Riding the Waves with God

Elizabeth Brooks

June 8

Finding Your Groove in God's Big Plan

Ever noticed how the ocean waves crash on the shore and then pull back, only to do it all over again? It's like they're dancing to a rhythm set by the moon up in the sky. Well, guess what? Our lives have rhythms too, and God's got the beat. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." That means every up and down, every chill moment or crazy adventure, is part of something bigger God's planned out.

Staying Tuned into God's Channel

It's easy to get caught up in our own world, but have you ever stopped to think if you're tuning into God's frequency? Psalm 139:1-3 says, "O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off." Yep, God's got us on His radar 24/7. By being mindful of Him, it's like we're always connected, always in a two-way convo with the One who made us.

Syncing Up with God's Moves

Imagine life as a dance floor and God's Spirit is the DJ. Galatians 5:25 hits us with, "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." That's our invite to bust moves in sync with God's beats. It's about letting His vibes guide our choices, our actions, and even our downtime.

Answering God's Call to the Dance Floor

God's not looking for wallflowers. Romans 12:1 encourages us, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." It's like God's inviting us to the most epic dance ever, asking us to give our all on the dance floor of life, moving in harmony with His will.

Prayer:

Hey God, You're the DJ of the universe, setting the rhythm for everything, including our lives. Help us tune into Your frequency, feeling the beat of Your plan for us. Teach us to dance in sync with Your Spirit, and when You call us to the floor, let us dance with all our hearts, in step with Your love and guidance. Amen.

Remember, life's waves will have you bobbing and weaving, but when you move to God's rhythm, you're in for the ride of your life. Let's hit that dance floor and show the world how it's done!

As we wrap up our time together, think about the song "Swim Good" by Switchfoot and imagine it as a cool music video playing right after our chat. This song, with its catchy tune and deep words, is like a story about trying to keep going even when things get super tough. It's about facing big challenges, kind of like when you're trying to swim in a huge ocean all by yourself. But guess what? You're not alone.

Imagine you're at the beach, looking at the vast ocean in front of you. It's huge, right? And it can seem a bit scary, just like how sometimes life throws big problems our way that feel as big as the ocean. The song talks about kicking off your shoes and swimming anyway, which is a cool way of saying, "Hey, it's okay to let go of the heavy stuff holding you down and just keep moving forward."

Now, think about this: Even when the waves seem too big, there's someone who's always there with you, helping you swim through it all. That's God. He's like a lifeguard who's always on duty, ready to jump in and help you whenever you need it. Remember that verse from Isaiah 43:2? It says that when you go through deep waters, God will be with you. That means no matter how big the waves are, you're not swimming alone.

So, if we made a music video for our chat, it would be filled with awesome scenes of overcoming challenges, high-fiving friends, and maybe even a cool shot of you standing strong by the ocean, knowing that with God, you can "swim good" through anything life throws at you.

Let this be a little reminder in your pocket: Whenever you feel overwhelmed, like you're facing an ocean of problems, kick off those heavy shoes of worry and fear, and remember God's promise to be with you. You've got this, not because you're superhuman, but because you've got the best Helper there is. Keep swimming good, and always look for the light of hope on the horizon.