Well, it’s time to pack up and leave. I wouldn’t call it graduation day from this special classroom, but then again, maybe it is. Graduation means that one has learned the required curriculum and is now ready to apply the lessons.
Well, everything that we brought is packed up, leaving nothing behind that we didn’t bring. Well, minus the foods we consumed. We packed nothing that was here. Well, except some sand. It seems that no matter how much you shake, some of that pesky sand will stay with you. And here is the final exam, which I passed.
The lessons I discovered here at the beach, are still true in Fayette, Alabama. What I soaked into my mind and heart about the Truth of God on the beach, is still the Truth in Fayette. And the faithful God who revealed His Heart to me on the beach, still longs to reveal that Heart to me wherever I am. I do not have to be in some special place to hear God’s heart. Every moment of every day contains something to see about God–His Heart and His Desires for each of us.
So, I carry this with me–some sand and the truth that to see and hear God, I only need to be ready–to open my eyes, my heart, and my mind. This doesn’t mean I can give up our vacations, excuse me, our spiritual retreats. For like Jesus modeled, we need times apart from the ordinary routines in order to find that time of cleansing and refreshing. I prepare to go home–but like those Wise Men who found the Christ-Child, I go home a different way–because I am a different person. I am a different person because I made the decision to seek and listen to The Master Teacher.
Classes aren’t really over. It’s just the location of the classroom has changed. And thought the classroom changes, the Teacher remains. If I ever doubt this, I’m sure I will find a grain of beach sand somewhere in the car, in my home–and I will remember that God still has much to teach me.
Love God with all your heart. Love others the way God loves you. And make sure all the glory goes to Him!
Kingdom Pastor 
So glad you had a good “spiritual retreat.” They are the best kinds!
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Nothing that is Good comes to an end. God’s blessings are eternal. Only the merely good things, the things God gives to make our present life more comfortable, will end and they will be replaced with something much better.
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Exactly!
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It is neat how nature informs us of the mind, character, and attributes of God. -Jeff
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Indeed, after all, He is the Master Artist!
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Always nice when the education locale includes sand.
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always….
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