When I was able to stop wrestling with my fears and start nestling into the journey, my prayers turned to praises. God was my rock of safety on this bus tour, and I know He is my rock in this journey called life. God was high above the struggle David faced.” He knew he would be safe in God’s presence. He said to God, ‘Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me.’ David saw God like a rock that is above the dangerous sea water. Like a sailor alone in the middle of the sea, David felt alone. During a hard time, David cried out to God. The story of this sailor is like a psalm King David wrote. He knows if he can get on top of that rock, he will be safe above the storm. Then he sees a huge rock poking out of the water. He looks around for something to hold onto as waves crash over his head. The sailor is knocked deep into the water and swims with all his strength to get back to the surface. Suddenly a big wave slams into the boat and tips it over!

The waves grow larger until they splash over the side of his boat.

As the wind howls and the waves crash against his boat, he is scared. “Imagine a sailor alone at night on a stormy sea. In Our Daily Bread for Kids (©2014 by Our Daily Bread Publishing), the devotion for November 30 reminds us that God is always our rock of safety. Focusing on Him instead of the sea before me, I felt God’s presence and knew He was my constant traveling companion. Hence, I set out on this journey with prayers in my pockets.Īs our journey began, I prayed fervently for safety and the lessening of my anxieties. Most people who know me would be surprised that I agreed to such an adventure because I am often prone to motion sickness.

Last week I returned home from a “fall foliage” tour of New England where we viewed many of the sites on our pilgrimage via bus, train, boat, and ferry.

When that fall with its colors at their peak And leaves of every vine bathed in crimson, Thirty-seven souls an adventure did seek, Setting their sights on a trek to New England. However, I will be veering off the beaten path a bit as I share highlights from a recent adventure. This month I will feature small snippets from Our Daily Bread for Kids by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley, For Every Little Thing by June Cotner and Nancy Tupper Ling, and 21 Prayers of Gratitude by Shelley Hitz. If you are a regular follower of my blog, you know that I have been focusing on various devotionals throughout the year 2022.