Many times in life we are overwhelmed, let down, discouraged, under qualified, shocked, and disturbed by the powerful forces of life hitting us. It’s like an ocean of problems have hit us, we can’t stand and we can’t walk because we are waist deep in nothing but issues. What do we do?
I think of Surfing during this time! Surfing – the common water sport for many who live near the beach. They ride the waves either standing up or lying down on a surfboard as they travel toward the shore. I believe that in our spiritual being we must take up a new spiritual position when we are faced with the oceans of issues in our lives. Whatever they may be…we must ride the waves to the shore!
A surfer endures the harsh winds coming from the oceans, a surfer endures the temperatures of the water and the currents of power, a surfer endures it all to get to live in that brisk moment of being on top of the wave and surfing toward the shore.
So our Spiritual Positioning must change from on our knees crying out to God about our problems or issues and instead position ourselves on top of the wave and ride the wave to the shore…or the calming water…or the place we have been praying for…or the next big promotion…or the answer to the prayer we have been waiting on!
To ride the wave you must …
1. Endure till the end with confidence in God. God will bring you through, don’t give up now!
2. Ride with Energy…you never see a surfer not smiling as they ride the waves…they enjoy the ride. The rides are crazy, bumpy, risky and messy but they are worth it. Enjoy the craziness of the wave!
3. Never take your eyes off the shore…know where your destination is. If its calming waters headed your way…then keep your eyes fixed and mind made up that you are drawing closer to healing, to hope, to peace, to more of God.
So get your surfboard, the Word of God and climb on for a ride on top of the waves of your life. Let’s surf, baby!
RVN 