John 7: 37-39, John 4:13-15, Psalm 139:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 10:10, John 19:10-11, Luke 22:42, John 3:16-17, John 14:15-17, John 16:33, Isaiah 41:10,
Donny, that was an interesting prayer walk, which prompted me to reflect on the waves I've faced. Over the past few years, life has been quite challenging, and the waves represent the constant struggles I've encountered, one after another. However, with each wave, I stood firm and refused to be knocked down. Now, I see the waves as God's power and the spirit surrounding me.
I can relate to the idea of not asking for help and the challenge of accepting gifts. A friend explained that by refusing a gift or help, I am robbing someone of a blessing. You never want to deny someone that opportunity, so it's important to accept gifts, whatever they may be. It is a win for them and for you.
Donny, listened again to this prayer walk, inspiring walk on beach listening/ seeing the waves. For me the waves are reminders that challenges come in with each one, sometimes crashing ashore, then the flow of working through challenges, as the wave recedes it carries away worries, stresses and everything we have let go. Recently I was reflecting on my spiritual journey, realized that even the times when I was struggling, thinking God had forgotten me, He was there , I was just too caught up in struggles and was angry at God…his love was still there..sent angels to help and guide me. Am looking forward to future prayer walks, I do listen to each one, even though sometimes I don’t comment. Continued blessings!
I love the power of the waves as they roll and curl at the shore and the undertow that results, the sounds of the water as it smashes against the sandy or rocky beach. Years ago my answer would have differed. Now I am the gentle wave as it moves across the sand slowly with a little bit of foam to make life more interesting. Did you feel the sand sucking at your feet as the water ebbed? Lately I feel mired by the weight of what I have to carry. Still I have to believe that it will all turn out as my guardian angels will send me the strength to continue on the path that is ordained for me. Take care and may all your hopes and dreams come to fruition. Blessings always, Marion
Tried to write this last night but didn't go through. Enjoyed the prayer walk and the waves.
My thoughts were wouldn't it be grand that when we are battling the hard waves of life that we knew the moment that Jesus sitting on the throne by the right hand of God said a prayer for us. Looking up at the father and saying "Father, I gave my life for sinners and this one's mine. Help them in this battle on the waves of life".
Enjoyed walking with you on the beach this morning, Donny. Reminded me of the many walks I've taken with God on Sanibel Island, Fla. that brought me peace. Your footprints also reminded me of the story about the troubled man who called out to God asking why He had deserted him when he was most troubled -- why there was only one set of footprints in the sand -- and God answered, "because I was carrying you." ~ Jan xoxo
Hi Donny, awhile ago, I actually wrote a poem on waves that I believe is relevant to this post.
With the rise and fall of the waves, it feels like my life. With clinical depression, my life has highs and lows like the ebb and flow of the waves. I love watching the water and love to find a quite place to sit or walk and reflect.
So happy you got to go down to Mexico and spend some time there with Kerry and Graham🇲🇽🙏💖
Donnie what a beautiful way to share your walk with us. Just listening to the waves in the background added a level of peace to your message. I am always so impressed with the beauty that is your walk with God. One of my favorite parts of this walk was when you said that the times when you step out in peace and not necessarily comfort, you know that God provides that peace for you. I want to find this place, where I can walk in peace and know that no matter what I am safe in the situation. So, many times I walk the safe route (just outside of the waves if you will) and avoid those out of my comfort zone places, even when I know that is where I am being led. The fact that you are willing to share the good times and the struggles with all of us, is a great motivator to move into the places that are a times uncomfortable. Safe travels back to TN and thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. Peace and blessings.
Donny, enjoyed your prayer walk. Lots of food for thought and prayer. I've always enjoyed walking along beaches... the beautiful experience of sights, sounds, rhythm ... God's presence in the vastness of the sea. My favorite part of the wave is the sound of the sand or stones gently tumbling as the wave reaches the end of its forward motion and starts to retreat. I imagine what gifts God is bringing into my life and what He is taking back out to the sea or lake. And I love combing the beach at calm quiet times to find those treasures.
I had a little chuckle when you were taking about God coming and going in your life in unexpected ways ... as were the waves you were dodging.
Your trip to Mexico was meant to be ... you look so much more relaxed. Wonderful to have such good friends to encourage you..
