1BlessedNatural Experience: Lessons of Faith from a Roller Coaster

Hey everyone,
I am sorry that I have not been updating this blog as much as I should. I'm going to try harder to do so :-)
I posted this blog post originally on the Natural Hair Tales of 1BlessedNatural blog...


If you know me, then you know that I do not ride roller coasters. I don't even like the "baby" ones lol. I am not a fan of height, so I'm not going to put myself in a place where I will be suspended in mid-air just for fun.   When my brother asked me to ride the Superman ride at Six Flags Great Adventure, you can guess the answer that I gave him. However, 10 minutes later I found myself standing in the line of over 100 people, waiting to get on the Superman ride.  I could not believe that I had let my brother talk me into riding it.

There I stood in this line staring into faces of smiling folks that seemed too happy to experience their near death experience via a metal contraption. My brother said that the ride was not a big deal. But, this is coming from someone who adores roller coasters, of course. We stood there and watched several people fill the ride's seats and take off into the loops in the sky. My niece and her friends were the first to get on the ride. Also, I must mention that you lye down during the ride. After the safety apparatus is fastened you are turned over on your stomach in a flying position and the floor underneath you drops. Fun times! LOL. When the safety apparatus fastened (remotely by the operator), I was ready to jump out of my seat. But, I said a little prayer and we took off. On our way up the first hill, I told my brother that he would have to talk to me during the ride. He said he was Batman and I was Batgirl (wrong characters) lol. Then we dropped. I must tell you that I trusted my brother of course but, my faith was in the Lord. As we flew through the sky, my brother kept telling me to put my arms out like Superman lol. That was not happening. I told my brother that I was only riding the ride because I loved him! I don't think the wind has ever whipped through my fro the way it did when we were on that ride lol.

When we reached the end of the ride, I was excited! I couldn't believe that I'd done it. I felt a great sense of accomplishment. I was more thankful to the Lord for the experience and survival status :-) I was thankful to my brother for pushing me.

Although I will not be riding one for another long time, I am appreciative of the experience and lesson.
My experience on the roller coaster represents our experiences in life. Sometimes, we just have to take a risk and trust that the Lord will take care of us during the ride. Fear can stop us from experiencing many great things in life. But our faith in the Lord can help us overcome fear. We may not know the exact plan, but rest assured that He has us. Our experiences may take us through loops and turn us upside down, but by Him we will come out better than we were before :-)


 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind"- 2 Timothy 1:7

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Phillipans 4:6-7

I am interested in reading your experiences of overcoming your fears. Please share :-)

God is Good!

Happy Tuesday everyone,
Today I lost an important document, my keys, and was presented with a challenging situation. But, God is still good :-)

 "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth" Psalms 34:1

Keep Your Focus and Faith in God

                                            (verses used will be out of King James version of The Holy Bible)


 Hey everyone,

I hope that all is well :-) I feel like God has been pushing me to talk about this... My pastor was preaching about this in church also. In Matthew 14, Peter asked the Lord to make him walk on water to prove that it was him. Now, as long as Peter kept his faith and his focus on Jesus, he walked on water. However, when he started to focus on his circumstances and question the Lord, he began to sink. In Matthew 14:28-31 it ways, "And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boysterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt."

The verse above highlights the fact that we must keep our faith even if the wind is whipping around us. We must focus on our Lord and not doubt Him. He is there to catch us :-) This is not an easy task. But, Philippians 4:13 says that we can do all things through Christ which strengthens us :-) Every day a chance to get closer to Him.When you are sinking, we have to look, believe, and focus on Jesus. Focus on His promises.  Focus on serving Him. I hope that this post has helped someone. I pray that God blesses someone through it.

                                                                                        Until Next Time...
                                                                                        "God is good."
                                                                                        1BlessedNatural
               

"It is better to trust in the Lord than....



"God's Work" by L.H.

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man"- Psalms 118:8

When I woke up one morning and read Psalms 118:8, God placed it in my heart to write about it.
I know he must have a purpose for the the person or people reading this :-)

     Psalms 118:8 highlights the fact that we should not put our confidence in ourselves or anyone else. When we accomplish a goal or make it through the day, we know that we made it through because of Him. It is not a result of our own strength. I believe that this also highlights Philipians 4:13 which states, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me".
     How many times have we relied on someone, and then they disappoint us. The Lord was there for me even when I could not turn to anyone. He was there during my good and bad times. This is why our faith is important. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen". If it is the "evidence of things not seen", we know that our faith is the foundation by which the Lord works through.
        In addition, Hebrews 10:35 reads "Cast not away therefore your confidence which hath great recompence of reward".  That means that we should "trust in the Lord" and hold onto our faith because He is going to bring us out. We will be better than we were when we entered the tribulation. James 1:2 tells us to "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptation". The scripture continues in verse 3-4 " Knowing, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing".
       The Lord continues to tell us to rely on Him and not man, throughout the bible. Proverbs 3:5 tells us to "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding." The chapter continues in verse 6 saying,"Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He shall direct your paths". Many times we judge our situations by what we see or understand. But Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us that we do not know everything. God has a plan. We will be alright if we trust in Him and follow it.

     I pray that this has encouraged and helped to lift your spirit. Love, peace, and happiness can be found in His word. When you are going through tough or easy times, remember Him and His words. Remember to rely on the Lord.
                                                                                              God is good :-)
                                                                                              Until Next Time
                                                                                              ~KinkyCurlyYoungLady~





  

Message to Japan Survivors: The Lord Is Our Strength

(1)"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.(2) Therefore we will not fear, though
the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
(3)Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
Selah.


"10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth". Psalms 46: 1-3 and 10

Hold on Japan survivors! We are praying for you. The Lord is still with you.