Isn't it easy to have joy in your heart on the "good" days? We can still have that same joy on days that just seem so difficult to get through. Join me as I journey through each day focusing on the One who gives complete joy.
I create art using shells as the medium because like people, shells are unique and different. Some whole, some broken, each with a story to tell. Read about my story and see a sampling of my work on this site. I am glad you are here!
Have Joy
Finding hidden things...
Beachcombers know that the prime time for shell collecting is during low tide. As the water recedes off the beach, it reveals beautiful ocean treasures that have been hidden.
Scripture tells us that God has given us His hidden treasure. Isaiah 45:3 says,
"And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness—secret riches.
I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord,
the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name."
And in Matthew 13, Jesus tells us about the man who discovers a hidden treasure in a field and is so filled with joy, he sells all that he has to buy the field. This parable is describing what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Our joy is found in the Lord, and in knowing that we have a treasure awaiting us beyond our wildest dreams.
I encourage you to look for the hidden treasures in the every day. Some days can be so tough, but God always provides something for us to be thankful for. He places reminders about His love for us everywhere... we just have to look. Especially during low tide.