Water. Rock. Sun/Son.

This summer, I made my way across Ontario entirely by myself, camping along the way. As I was travelling during the week, there were even times when I was the only person staying over night in my area of the campground. For the first time in my life, I was truly alone and without somewhere to call home - I had yet to move into my new apartment, but everything was already gone from my old place, packed and being shipped in a large truck. For that week, I was utterly alone, and living out of my car. Strangely, I kept finding myself being drawn to the secluded beaches, rather than hiking through the trees as I normally prefer. I would end up sitting on the beach for hours on end with nothing but my thoughts and my camera, attempting to capture what I was seeing well enough to explain the emotions I was feeling. It was at this spot in Neys Provincial Park that I finally realized why I was repeatedly being drawn to the beach. 

John 4:14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life. 


Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 


1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 


It was in these spots that I was clearly being shown physical reminders of the greatest gifts God has given us. The water crashing up against the firm rock I was laying on, the cold spray jolting me awake, and the sun providing me with a comfortable warmth. 


I realized the beaches at each campground were giving me a great opportunity to be reminded of God's presence in my life, as well as the many gifts He has given me. Although I was alone, I never felt lonely, and until this point I hadn't figured out why. But being surrounded by the water, rock and sun He created reminded me that God is always with me. He is forever holding me up on His rock so that I don't get swept away by seas of sin, yet still sprinkling me with water to remind me that I am alive because of Him. And even when my surroundings appear cold and damp, His light provides warmth and guidance that cuts through to my soul. God is with me, and His living water is in me, forever having me connected to Him. 


Praying that we can all feel the comfort of God's presence with us, even when we feel we are alone.