I wish I could get off this crazy roller coaster that is my life. I may have a good day or two where things go at a nice pace and it is a smooth ride. I have moments or days, even weeks, where there is difficulty and the ride climbs higher. I strain to get to the higher place or I’m carried in the cart that is the flow of life. I have moments where I pause and look at the beautiful view. God is an awesome God and has created such amazing beautiful scenes and the experience is exhilarating. The breeze is refreshing, and I am aware of the unfailing love of my heavenly Father. I am comfortable, and there is peace in my soul.
Suddenly there is a violent jolt and the ride picks up speed and I realize I am plummeting downward. I know I am securely strapped in but fear still grips me as things flash by so fast. This downward dive takes away my breath from shock and surprise. I didn’t see the dive coming. I hold on tightly and remind myself that this feeling that causes my stomach to be in my throat will not last forever. If I just hold on the ride will change as it always does. The ride levels out again and the pace is slower, I can catch my breath and my body can relax again. The scenery has changed too.
Life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs, curved and banks, dips and dives and some long straight aways too. Sometimes we just need to hold on and know that we are along for the ride. If we commit our life to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we can have confidence that God is with us throughout our life. Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV) “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. he will not leave you or forsake you.” We are held securely in the Lord’s hands. Romans 8:38-39 says, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Jesus is with us no matter where we go or what we do. His love is unfailing and seeks after us. Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Prayer: Lord, I know that you are trustworthy and faithful and that you are always with me. You love me and know and want what is best for me. Help me to hold tight to you. Give me the strength to stay on the track or path you have for me no matter the ups and downs of life. Amen.
Eloquently spoken…. 🙂
Thank you.