonderful summer. We also have an intern this summer but I wasn't brave enough to move her in with our huge family. I know your hospitality will bless all of you!

Blessings,

Lisa
June 27, 2009 @ 1:53 AM
5. Sherry wrote:: I was so happy when reading this blog. Even though once you had the same feeling of wanting to live here in Ohio forever.... God shows you that His world and His plans for you is the best!!! I soooo miss having you here but am thrilled that you love where you are... I love you!!! Sherry (and cant wait for your blogs to begin again:)
August 18, 2009 @ 9:32 PM

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