Saturday, August 10, 2013

Sunrise at Carolina Beach


Could we with ink the ocean fill, 
And were the skies of parchment made, 
Were every stalk on earth a quill, 
And every man a scribe by trade, 
To write the love of God above, 
Would drain the ocean dry. 
Nor could the scroll contain the whole, 
Though stretched from sky to sky.

O love of God, how rich and pure!
 How measureless and strong! 
It shall forevermore endure 
The saints' and angels' song.

(from the hymn 'The Love of God" ~ Frederick Lehman)


I pray you experience the love of God this week!

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56 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    So beautiful......I feel calm and serene just looking at it...thanks...I needed that...:)

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    1. Debby RayAugust 10, 2013 at 3:49 PM

      So glad you are feeling calm now...hope the poison ivy is better! :)

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 10, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    How beautiful and what a glorious beach! Enjoy your weekend my friend!

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    1. Debby RayAugust 10, 2013 at 6:24 PM

      Thanks...I love it there. You have a blessed weekend as well!

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  3. CeilAugust 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    HI Debbie! What gorgeous photos! The purple in the second one is just amazing. And the love of God is so much purer than even this! Hard to believe, isn't it??

    Thanks for the peace of this blogpost!
    Ceil

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    1. Debby RayAugust 10, 2013 at 6:26 PM

      Thanks, Ceil...this is my absolute favorite thing...being on the beach at daybreak. You can almost hear the voice of God speaking. Have a blessed weekend!

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  4. S. EtoleAugust 11, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    So much peace to be found in these.

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    1. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      It's the one place I truly feel His peace...don't get there as often as I'd like.

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  5. PoppyAugust 11, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Debby.

    Beautiful, beaming and bold photos of the sky and the sea! They go hand-in-hand, don't they? The big picture is bigger than life; I see a shining, pure light of a cross. Do you?

    Hope you are having a wonderful day!

    Poppy

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  6. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Yes, Poppy...I did see the cross! I feel His presence so close to me when I'm at the ocean.

    Blessings!

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  7. PondsideAugust 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    It's a poetry kind of day, and yours is beautiful!

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    1. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM

      I see I forgot to put the author's name in my post...I can't take credit or the words to that beautiful hymn. Thanks for your sweet comment though!

      Blessings!

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  8. eileeninmdAugust 11, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Lovely poem and a beautiful sunrise capture. Enjoy your week ahead!

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  9. RajeshAugust 11, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous sunrise.

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  10. podsoAugust 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    A beautiful sunrise. I feel like I've "met" you before, but I have enjoyed looking through some of your posts as we live in the same state. I really liked the foot shot on the porch in Fancy Gap! :-)

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    1. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      You know I have felt the same way about a few folks I've "met" on here since I started this blogging thing! There is just something about it...kind of like an extended family or something. So, you like the pic of my ugly feet...lol! I tried to hide my bunion that I inherited from my mom!

      Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comment!

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  11. Noel MorataAugust 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    what a beautiful sunrise, love being by the ocean.

    Come and link up with us today for Travel Photo Mondays, the link is open all week.

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  12. Mary Howell CromerAugust 11, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Debby, these are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful~

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    1. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Mary,

      Thanks so much. I love the beach...seeing it every time is like seeing it for the first time for me. Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 11, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Magnificent photography of nature's beauty ~ thanks, carol, xo

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  14. GayleAugust 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    There isn't anything more spectacular than sunsets and sunrises. I think it's a God thing. I love the old hymn you posted and play it often on my piano. Great pictures!

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    1. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

      Thanks Gayle...you are right, it's a God thing. I feel so close to Him at the ocean. Old hymns usually say it best :)

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  15. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 11, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    An inspiring sunrise giving promise to a good day.

