The Rapids of Life

Hey all,

I had an opportunity to go to the American River and do some stuff that I have never done before. A bunch of us went up to this camp and did some rock climbing, a hike through this river/stream that involved swimming and climbing waterfalls, and white water rafting. I went not only to have an adventure and hang out with some cool people but mostlyto see about a future trip in the Jr. High Ministry.

One thing about this rapids is that it is very powerful to take this boat that has 6 people on it and it flows with the river. It is a very powerful thing to see and to hear. I was in sear awe of God's creation. After going through these rapids and this trip I was thinking and having the day just run through my mind.

First, if we did not have our guide I do not think that we would have made it but also it would have been a lot harder withouth the guide. We are in a life that has a river, some times it is calm and sometimes it has rapids. When the craziness of life just keeps on going and if we do not have the right guide to get us through we can get stuck or even hurt. I am so glad Christ is my guide. Isaiah 58:11~ The LORD will guide you always;he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden,like a spring whose waters never fail.

Second, with the rapids you have to hold on and be ready. In life, those times that are just tough and frustrating or confusing, you need to hold on to what matters and just go through it. I clinged to the boat, when we went down some of the rapids and we have a strong foundation on Christ. He is our boat and safety. James 1:2-4~ Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Hold on and trust your guide.

PJ