People (And Fish) Are Friends! Not Food!

Today was a scorcher. I mean, it was ridiculously hot. So hot that the "breeze" was just a bunch of hot air blowing around and the biting flies were out. This of course meant that I had no choice than to get in the water. Now, normally, I love being in the water. But after all this shark nonsense, I haven't been too keen on getting in. Today was a different story. I'll admit, the water was refreshing, and I was glad to have gotten in...until something hit my foot. It was probably just a giant rock, but I was outta there. No. Thank. You. (Insert crossing arm emoji).

So there I was, lying out in the sun. Trying to get my tan on. I don't know about any of you, but sand is perhaps one of the most uncomfortable places to lay down - I was practically sculpting the sand so I was comfortable. Sleep did not come easily though, as my brother was "singing" the Star Wars score, among other movie scores. So I was left with my thoughts - millions of them. 

I'm going to admit: I'm not happy 100% of the time. I know it's hard to believe, but alas, it's true. And today happened to be one of those days. I had just received some news and quickly hid my face to conceal the tears that were rolling down my cheeks. It's not always easy to say, "it's okay, I'm going to be okay." Because right now, I don't feel okay. Right now, I want to be snuggled in my bed, surrounded by macarons and Netflix, free to feel however I want. The Netflix will probably come later. Macarons are just so darn expensive. 

While I was getting ready to go out, a song came on my phone by The Brilliance. I met the members of the group a year ago when I was at the Calvin Symposium and have fallen in love with their music. The Sun Will Rise came on (which is one of my favorites) and I felt more at peace about everything. 

"The sun will rise, the sun will rise bringing life to the earth as it springs from the ground. The sun will rise, the sun will rise; won't you dry all your tears, lay your burden down?" 

It's a simple message, but ever so powerful. The sun will still rise, even in seasons of sadness. So dry your tears, give your burdens to your Father and keep on keeping on. There are going to be times when God has a different plan for you - that's okay. Trust in Him and remember He has everything planned out. And it's gonna be great. 

So now I'm going to eat some chili on this not so chilly day, and go hang out in OCM. I think they have fried food, so that will probably happen. 

Remember that you are loved. God has a door that He will open for you, probably when you least expect it. Be patient. Enjoy every moment in front of you. 

Let the good times roll, 
Ellie