Thank you for your prayers ... love you too. 🤗💕🙏🕯🙏
Hey Donnie as usual it was so good to see you and as usual your topics is what I am going through 😔🙏😢 well to start with the waves I feel like my life is on top of the waves and then something in my life happens like me having to surgery on my shoulder not working no money but I prayed and asked GOD to walk with me through this the next thing I had to stop working after Christmas cause my foot hurts so bad I couldn't stand it anymore 😔😢🙏 But like you I don't like asking for help or money from anyone that why I pushed myself the way I did my shoulder I can't figure it out how I did it by weed eating my yard like I have done for years I feel like GOD had to do something for me to stop 🙏😔😢 I don't know what is ahead in my life but GOD does that's all I know so I am leaving it in his hands 🙏🙏 Donnie please pray for me I really need your prayers also 🙏🙏 oh by the way I have heard people say don't drink the water over there don't know if it is true or not 🙏😔 enjoy yourself I think maybe that is what GOD was saying to you have fun and take care 🙏😊
I hope my question doesn't sound like a complaint - lol But I would like to know if you will go back to publishing the episodes on a specific day of the week or will it be random?
Well, as for imagining my life as a wave and its 3 parts: anticipation, swell and crash. I think my life goes through all of them. But, for me, the most important thing is not the part of the wave I am in, but rather "believing and living" trusting in my God who is the Creator of all things, and because He is the Creator of the sea and of my life, He has control over the "pride of the sea", and its great strength - Only Jesus is able to calm the sea with all its impetuosity - Mark 4:39
Psalm 89:9 tells us that God controls the impetuosity of the sea. So, the waves do not rise higher than He allows. That's how life's problems are; they don't go beyond what God allows. When God acts on our problems, our minds tend to stay calm, just like a calm sea when no wind blows on its surface or makes waves.
Ahhh, and do you know how I've been hearing God's voice? By reading the Bible, which is the Living Word of God.
Thank you for the Prayer Walk and for the images of this beautiful ocean and country that I love so much.
Just for today, my wave is to take a moment to engage in a conversation with my inner Self as if I were speaking to someone I deeply love, respect, and care for, think about how I would speak to them.
Reflect on the qualities I admire in those I cherish: kindness, understanding, and compassion. Bring those same qualities into my dialogue with myself. Consider how I would encourage a friend during a tough time, and their feelings, their struggles, their dreams. And direct that same kindness and understanding towards yourself.
Throughout the day to check in with ourself. Acknowledge our feelings, celebrate small victories, I will be gentle with myself during challenges, encourage myself and recognizing that I am deserving of the same warmth,
Love, and kindness to offer to others.
Acknowledge the importance of my practice and remember that thinking about a year, month, or even a week from now might feel overwhelming, so let's simplify it. Instead, focus on today Instead, embrace the idea of starting small—Begin this journey where I am right now, in this very moment.
This small shift in perspective can make a significant impact on my emotional well-being, nurturing a deeper sense of self-acceptance and appreciation
Donny, I loved your prayer walk. The waves were beautiful. I had my prayer answered. When you told me at dinner that night that Graham had asked you to go to Mexico but you weren’t sure if you could afford it, I prayed that God would make a way for you to go and there you are in Mexico. God is good. Hope to see you again soon
Wow, thanks for sharing that amazing Mexico beach. So glad you got to go and be there and hang with your friends and allow God to show you once again how he makes a way when your are obedient. Waves are a great metaphor for life, aren't they? I love watching surfers on the huge waves in Hawaii and some have learned to ride those big scary ones with skill. But even they encounter those sneaker waves that catch them off guard and no matter how experienced, they can go under. Every wave teaches us something if we let it. The ocean always reminds me of God's unlimited power. I'm so thankful I am one of His whom He loves and protects and that He walks beside me (or swims in this case. 😊) through all the waves of life. I hope He clearly showed you why He wanted you there. Hope you had fun and great fellowship!
My life has been in every part of the wave. Life is full of challenges, but at the same those challenges are lessons learned to help me grow faithfully as God challenges me to take the next steps into what He's called me to do. It reminds me of Jeremiah 31:35, "This is what the LORD says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD Almighty is his name," which is a message of hope and assurance for God's people. It reminds me that even in times of darkness and uncertainty, God's power and faithfulness are unchanging. No matter what storms we may face in life, we can trust in the One who created the universe and who keeps His word forever. This promise alone is to whom and where I place my trust and guidance.
What part of the wave am I on? I’m in the sound of it. The most beautiful sound to me is the quiet rushing sound. I look back in appreciation of where I came from but try to stick to the now. I’ve seen God step in and be the provider and give the strength we need. I try not to dwell on what I should have done but how can I use an experience to be closer to The Father. I’m thankful Graham gave you the idea to do these walks. He will be blessed as well as the many of us. I try not to claim to things because I might be stuck to them. I want to be an instrument in God’s plan. If I do that well I can find His joy.
