Treasures: Gather As You Find Them – Part Four

Treasures: Gather as You Find Them – Part Four in my Series: Finding Treasures After a Storm

I find the coolest things when I shop at TJ Maxx. I have learned if I really love something, I need to buy it; it may not be there when I go back again. So, gathering treasures when I see them is important.

God told His people to gather memorial stones. These stones helped to pass along the stories of God’s faithfulness to the next generation.

Memorial stones are faith-builders—for others and reminders for us. These bits of shimmering hope give us fuel for the next storm that arises. They become reminders of God’s provision and sovereignty.

Gathering treasures when I see them is important. #BeOnTheLookOut #GodSpeaks all the time. Click To Tweet

Gathering Treasure – My Memorial Stones

 

While beachcombing for treasure, God spoke in interesting ways through what I observed…

A woman arrived with her dog. She had a nifty ball throwing stick (I assume so she didn’t have to touch the slimy thing) and began to throw the ball. Her dog, however, had a very different idea of the game. Mary-Jane wasn’t bringing the ball back. She ran like a crazy dog, slid in the wet sand, tumbled over her own feet, and then left the ball behind for her master to fetch.

So what did God speak to me through this story?

God has plans for me today. But instead, I take off, running in all directions, with my own ideas, and wear myself out in the process. I can miss the point of this day’s purpose just like Mary-Jane.

Do you run in all directions, with your own ideas, and #WearYourselfOut in the process? #MyIdeasOrGod's? Click To Tweet

Another Observation and How God Spoke

As I watched the ocean waves, a prayer poured out onto the pages of my journal:

Lord, help me to feel your love today.

Then, I saw two people arrive on the beach. One went barely to the edge of the water and let the wave lick her feet. The other, further down the beach went all in — diving headfirst into the cresting waves.

Which one am I?

The one with the wet toes left quickly — she was satisfied. The other was still riding the waves. I could hear her squeals of laughter and joy.

What Did God Say to Me in This?

{From my journal} I didn’t even get my feet wet. I strolled along the water’s edge looking for treasures that were washed up on the beach – not realizing the source of that treasure holds so much more. Teach me to go all in! Help me to experience the vastness of your love. I won’t experience its depths unless I let go and dive in.

Teach me to go all in! Help me to experience the vastness of your love. #LoveWithAbandon #GodHasSoMuchMore4U Click To Tweet

Writing Them Down

These are the sorts of things I write in my journal. They are glimpses of God’s presence and fingerprints in my life that shape my faith and relationship with Him.

When I take note of a God-moment, it helps me to chronicle His blessings. As I slow down enough to gather those treasures, I savor all that He is doing around me.

Savor His Bits of Grace

Don’t be afraid to spend time listening and watching for those pieces of grace God leaves for you. It’s easy to get caught up in the rain clouds and darkness. But His treasures will glimmer, especially in the dark.

Jesus tells me in Matthew that when I seek, I will find. He promises to give me treasures despite the storm as I walk the road of life. I only need to keep the Light of His presence in view so that He can shine it on the places that make up my story—the story of His faithfulness.

God gives treasures glimmer, especially in the dark. #SeeGodWorking #Don'tMissGod'sBlessings Click To Tweet

Do you write down what God is doing in your life?

I would love to hear your stories. Scroll down and leave a comment; I know it will encourage me and others to hear it.

I hope you enjoyed this journey with me as I took time to be alone with God at the seashore. If you missed any in the series, you can find them here:

Part One: After a storm – Finding Treasures

Part Two: Looking from every angle

Part Three: A Better Perspective

Jeanne

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