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Day 148: Let God Drive!


August 10, 2020


I have a very hard time riding in the car with other people driving.  I feel out of control.  I don't know if the person driving is as aware of possible hazards as I am.  I feel scared, anxious and cannot stop myself from warning my driver about everything I see.  I  am unable to relax and "enjoy the ride".  I guess it is a phobia of mine.  I would rather just drive myself.  Today I am trying very hard to let God drive.  I completely trust Him.  He is certainly capable and knows everything that could happen.  So, why am I not just sitting back and relaxing?  There are many things I must do today but worrying should not be one of them.  I am going to picture this day like a car ride with God at the wheel.  I am going to pray and read His word (put on my seat belt) and then resist the urge to tell God how to drive.  I will not push Him out and grab the wheel.  I will try to enjoy the scenery along the way and sing the songs on the radio.  If I remember to do this, when today's drive is over, one thing is for sure, I will be where God intends me to be because I let Him drive. Ephesians 3:16-19 will be what I read in the car: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."  Enjoy the ride!  Smile and be joyful! 

The obvious song to listen to while riding in the car today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lydBPm2KRaU

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