Donny, that was an interesting prayer walk, which prompted me to reflect on the waves I've faced. Over the past few years, life has been quite challenging, and the waves represent the constant struggles I've encountered, one after another. However, with each wave, I stood firm and refused to be knocked down. Now, I see the waves as God's power and the spirit surrounding me.
I can relate to the idea of not asking for help and the challenge of accepting gifts. A friend explained that by refusing a gift or help, I am robbing someone of a blessing. You never want to deny someone that opportunity, so it's important to accept gifts, whatever they may be. It is a win for them and for you.
Donny, listened again to this prayer walk, inspiring walk on beach listening/ seeing the waves. For me the waves are reminders that challenges come in with each one, sometimes crashing ashore, then the flow of working through challenges, as the wave recedes it carries away worries, stresses and everything we have let go. Recently I was reflecting on my spiritual journey, realized that even the times when I was struggling, thinking God had forgotten me, He was there , I was just too caught up in struggles and was angry at God…his love was still there..sent angels to help and guide me. Am looking forward to future prayer walks, I do listen to each one, even though sometimes I don’t comment. Continued blessings!
I love the power of the waves as they roll and curl at the shore and the undertow that results, the sounds of the water as it smashes against the sandy or rocky beach. Years ago my answer would have differed. Now I am the gentle wave as it moves across the sand slowly with a little bit of foam to make life more interesting. Did you feel the sand sucking at your feet as the water ebbed? Lately I feel mired by the weight of what I have to carry. Still I have to believe that it will all turn out as my guardian angels will send me the strength to continue on the path that is ordained for me. Take care and may all your hopes and dreams come to fruition. Blessings always, Marion
Tried to write this last night but didn't go through. Enjoyed the prayer walk and the waves.
My thoughts were wouldn't it be grand that when we are battling the hard waves of life that we knew the moment that Jesus sitting on the throne by the right hand of God said a prayer for us. Looking up at the father and saying "Father, I gave my life for sinners and this one's mine. Help them in this battle on the waves of life".
Enjoyed walking with you on the beach this morning, Donny. Reminded me of the many walks I've taken with God on Sanibel Island, Fla. that brought me peace. Your footprints also reminded me of the story about the troubled man who called out to God asking why He had deserted him when he was most troubled -- why there was only one set of footprints in the sand -- and God answered, "because I was carrying you." ~ Jan xoxo
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Hi Donny, awhile ago, I actually wrote a poem on waves that I believe is relevant to this post.
With the rise and fall of the waves, it feels like my life. With clinical depression, my life has highs and lows like the ebb and flow of the waves. I love watching the water and love to find a quite place to sit or walk and reflect.
So happy you got to go down to Mexico and spend some time there with Kerry and Graham🇲🇽🙏💖
Donnie what a beautiful way to share your walk with us. Just listening to the waves in the background added a level of peace to your message. I am always so impressed with the beauty that is your walk with God. One of my favorite parts of this walk was when you said that the times when you step out in peace and not necessarily comfort, you know that God provides that peace for you. I want to find this place, where I can walk in peace and know that no matter what I am safe in the situation. So, many times I walk the safe route (just outside of the waves if you will) and avoid those out of my comfort zone places, even when I know that is where I am being led. The fact that you are willing to share the good times and the struggles with all of us, is a great motivator to move into the places that are a times uncomfortable. Safe travels back to TN and thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. Peace and blessings.
Donny, enjoyed your prayer walk. Lots of food for thought and prayer. I've always enjoyed walking along beaches... the beautiful experience of sights, sounds, rhythm ... God's presence in the vastness of the sea. My favorite part of the wave is the sound of the sand or stones gently tumbling as the wave reaches the end of its forward motion and starts to retreat. I imagine what gifts God is bringing into my life and what He is taking back out to the sea or lake. And I love combing the beach at calm quiet times to find those treasures.
I had a little chuckle when you were taking about God coming and going in your life in unexpected ways ... as were the waves you were dodging.
Your trip to Mexico was meant to be ... you look so much more relaxed. Wonderful to have such good friends to encourage you..
