caution: slippery

Lately I have been walking lots...and dipping my feet in the river whenever possible. (These will have to be a different post..) The river is about half way between my house and my office, but the bridge is several blocks down so it takes me a bit out of my way. Sometimes, when the river is low enough, it is possible to walk across the river on some rocks that create the top of a tiny little waterfall.

I have walked across the river a few times on my way to work. It cuts off at least 10 -15 minutes. Today, I stepped into the river and noticed it was a bit slipperier than normal. But after wading around for a minute or so, I decided it was okay to cross. On my way across I noticed the slipperiest places were where the water wasn't moving as fast across the rocks and algae had been able to grow thicker. I had to grip the rocks well with my toes so that I wouldn't fall. It was just as I was about to reach the far shore that suddenly my grip wasn't good enough and I slipped and fell into the river. Thankfully, I wasn't wearing my work clothes and my backpack and purse didn't actually get very wet... but from the clothes I was wearing, it was certainly clear I had been for a swim!

On my way across the river, the Lord spoke to me about how important it is that we stand firmly on The Rock - Jesus. He is our foundation and the only solid thing in life. We will be most secure when we are standing where the river is flowing - we need the life of the Holy Spirit to be flowing in our lives, otherwise things get stagnant and that's when there is a danger of slipping, losing our footing or falling down.