In October, my hometown hosts what is called the Oktoberfest. It is basically a festival to celebrate the German heritage of the area. There are rides for the kids, craft booths, and some wonderful food, among other things. This year, Brian and I took the kids to ride the rides after church the Sunday the festival was here. Among the usual rides, the swings, the inflatable slides, they had a mechanical bull. I have always wanted to try riding one, so Brian and I paid for the girls and me to have a turn on it. I do have to say that it was fun. I really enjoyed it.
This brings me to my thought this evening. This week overall has not been a bad week. It has just been full of ups and downs, with some twists and turns thrown in. This week has made me feel I was back on the mechanical bull trying to hold on. I did spend time praying about it, but I do not feel I prayed enough. I could probably pray every minute of every day and still feel I hadn't prayed enough. Just like the mechanical bull at the Oktoberfest, God has provided me with the safety padding in case I fall off. He will protect me and keep me safe regardless of how rough the ride (my life) should become.
The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
I believe that God is there for me as long as I am living according to His word and that I am trying to do everyday. He will protect me just as the safety padding did when I flew off the mechanical bull. Have Faith even in your hardest struggles, God is there for you.
May God bless you everyday,
Dana
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