Thank you for your prayers ... love you too. 🤗💕🙏🕯🙏
A little ocean music ... La Mer by Debussy
https://youtu.be/FOCucJw7iT8?si=IREKW0triXQijIJX
Hey Donnie as usual it was so good to see you and as usual your topics is what I am going through 😔🙏😢 well to start with the waves I feel like my life is on top of the waves and then something in my life happens like me having to surgery on my shoulder not working no money but I prayed and asked GOD to walk with me through this the next thing I had to stop working after Christmas cause my foot hurts so bad I couldn't stand it anymore 😔😢🙏 But like you I don't like asking for help or money from anyone that why I pushed myself the way I did my shoulder I can't figure it out how I did it by weed eating my yard like I have done for years I feel like GOD had to do something for me to stop 🙏😔😢 I don't know what is ahead in my life but GOD does that's all I know so I am leaving it in his hands 🙏🙏 Donnie please pray for me I really need your prayers also 🙏🙏 oh by the way I have heard people say don't drink the water over there don't know if it is true or not 🙏😔 enjoy yourself I think maybe that is what GOD was saying to you have fun and take care 🙏😊
I am praying for you now
Thanks 🙏 GOD is good
I hope my question doesn't sound like a complaint - lol But I would like to know if you will go back to publishing the episodes on a specific day of the week or will it be random?
Well, as for imagining my life as a wave and its 3 parts: anticipation, swell and crash. I think my life goes through all of them. But, for me, the most important thing is not the part of the wave I am in, but rather "believing and living" trusting in my God who is the Creator of all things, and because He is the Creator of the sea and of my life, He has control over the "pride of the sea", and its great strength - Only Jesus is able to calm the sea with all its impetuosity - Mark 4:39
Psalm 89:9 tells us that God controls the impetuosity of the sea. So, the waves do not rise higher than He allows. That's how life's problems are; they don't go beyond what God allows. When God acts on our problems, our minds tend to stay calm, just like a calm sea when no wind blows on its surface or makes waves.
Ahhh, and do you know how I've been hearing God's voice? By reading the Bible, which is the Living Word of God.
Thank you for the Prayer Walk and for the images of this beautiful ocean and country that I love so much.
I'm trying to publish on Wednesdays again but my life isn't always so scheduled.
Just for today, my wave is to take a moment to engage in a conversation with my inner Self as if I were speaking to someone I deeply love, respect, and care for, think about how I would speak to them.
Reflect on the qualities I admire in those I cherish: kindness, understanding, and compassion. Bring those same qualities into my dialogue with myself. Consider how I would encourage a friend during a tough time, and their feelings, their struggles, their dreams. And direct that same kindness and understanding towards yourself.
Throughout the day to check in with ourself. Acknowledge our feelings, celebrate small victories, I will be gentle with myself during challenges, encourage myself and recognizing that I am deserving of the same warmth,
Love, and kindness to offer to others.
Acknowledge the importance of my practice and remember that thinking about a year, month, or even a week from now might feel overwhelming, so let's simplify it. Instead, focus on today Instead, embrace the idea of starting small—Begin this journey where I am right now, in this very moment.
This small shift in perspective can make a significant impact on my emotional well-being, nurturing a deeper sense of self-acceptance and appreciation
Donny, I loved your prayer walk. The waves were beautiful. I had my prayer answered. When you told me at dinner that night that Graham had asked you to go to Mexico but you weren’t sure if you could afford it, I prayed that God would make a way for you to go and there you are in Mexico. God is good. Hope to see you again soon
Wow, thanks for sharing that amazing Mexico beach. So glad you got to go and be there and hang with your friends and allow God to show you once again how he makes a way when your are obedient. Waves are a great metaphor for life, aren't they? I love watching surfers on the huge waves in Hawaii and some have learned to ride those big scary ones with skill. But even they encounter those sneaker waves that catch them off guard and no matter how experienced, they can go under. Every wave teaches us something if we let it. The ocean always reminds me of God's unlimited power. I'm so thankful I am one of His whom He loves and protects and that He walks beside me (or swims in this case. 😊) through all the waves of life. I hope He clearly showed you why He wanted you there. Hope you had fun and great fellowship!
My life has been in every part of the wave. Life is full of challenges, but at the same those challenges are lessons learned to help me grow faithfully as God challenges me to take the next steps into what He's called me to do. It reminds me of Jeremiah 31:35, "This is what the LORD says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD Almighty is his name," which is a message of hope and assurance for God's people. It reminds me that even in times of darkness and uncertainty, God's power and faithfulness are unchanging. No matter what storms we may face in life, we can trust in the One who created the universe and who keeps His word forever. This promise alone is to whom and where I place my trust and guidance.
What part of the wave am I on? I’m in the sound of it. The most beautiful sound to me is the quiet rushing sound. I look back in appreciation of where I came from but try to stick to the now. I’ve seen God step in and be the provider and give the strength we need. I try not to dwell on what I should have done but how can I use an experience to be closer to The Father. I’m thankful Graham gave you the idea to do these walks. He will be blessed as well as the many of us. I try not to claim to things because I might be stuck to them. I want to be an instrument in God’s plan. If I do that well I can find His joy.