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I recall an early morning when my husband and I drove down to Winter Harbor, a charming village on Maine’s northeast coast. We stopped at a pleasant coffee shop that stood out over the water. The previous night’s storm had left dampness which added to the day’s chill, but the shop offered cozy warmth and the coffee was comforting. That tranquility was short lived.
The loud voice of an arriving diner asked, “Have you heard what happened down at the point?”
A hush fell over the room as everyone turned to listen, curiosity and unease rippling through the gathered patrons. Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere was replaced by whispered speculations and worried glances exchanged across tables.
We learned vacationers had climbed onto the rocks at Schoodic Point as they were taking pictures when suddenly one of the waves from the past night's storm swept up the rock and brought them down, down, down into the water never to be seen again.
In that moment, the calm of the morning gave way to a wave of uncertainty, reminding us how quickly life’s worries can intrude upon our sense of security. It's such an awful thought to think about being swept into the sea. Think about it, though. Our lives are sometimes like that. Situations come into our lives that bother us. They bring us care and anxieties. They sweep us up into a storm, a stressful time like a restless sea.
What effect can a demanding restless sea have on us? It’s during such a taxing season that we might allow our circumstances to lead us into the thorny ground and the strong likelihood of the outcome which Jesus warned against in Matthew 13:22: “He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.” KJV
After hearing many sad stories from others, I’m convinced that our hearts are heavy with the care of this world and concern over our families and so, we search for that just right time to have a conversation with loved ones who are coping with difficult issues. Life can be very hard in our restless seas.