Spinning in the Rapids

I call on the Lord in my distress, and He answers me. Psalm 120:1

The other day I noticed that my emotions were a little off. I wasn’t sure why I was feeling the way I was and I could tell that I was mentally heading in a direction I didn’t want to go. I began to feel anxious and dreadful. Quietness covered my voice and I felt as though I was being trapped into a corner.

It reminded me of a recent white water rafting adventure that I had just taken with my family. While floating down the river the water began to flow quicker and more rapids came into view. The more I paddled the less the boat seemed to be going in the right direction. Before I knew it the boat was sideways and heading towards a steep dropoff. If we went over in that position we all would be thrown from the boat.

We called out to the river guide who was ever-present and fully aware of the situtation from his position at the back of the raft. Calmly he used his oar as a rutter and the boat’s position was quickly corrected just as we went over the waterfall, thrilling and drenching us all.

In my emotional distress this week I also called out to God and you know what? He heard me and came to my rescue. Just like in the boat, He was fully aware of what I was dealing with and He was prepared to help me straighten my mind (my course) and get back to the place where I wanted and needed to be emotionally.

As I look through the pictures of our white water adventure I’m reminded of the joy in the journey and I’m thankful for a good guide. Each day I am reminded even more of God’s faithfulness when I sense His presence and know that My God is watching over me. Thank you, Lord!