The Life Roller Coaster

Have you ever had hours, days, weeks, or a period of time when you are on top of the world?  Everything is falling into place and life is peaceful, serene, and full of joy. 

Well my grandmother said to always look out when you are on top of the world because a hill is just on the other side.  My expereince is that this is very true.  As soon as you are enjoying everything life has to offer, you are hit with a life issue, job issue, or personal relationship issue.  What is really bad is that if you get all three at the same time.  How do you cope?  What do you do to get going back up to the top of the life roller coaster?

Then I stop and think.  "I love roller coasters and the effect is just the opposite of life.  With great anticipation we work our way to the top of a hill then hold on tight as we go screaming down the other side and throughout the ride." 

Why might that be that we are so pumped "after" we get to the top?  Could it be that we trust the manufacturer of the roller coaster and that the car will stay on the track?  In putting your trust in the workers and the mechanic that inspects the coaster every morning, you jump on the ride for about 3 minutes of adventure. 

Yet we never look at life that way, but should.  There are forces of evil at work who want to tear us down each and every day but the creator of the Universe is the one who blesses our lives and gives us the most important things a person can have.  We plan out our lives with what we think should take place and we start seeing results (going up the hill of the roller coaster).  But when we start down a hill in life we want to get angry, hurt, sad, frustrated, and so many more negative feelings.  Now this is all natural for everyone I know. 

As you mature in life you can look back and see how the Lord has carried you through the lows and cheered you on during the highs. Recall the poem, "FootPrints"?  http://llerrah.com/footprints.htm

I admit that it is difficult to deal with those ups and down but know that there will be another high to go up and another loop you will encounter.  Life is like the roller coaster ride.  Enjoy the ride and let God take care of the lows in your life.