A Wave Prayer

After a disastrous internet date where he kept grilling about my "feelings" regarding my ex- husband I ended up in tears and went to the only place I could think of. Shell Beach.
I thought if I sat by the waves and listened, God would talk to me and tell me how to get over all this pain. I texted my ex-boyfriend/spiritual guide with a thank you for our first date in this amazing place before walking down the steps to see if He would send me a sign.

The waves crashed again and again all around but no booming voice spoke from the stars. I just kept crying and saying, "God, what do you want from me? I'm doing all the spiritual work. I'm praying. I'm meditating. I'm listening to wise council. Why does it still hurt so much?"

No answer. No sweet arms around me. I was still alone. Just me, the stars and the waves. They kept coming again and again flooding my heart with beautiful memories. Times that would never come again.

The tide rose. I had to move up the steps to keep from being splashed. The waves never did stop.

And there was God's answer. Keep moving like those waves. Sometimes they'll throw you against the rocks and rip at your heart but there will be moments like holding Scott's hand that will rock your world.

You just have to be patient.

And never forget to pray.