Roller coasters have a lot of different traits and characteristics: fun, scary, surprising, boring, slow, fast, nauseous, risky, etc. To me, I get on a different roller coaster everyday. This week, I got on, strapped myself in (with prayer) and swoosh, it starts. At first, it was fun and exciting. I found out I passed my Texas Teacher Certification Exam and opened up a lot of doors for my career. Suddenly it became pitch black and I was scared. I received a blank college transcript, my certification prep class became a hassle, and at the end of the day found out a close friend tragically passed away. I began to panic, cry, and lose self-control. I was sitting on this ride that seemed perfectly fine, fun, and adventurous from a distance, but was now stuck with no where to turn to. I was going to just get off and see if I could make it on my own but I couldn't. I had forgotten for a second that I had "strapped myself" to God in prayer. Suddenly, I saw the light, and the ride continued steadily.
How often is it that we forget He's there any time we need Him? How often do we act on emotion and not faith? The Bible says in Colossians 3:15 to be led by peace in making decisions. God wants us to put Him first.
One of my favorite books by Joyce Meyer is Managing Your Emotions, where she states the following: "Jesus is referred to as 'The Rock.' You can depend on Him to be stable—the same Jesus all the time, always faithful, loyal, true to His Word and mature. He’s not one way one time and another way the next time."
Remember the ground you stand on when you feel like falling. Remember to strap on that seat belt of wisdom in prayer everyday. This roller coaster called life can one day turn you upside down. Are you ready?
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