The River of God’s Will 

   “Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tide.” (The River – lyrics by Garth Brooks/Victoria Shaw) 

   God’s will is the river of our life.  We can choose to follow that river, or we can sit on the shore as it passes us by.  Perhaps sitting on the shore is easier, but sailing the river is where we will find the love of God and the happiness it brings.

   Nobody ever promised that the Christian life would be easy.  There will be rapids to challenge and tides to overcome when we choose to follow God.  But no matter how white the waters or how high the tide our Lord will be with us to guide us safely through.

   It’s a tragedy that so many refuse to put their boat in the water and ride the will of God.  They miss so much in life.  No doubt they will find some happiness and joy in their life, but not the lasting joy and happiness of knowing God and His presence within.

   In my own life I sometimes sat on the shore.  I knew God but wasn’t brave enough to put my life totally in His hands; to offer all to Him regardless of what it may bring to my life.  There has been pain and sorrow in my life, but in placing myself in God’s loving hands there has also been peace and comfort through those times.

   Above all else is the incredible love that comes from giving ourselves to God, to strive to die to self and let Christ live within us.  God is an endless source of love, joy, and happiness; when we place ourselves in His will, offering our love and our faith to Him, the rewards are incredible.

   People seem to think that all miracles are life-shattering events, but the sweetest miracle is the quiet love and peace that God gives to those who love Him and place their trust in Him, those who choose to ride the river of His will.