Today started with some time at the beach, which is always therapeutic. But I thought I would try the closest, rather than my favourite, usual one. But I didn't last long there.
Looking south toward Surfers Paradise. This beach is much more exposed, and much cooler as a result. I didn't feel ok with leaving my towel and drink bottle on the sand whilst I walked.
I just went back to the car and drove to where I feel good. :) Where I know I can get the beach walk experience I am used to. :)
Burleigh! I never regret going! Never! A HIGH.
So, I had my walk and prayed as I went. The money glitch I mentioned yesterday needed to be corrected, and calls about it came through early. My husband, Larrie, was helpful there but I was also somewhat distracted my personal heart matter.
I felt persuaded about what I needed to do but my heart was breaking over the prospect-as it has been for months, for I have tried to avoid having to go through the inevitable heart-ache of my situation. A LOW low.
But, my assurance that I would have 'peace' even in the pain of difficulty, and assurance of what is best even in hardship-come the end of my 100 Days, and that's the benefit of walking with the Lord.
I followed through on my decision and then cried my way through much of the rest of the day.
I also followed through with my plan to do some artwork today, even though I'd not done any work all week, due to being under the weather. Being emotionally strained was even more reason to keep to my intention.
It was a good decision, because what I accomplished and how wonderful I felt about it, made it the high of highs for the week. It isn't complete, but it is the first colour pencil portrait I've done. I have many graphite works, ink and watercolour works and some digital works, you can see here on one of my Facebook pages.
Here is the work I did today. :) This is my Grandbaby Girl, Pearl. <3
The time for mourning is over; Rejoice! The season of singing has come! A personal word to me earlier in the year.
Forget the former things,
Do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland. Is 43:18-20
As gut wrenchingly difficult as it can be to turn away from the deep attachments of the past, it is time to find fresh hopes for the future. Easier said than done for sure, but God is faithful and His grace is sufficient.
Amen.
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