Rapid Times are those tricky parts in this exciting river of my life with particularly significant events through which I need to carefully navigate. They require anticipation, balance, experience and knowledge. Rapid Times have all the trappings of a typical river run, with varying degrees of difficulty and exhilaration and subsequent euphoria or heart-change. They are usually tons of fun; we’re only on the river in the first place to enjoy the ride, right?
This week’s Rapid Time came directly off of last week’s Rapid Time in Nashville. My two projects for Dove Foundation and LifeFocus TV required some thoughtful attention. My work for Davenport is fun and is close to being wrapped up. The river is active. My family is in the boat with me.
As other people encounter these rapids, they might have a different set of tools, but I approach these opportunities with the unique gifts that have grown within me through my career and my life. I am intentional. I cannot succeed without the intense devotion to God’s direction and I act out of that devotion.
Breaking through one set of rapids is a great moment to pause and be exhilarated, grateful, a little smarter. Enjoy the calm water of today and restore rhythm.
