Hello friends, I so hope that you’re well and happy. Summertime for me is so special. I love to be in the sun. I so enjoy my family time at the pool or ocean too. My sweet little family just got back from an amazing time together in Destin. We haven’t been all together on a vacation in a very long time. This was actually the first time all together since my divorce. Vacations with toxicity are not exactly what I would consider a real family getaway. Always conflict and issues of one thing or another. But honestly, that was the way of life at home anyway. But this year we were all together in peace and in all honesty, peace, and celebration of us being together! My children and grandchildren have seen a transformation of someone that was so nervous and unhappy into a loving, calm, and the absolutely happiest woman. We had an absolute ball together. We hated to leave our happy place for sure. For me, the sweetest things in life are the simplest and smallest. There’s nothing like those little angels calling their KK in the sweetest and most southern country drawl.
Over the last few weeks, there have been repeated messages about being the salt and light. Well, there are no coincidences just God’s nudges. For me, there are many different ways and means to be the light or what the light is actually shining. As a people, we are to be set apart and live according to God’s word so that those around us can see Him through us and our actions, as Matthew 5: 13-16 states. Another meaning for me is that the light can bring a true understanding of God’s word to people as in Psalm 119:130. No matter which light is talked about. They both point to God’s word and goodness. His unfailing love and mercy for His children. When I look back over the last two years of my life, I had folks pointing “light”; words of comfort, scripture, and prayers in my path. A close friend of mine said, “I don’t know why we can’t love each other and pray for one another”. As in all people everywhere. They are right. This is another “light” we can be in this dark world. I’m one of those people who just love to love people and make them smile. I love to brighten someone’s day. I believe that shining God’s light is a part of that as well. At the same time, I have to admit that I’m totally introverted. Yes, the front desk employee and greeter at church smiling is totally an introvert. But you know God puts us all in places to use us for His purposes. Being in these places has taught me to allow His light to shine through me and as a matter of fact, I ask this is my daily prayer to fill me totally with His Holy Spirit as to allow Him to use me and shine His light for others I come in contact with to see.
As we ended our wonderful week together, on vacation I saw many memories made that were also the “light” for me. My family is a testimony of God’s light, love, and everlasting mercies. Living authentically and surrounded by the love of your family is the light we are and give. Being in and around God’s creation also brings much light into my life. Last year was monumental for me and the background picture of this blog is the first sunrise on the beach in my healing journey. It was a gorgeous morning and yes, I still run on vacation. I ran straight to the beach that morning and got that picture before finishing my run on the beach. What goodness and peace God has truly blessed me with on this journey. I always feel closer to God at the beach for some reason but when you are surrounded by the ones who love you the most it all means so much more. His light shines in our healing if we allow Him to do so. This girl is gonna shine her light for all to see their way through their healing. No matter what journey of healing you may be on, it’s our “light” that paves the way for others on their journeys.
So glad you are with me on this healing journey! I pray that you have a wonderful week healing and thriving!