Sunday, October 22, 2017

Not in the driver's seat

I have been sitting in the passenger seat of my life for quite a while as I gave my life over to Christ. But, I keep forgetting that I'm not in the driver seat.  I want to have control over what is going on and where my life is heading. So, I adjust the seat, I turn the air up and then back down.  I change the radio station, and adjust the mirrors in order to get a new perspective on things.  When I'm still not satisfied, I call family and friends and discuss my position in the passenger seat - completely ignoring the driver. When I realize this, I am embarrassed and I slowly turn to try and face Him. But, I can't completely. "Hi", I say.
"Hey", he says.
"Dear Lord" (is that how I should address him)? "So, where are we going?"
 "Just Enjoy now," he let's me know, "Don't worry about the Future".
"Well Dear Lord, I am really sorry for trying to be in control and leaving you out of my focus."
"Just enjoy this time with me now, don't worry about the past."
"Ok, so, it's a pretty day! Thank you for making it!" I glance over and noticed he is wearing sunglasses and has the window rolled down. "Dear Lord, you're cool!" "Thanks", he says, "I invented cool." We laugh.   He rolls down my window and The Wind rushes around me, waking me up to now.  I breathe deeply, smile and am at perfect peace as we carry on together.