July 1,2013 day

White-water rafting

Reading: 1Tawarikh 28:9-20
NATS: Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail and leave you (1Tawarikh 28:20)

At first I enjoyed my first experience rafting, until I heard the roar of the rapids in front of me. Suddenly I was flooded with emotion feeling uncertain, afraid, insecure at the same time. Wading rapids indeed a very thrilling experience! Then, suddenly, it all calmed down. Guide who sits in the back of the raft successfully guided us very well through the rapids. I survived - at least until the next meeting rapids.

Transitions in our lives is also similar to the river rapids. Many transition is inevitable as we move from a period of time to the next life - from college age to past work, from the single to the wedding, from career to retirement age, from marriage to a widower or a widow - all marked by indecision and anxiety.

One of the most significant changes and is recorded in the Old Testament when Solomon took over the throne of David his father. I believe Solomon beating for his future as if filled with uncertainty. However, what his father's advice? "Be strong and of good courage, and do it; ... because the Lord God, my God, is with you" (1Tawarikh 28:20).

You will experience periods of transition in your life. However, if you are with God in a life raft, then you are not alone in facing a variety of changes. Look who became guide to navigate the rapids of life. He has guided many people through the rapids of life. Calm water already waiting in front of you - JMS

The Lord will guide you

Rapids ACROSS THIS LIFE IN TRANSITION

Reference

• translation into English of android applications e-RH (PSM) 1.0 Yayasan Lembaga Sabda (ylsa.org)

• http://www.majalahpraise.com/what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus-(yesus-ada-sobat-kita)-(joseph-medlicott-scriven,-1819-1886)-648.html#prettyPhoto/0/