Vacation for Inspiration

At times I am sure people wonder why my wife, Kim and I, almost always prefer coastal settings for our down time? It’s a fair question. Besides the obvious reason that we were both pretty much raised where the waves meet the shore, the main reason is perhaps less obvious. When on vacation, the number one thing we both need is inspiration. And we are most inspired in the midst of nautical surroundings. 

Think about it this way. Have you ever noticed how much of our spiritual music — traditional hymns and contemporary songs — rely on stories related to the sea? I can name a few: “Anchored in Jesus”, “Rescue the Perishing”, “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning”, “Jesus Savior, Pilot Me”, “The Old Ship of Zion”, “Love Lifted Me”, “The Anchor Holds”, “My Lighthouse”, “Oceans”, and the list goes on and on. Well, that pretty much explains why we choose seaside inspiration for nearly every vacation. 

Speaking of inspiration near the shore, here are some photos from the final two days of our latest getaway to the Cape Henlopen and Lewes, Delaware coastline.

These photos speak to me mostly about “hope for lost souls.” It should be obvious why.

Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse in sunset.

Harbor of Safe Refuge Lighthouse, The Point, Cape Henlopen, Delaware. 

Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJ Ferry, Harbor of Safe Refuge Lighthouse. 

Inspiration. 

Distant light. 

The Shore at Cape Henlopen, DE.

The pathway to light.

Red Sky at Night, Sailors Delight. Delaware.

Lightship at Life Saving Station. 

Old Life Saving Row Boat.

Light in Lightship. 

U.S. Lifesaving Station at Lewes, Delaware. 

Flower on property. 

Old lifesaving boat. 

Lifesaving cart. 

Ropes and Block. 

Lifesaving boat shed. 

Interior light. 

Lightship named “Overfalls.”

Love that #2. Definition for “inspiration”. WOW! Indeed, inspiration can give us new breath, renewed life. 

Presence Matters Most.

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love. 

Pastor Kerry Willis