Today I went with Spring to Happy Valley. It is an amusement park like Six Flags in Atlanta. I had a lot of joy to go with her on this trip. Actually, I woke up so extremely excited about going that I started praying that I wouldn't be excited about going on this outing but to be excited to simply go with her and show her Jesus' love. My heart is being changed as of late, and Papa's putting in his Love. I feel like I have just started to truly love others within the past two months. That's horrible I know, but the changes within in my heart are extremely good for me and others. I am sorry if I've been with you who are reading this and you felt like I was just judging you and not loving you; please forgive me.
Well, I believe if you keep your eyes and heart/spirit open that you can see Papa anywhere. I started seeing him in many places throughout this park. It was really cool for Him to be with me like that! Our first ride was like the Tower of Terror at Disney only in reverse. This ride shoots you up with about 15 other people straight up into the air WAY high and then you bounce up and down kinda quickly and then slower and slower as you go down to the bottom again. On a side note, I enjoyed being able to take off my flip flops and ride this barefoot! :) But anyways, Spring was scared to ride this, but she decided to conquer her fear. I just had this peace that I'd be safe but still knowing that I'd be a little scared when it shot me up and I felt it's force. That happened. The view was amazing, and as I rode this first ride I was reminded of how Papa holds us who are his in His hands and doesn't let us go! Though junk may be swirling around us just beyond our reach, He has us safely in those strong and capable hands. I loved being reminded of that and being with my wonderful and delightful Papa!!!
Later that day, we went by this water ride. It takes you in this rapid around in a circle or so. At one point on the outside of this ride (on the sidewalk), you can see the rapid swirling and raging so much and above it two buckets of bolders waiting to be dropped (if for real). I liked seeing this rapid from the sidewalk. It gave me hope and reminded me that I want to have the rivers of living water springing up and gushing forth out of my heart. Jesus said that we could have that in our hearts and I struggle with not feeling like I have gushing water within me. I know that I'm a Christian, but I don't feel like I see this much in my life (the gushing water) ... but I really want it! (I tried to put a picture in to show you guys this, but I don't think it worked. Sorry if not.)
Our play day continued in the park, and we returned to the first part of the park we visited. We were told earlier that the ride we wanted to go on was closed, but I acutually think we just didn't go in far enough to see that it was actually open. When we returned here we passed this statue of this huge hand holding a pickax up in the air. The arm and hand were strong and mighty. It deeply reminded me of God's mighty arm. I loved seeing it and again being reminded of Him and his power! (Can't wait to show you guys the picture of it too!) We saw flowers throughout the park too. They were really so lovely to see. I saw many of these white flowers I have never seen before. I don't know what they are, but they had rain droplets on them from the afternoon shower that just made them look like they were so poised to glorify Papa and be useful for him. I stopped to smell them and the aroma was so fragrant! It was an awesome gift from Papa. I must say that both Spring and I had a really good time at the park. We got so tired from the day that we didn't stay until the park closed, and our last two rides were slow, relaxing ones. I enjoyed most getting to see my dear Papa in new ways all throughout the day and feeling His presence with me and getting to love on my dear friend Spring. Thank you for your wonderful gift Spring!
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