God as a Lifeguard

I am constantly amazed by the messengers God uses to remind me of His presence in my life. Tonight I had one of the most honest conversations I think I have ever had with someone else and God's presence in the conversation became so obvious.
"I think of God as a lifeguard on the beach. Just checking to make sure everyone is ok."
The words struck me then and as they slid around my mind during the rest of the conversation, God placed on my heart just how true those words are in life.
God is MY lifeguard. He knows the decisions I am going to make before I make them. He know whether they are good or bad for me, but He lets me make the decision for myself. God is there to keep me from drowning, but He doesn't always keep me from getting pulled under. I have to make my own decisions, but by keeping my heart open to His words I can make the best decision possible.
We all have hard lessons to learn in life, tonight was just a reminder of the fact God is always there behind me, beside me and in front of me. Ready to save me drowning when I swim the wrong way.
"My life is in Your hands, my heart is in Your keeping. I am never without hope not when my future is with You."