A Sunset By The Water

A couple of weeks ago we spent an evening out by the water ... again. I brought a blanket for us to sit on while Riley found a perfect spot on the sand and immediately began to fill his little pail with different sizes of rocky sand. It felt pleasant when we arrived.

Natural light is always the best when taking pictures. The golden hour is my favorite!

Hanging out by the water is my favorite thing to do just before sunset or during the late afternoon. It not only provides me peace and perspective about my life but being out by the water is also calming to the ones I love. Whether the water is still, rippling or crashing waves, warm, cold or breezy ... God is in everything.

Whatever it is that you treasure and brings you pleasure, soak yourself in it ... of course, as long as we honor Him. Always remember -Philippians 4:8.

For me it's a lot of things:
Fall and its vibrant colors, Christmas, the smell of coffee, bacon, chimney, bonfire, ocean, pine trees, rain and hay. The mountains and the ocean. Cats, outings, reading, writing, crafts, and being surrounded by loved ones, the feeling of togetherness. The cozy feeling we have at home, my bed. Wearing sweats, sweaters, cozy socks, blankets. Christmas and country music and jazz. Living simply, the country, a single candle on the windowsill. Movies that are touching to the heart. Falling asleep to rain and waking up to rain ... and much more.

God wants us to have pleasure. He was the One who created all things beautiful for us to enjoy in the first place.
Do things that makes you happy, that brings you joy. It is written in Matthew 6:21: For where your treasure is, there your heart {your love} will be also  ... and in Psalm 16:11: In your presence is fullness of joy, and at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.