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    1. Debby RayAugust 11, 2013 at 5:25 PM

      Love the rising and setting of the sun! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  16. Gardening in a SandboxAugust 12, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    What a special place and what a beautiful sunrise. Give thanks. Valerie

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  17. Debby RayAugust 12, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Valerie...thanks for the sweet comment! Yes, it is a special place and thank you for visiting my blog.

    Blessings,
    Debby

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  18. BeverlyAugust 12, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    We love Carolina Beach, too. Your photos are so lovely and peaceful. Thank you for sharing.

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  19. LorrieAugust 12, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful photos, and a beautiful hymn. God's love - greater and deeper than the ocean. Thank you.

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    1. Debby RayAugust 12, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you, Lorrie...nothing quite as captivating as the ocean...a true example of just one of many beautiful gift He has given!

      Blessings,
      Debby

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  20. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Hi, thanks for the encouragement and reminder of God's love.

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  21. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    thanks for the beautiful carolina sunrise, It reminds me of the trips to South Carolina (hilton Head) and how beautiful it was!
    Sarah from http://www.thehopejourney.wordpress.com

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    1. Debby RayAugust 12, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      Sarah...thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed watching the sun rise!

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  22. living from glory to gloryAugust 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Hello Debby,
    I am so glad His love will never run dry, for it is more than all the oceans and sea's and rivers and every rain drop and tear combined. He is awesome! So glad He is one of your favorite things!
    Blessings, Roxy

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    1. Debby RayAugust 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      He absolutely is, Roxy and I know He is yours too!

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  23. DianeAugust 12, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Lovely pictures of the sunrise. Visiting from Mosaic Mondays, thanks for sharing!

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    1. Debby RayAugust 12, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks for your comment and for visiting, Diane :)

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  24. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 13, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Oh wow, what a gorgeous view. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

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  25. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing....now I'm relaxed and feeling inspired. Love the ocean- Love all of God's creations.

    Blessings,
    Carol

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    1. Debby RayAugust 13, 2013 at 3:09 PM

      Thanks Carol,

      I'm glad I was able to help you feel relaxed and inspired....nothing does that like the ocean. I feel closer to God when I see it! Thanks for coming by!

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  26. Lori HatcherAugust 14, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Ahhhhhh. .. . we're heading to Edisto Beach this weekend. I can't wait to see the beauty of the ocean and the beach up close! Thanks for the sneak preview :)

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  27. Debby RayAugust 14, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Lori,

    Is this the first time seeing it? Whether it is or not, if you re like, every time you see it is like your first. I never get tired of it! I am soooo ready to get back before it gets cold. I have a niece in SC that goes to Edisto Beach...I have never been there. Have a great trip and thank you for visiting me!

    Debby

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  28. LauraAugust 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    This was always one of my favorite hymns to sing in Bible Study Fellowship! Thanks for sharing with Inspired Sunday at Sunday View.

    Laura at www.sundayview.blogspot.com

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  29. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeAugust 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I don't know how anyone could look at those amazing views and not feel the love and presence of God! Gorgeous!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday, hope you'll hop back over...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  30. Debby RayAugust 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Thank you, Cindy. Yes, I feel the same way...the ocean always amazes me. Truly one of most beautiful gifts of His creation.

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  31. KathyAugust 19, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Oh, Debby. These images are gorgeous - I am so wishing I had gotten up for the sunrise when Darling Daughter and I were at the beach in June! The verses go beautifully with the photos! I am delighted that you shared with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  32. Debby RayAugust 19, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Kathy...this is one reason to be grateful for being the early bird that I am! I don't think I could sleep past 6:00 am if I tried...believe me, I have! Normally I am out of bed every morning at 5 am regardless if it is a workday or a weekend!

    Blessings!

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  33. JP September 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    What fabulous photos with their purple hues! Carolina beach isn't far from me....I'm now midway between Oak Island and Holden Beach and lovin' it!
    I'm gonna go follow you now....your pics make me swoon!
    JP

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    1. Debby RaySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      Thank you for your sweet comments and being my newest follower....NEIGHBOR! :)

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