Summertime and the livin's easy.

So it begins. Summer 2015. Like most Jersey folk, I kicked off (and will probably end) the season at my favorite spot: 7th Avenue in North Wildwood. There's just something about the beach, and for me, I finally figured out what it is. Reflection. 

 Sometimes, (okay, maybe most of the time) when I go to the beach, I go solo. Conflicting schedules over the years have caused this, and by no means will that stop be from getting to my happy place. Solo trips have led me to a place of contentment, relaxation, and reflection. While on the beach this weekend, this verse popped into my head: Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

 I'd be a liar if I admitted I had no worries. As 27 quickly approaches, I worry about some things: switching jobs, finding an apartment, marriage, finances. Mostly, I just think about life. Am I living it to the full? Jesus gave me that freedom, as it says in John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Yet, I find myself sometimes worrying, more than actually living. 

 Maybe I'm the only one that reflects instead of relaxes while at the beach. Don't get my wrong, I do relax, but sometimes it just takes me longer to let go. As I was trying to relax while catchin' some sun this morning, the chorus of one of my favorite songs played over and over again in my head: 
You plead my cause, you right my wrongs
You break my chains, you overcome
You gave your life to give me mine
You say that I am free
How can it be, how can it be?


I'm resting in these words and in that verse above. The truth is, I am free. Free of worry, Free to live life to the full as is promised to me. So as I'm learning to worry less, and live more, I encourage y'all to do the same. Take life one day at a time. Be present, live in the moment, and enjoy the journey. Make memories, life is a precious thing. Don't take it for granted. 

Hakuna Matata,
Andee 

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