Kayaking = I like

Picture this:

The rushing river flowing beside me. Waves of cold, hard water passing between my toes. My ship is about ready to set sail, but i am apprehensive to get aboard. What if the current is too swift and i can't keep myself up right? What if i fall out and get carried away by the water? Even so, i get aboard, and shove off. At first its a little shaky, but nevertheless, it is an adventure! Rushing waters pass by me, but i'm safe in my lifeboat. I feel the splashes from the paddle on my face, but it is a refreshing feeling of cool safe water. The water carries me along the river, and i just trust that it will take me to where i need to go. I have faith...

So i went kayaking yesterday, and it was an amazing experience. We went on the mighty mississippi and it was GORGEOUS! The bluffs surrounded us in their majestic way. It was nice to have a kayak to myself because then i could have some alone time with God and nature. The river is a great place to sort things out...to have God speak to you, because its quiet and he is just speaking to you, no homework, jobs, people to distract you from the goal you are setting out on. He is like the river, he's safe and takes you where you are supposed to end up. It may be rough waters at times, but you can't depend on your own strength to get you through. You have to use the strength of the boat, and the pull of the water to carry you through. Even if you fall out, you can get back up again, he doesnt take you down river to never return, he pulls you back up and lets you "empty" out your kayak and start over. See, isn't God great?

Anyway, i hope you all get to experience a trip like this sometime...i know i enjoyed myself...and God's company too! Peace out!

<>< Brini