Row, Row, Row Your Life (Even If You Forgot the Oars)

Life throws us in the river without a paddle—and somehow expects us to swim, laugh, and maybe not swallow too much water.

Sometimes life feels like a great river that we are tossed into when we’re born. We seem to have no control where it is carrying us. There are days when we struggle to stay afloat. There are other days when the river doesn’t seem to be moving and we gently float along. All the while not really knowing where our destiny will take us. All the while we travel not knowing where and how our journey will end. Not knowing who we will meet along our journey. Our river seems to contain many great mysteries. And as we carried along some of the mysteries will be made known to us and others will remain forever a mystery. Where are you on your life’s journey on your personal river? Trust the journey no matter what type of water you’re in. You’ll make it through. You will look back amazed at how you navigated it all.

Humorous Points to Ponder

• If life is a river, why didn’t anyone hand out floaties at birth?
• Rapids always appear right after you brag about smooth sailing.
• Those “lazy river” days? Usually followed by a waterfall.
• Meeting strangers along the way is fun—until one of them tips the canoe.
• Paddling in circles is technically exercise, so give yourself credit.