I
took a day off yesterday from caring for Mom. I had the opportunity to choose
to do anything I wanted. So I chose to go to the local amusement park, Kings
Island. It has been over 10 years since I went to the park and I always had so
much fun.
We
used to get Kings Island season passes for Christmas each year when we lived in
this area and our family (brothers, sister, nieces, and nephews) would all
gather together there. I have many fond memories of the park and today I made
some new ones.
I
went alone. I suppose I could have found someone to go with me, but to be
honest, it was nice just to be alone…alone with thousands of my “closest”
friends.
I
first went to the kiddie section. I guess old habits are hard to break, but it
was fun to see children enjoy the rides as much as my children did.
I
rode the Racer…three times! It is my favorite roller coaster hands down. I do
believe they took the old seats out and put in a new, smaller version because they were a little snug. It certainly couldn’t be that I’m a little
heavier than the last time I rode the Racer.
Another
favorite ride is the Viking Ship. Oh how I love it. However, my tummy wasn’t as
excited as it should have been to be on this ride. I could only ride this once.
I
went to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I’m so afraid of heights and I didn’t go
near the edge, but I had to go. Just because. I took a picture from the top to
prove I was there. With my stomach doing flip flops the whole time.
I
sat near the water fountains for hours. Simply enjoying the sound, the sights,
and the smells…
Of
funnel cake and Starbucks and LaRosa’s and Skyline. Oh it was glorious!
I
was at Kings Island yesterday, but I live in the King’s Kingdom daily.
The
King’s Kingdom is glorious. I find joy in His Kingdom. I find love in His
Kingdom. I find acceptance in His Kingdom. I find everything I need in His
Kingdom.
But
this Kingdom is so much more.
The King’s Kingdom is not of this
world. John 18:36
says, “My kingdom is not of this world. If
it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my
kingdom is from another place.”
The King’s Kingdom is filled with
light. “And we pray this in order that you may live
a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way; bearing fruit in
every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all
power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the
inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.” (Colossians 1:10-12)
The King’s Kingdom will not be
shaken. Hebrews
12:28-29 assures us, “Therefore, since we
are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so
worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a consuming
fire.’”
The King’s Kingdom has been promised. “Listen,
my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the
world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love
him?” (James 2:5)
Yes,
the King’s Kingdom is full of blessings for those who live in the Kingdom and
love the King.
Kings
Island is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. I was glad
to be part of it. I hope they won’t be celebrating their 50th before
I return.
Grace
and peace be yours in abundance,
Donna
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