6AM pure barre class ended, and the sun hadn't come up yet. I took the opportunity to head to the beach and watch the sunrise in solitude. It was an incredible way to start the day in prayer and in adoration of God's majesty.
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How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!
Psalm 139:17-18 NLT
...SUNSET
Got to see one of these at the beach this week too. (Can you tell how much I love living here?) My heart has been breaking for one of my best friends all week. These beautiful, God-created moments were the perfect time for me to lift her family up to our Father in prayer. No matter what...He is still good.
Got to see one of these at the beach this week too. (Can you tell how much I love living here?) My heart has been breaking for one of my best friends all week. These beautiful, God-created moments were the perfect time for me to lift her family up to our Father in prayer. No matter what...He is still good.
My mommy was here!!! For less than 24 hours, but it was still so wonderful. I love having our family and friends visit us in our new(ish) city. It makes my heart sing!
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My little sister's post about her Life Lately had me thinking a lot [...of defensive big sister thoughts]. I confess: I cried happy tears reading all of your sweet comments of encouragement to her. I know her sweet, sensitive heart soaked up every last drop.
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...and I'll stop there because I could write about this topic for days. I think I feel a new post coming on. :)
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It's so good to have time with Mom! And I'm so loving the sunshine in general now that we're seeing more of it here!
ReplyDeleteLoving those sunrise/sunset pictures! Yay for mommy time! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start the day! I love the one about your sister, I need to go check out her blog!
ReplyDeleteThese are some seriously great favorites. Expecially the first few! There is something about a sunrise that is so calming! Have a lovely weekend!
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Beautiful beach pix!! So jealous!! Happy Friday friend! Xoxo!
ReplyDeleteHoping all is well with your friend - sometimes feeling helpless is so hard when our loved ones are hurting. But prayer is the best way to lift them up, for sure! May God bring peace and comfort to her no matter what circumstances she is facing right now!:) And loving that you are such a good big sis. Looking forward to the post you have coming on the Life Lately topic that Hope wrote about:)
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend, sweet friend!:)
Love you sisssyyyy. You make me smile so big. Also lol'ed at the we all quote our moms and pinned it immediately. The sunrise + sunset pictures are beautiful and so peaceful. Would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous ;)!! Love your heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm always so jealous of your lovely sunrise/sunset pictures! Just gorgeous! And I'm so happy Hope shared what's been going on in her life with her post. The encouragement we all have for each other in this blogging world is fantastic! Hugs to her and you my dear! xo
ReplyDeleteYour sunrises & sunset pics are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sunset, so lovely. God is so good!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful sunrise and sunset! What an amazing way to spend quiet time with the Lord! Praying for your sister. I know how hard it is to have an autoimmune disorder. Yay for mama time this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day and weekend!xoxo
I am so proud of you sticking to your getting up early routine! That is so awesome, now that I'm finally getting over my bad cold I might try and get into this again.
ReplyDeleteI need to move back to Wilmington so we can hang out! Pure Barre + sunrise? I could handle that!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday, friend!
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Love mama time & your GORGEOUS pics! Happy weekend to you, love!
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I love having family visit too! My parents just arrived last night and my mom is staying for a whole week!
ReplyDeletewords cannot express how much i wish i were at a beach right now! currently in working in pennsylvania..it's not exactly warm here yet :)
ReplyDeleteand so great to have some mom time! when i lived overseas my family came to visit me and it wasnt until they got there that i really appreciated how special it was!
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That sunset is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to move to the beach! We currently love 2 hrs away which is way closer than I've ever loved before but still. I'm jealous lol my life's been crazy this week so I'm just seeing your giveaway glad it's still open!!! Lol Have a fabulous weekend!!
ReplyDeleteoh the sun! what a wonderful gift it is...so gorgeous Elise! also, I am the champion of happy tears, I am so emotional and cry at the drop of a hat out of pure joy for others! I get you girl! happy friday! much love xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat beach is enough to make anyone's heart a little envious right now! Happy Friday!!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures of the sunset/sunrise are so incredibly beautiful! So glad you had a good visit with your mom even if it was quick! I hope you have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteAh, where do you live? I live at the beach too! And I'm loving that you got to spend a sunrise and a sunset at the beach. Such sweet time to love on Jesus!
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Those sun pictures make me want to be at the beach so badly!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous sunrise and sunset pictures! I wish I was at the beach, too! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend, my dear!
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I adore the sunrise/sunset pictures. I know how peaceful that is and perfect time to lift up your friend in prayers. And 24 hours is better than none! I love time with my mom. Happy Friday, sweet friend :)
ReplyDeleteThat mom quote is so true!!
ReplyDeleteI loveee the sunrise & sunset pictures - what a treat to live so close to the beach!! How fun is the Mom quote - I saw that this week & it made me smile, sooo true! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love you, sweet angel!! Though our time was short, it was precious and I hold tight to every moment i have with my kiddies!! I cried leaving and miss you more than you can imagine:) xoxoxo love and prayers always, Mommy
ReplyDeleteI am just so jealous! How wonderful to finish a workout and then sit on the beach in silence. I'm living vicariously through you right now!
ReplyDeleteLove a good sunrise and sunset!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are killing me with your beautiful sunrise and sunsets... beyond jealous!! But really - I should just get up and see what ours look like huh? ;)
ReplyDeleteLove love love #1. I would do just about anything to get to the beach right about now. Your sister is awesome. Love her blog and her honest posts. What a sweet family yall have :)
ReplyDeleteLOVING this post!! I causes me to praise God for the beauty of His creation, & for the sweet, caring heart He's given you for others ...& best of all, the fact that He is still good - in all things, in the blissful seasons & heartbreaking moments - it's steadfast truth, He is good!!! Love you, my sweet friend!! ((Big Hugs!))
ReplyDeleteThat beach...stunning!! Wow! I'd love to be able to see that all the time! East Texas can be SO blah! :) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteAh yes. Your sweet, sweet sister. I feel her. So much.
ReplyDeleteHooray for mama time. No matter how old I get, I still always want my Mom around :)
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ReplyDeleteLove the sunrise pic… but 6am?? Props to you for working out that early!
ReplyDeleteI love that you are always retreating to the beach... we do the very same thing! Nothing is better than to see the beauty that the Lord has set sooooo close to us. :) happy friday friend!!
ReplyDeleteThat sunrise is BREATHTAKING! Love the handy work of our God!
ReplyDeleteI really do quote my mother on a regular basis. I used to be embarrassed, but now I own it. Love your sunrise and sunset pictures!
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I am so obsessed with that quote! It's so funny how she comes out totally unexpected! haha! Hope you have so much fun with momma this weekend!
ReplyDeletethere's nothing quite like a sunrise over the ocean ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing way to start the day! I'm going to make a point to head to the beach for a sunrise this summer :) Hope you had a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI need to get to the beach for a sunrise stat!!
ReplyDeleteYour view...absolutely amazing. And, hello, good for you continuing to get your booty up early in the morning. Feels good, doesn't it?? Also, time with mama can't be beat. I think I talked mine into coming to stay with me one night this week while the hubby is gone. =)
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