Lulling Waters

"I sank my feet down in the sand and just stood there letting the waves crash against me. The current made me feel like I was getting pulled in when I wasn't. It's like God: even when you're just standing there, He's going to make a way to pull you close to Him. Lull you to Him. We serve a romantic God."  -- Stevie Walker-Webb

Tonight the cast hung out at the lake. It was fantastic. Stevie told me this as our night was drawing to a close. The sun had long ago gone down, the families had left the beach hours ago, and it was peaceful. I found myself many times just standing in the water as if I was soaking it in. I've felt so dry lately.

And I don't think it's just been because it's hot. I think dryness has taken hold of every part of my being. It's easy for me to ignore though, because I get to busy to notice. You know the dryness that happens when you haven't taken the time to just sit in one place for long enough to hear your own heart beat, to listen to nothing, to talk to God. That's the kind of dryness that suddenly became clear to me.

I've been living in a desert this summer. It seems easy to blend into the sea of Christians that surround me on a daily basis. I think that's where we most often get caught, trapped into feeling just okay when we have the ability to feel fantastic.

But maybe I'm just naive. Nonetheless, I think Stevie is right. God draws us towards Him no matter what. The ocean of His love draws us close.

I do know some things for sure. Water is restoring. Stars are beautiful (but not as bright here, I miss Midwest stars). Laughter is a gift. Friends are precious. And love is stronger than anything else.

Until next time, be lulled by a romantic God.