Back in the saddle again

I recently went horseback riding in Vermont and I am forever changed by the experience. I had decided early on in the trip that I was not going to partake in this event or opportunity rather. After much internal battle I resolved to give it another try. Now I realize that horseback riding is really no major thing and why not just hop up into the saddle and giddy-up--right?

But because I once had a bad experience on a horse I decided long ago that I would not attempt such an adventure and what an adventure it was! I wonder, how often in the attempt to avoid pain we miss an adventure, a blessing. I know I have missed many. Have you? Only because I chose to trust God in a moment when my flesh cried out "NO" was I able to truly enjoy what God had planned for me.

I look forward to the adventure of my next horseback ride. I know it will be spectacular!