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photo © 2009 versageek | more info (via: Wylio)Last week, I had the "privilege" of driving in morning and afternoon rush hour to cart Nathan to and from piano camp. I was supposed to take Ben to golf camp in the city -- same week to save myself some driving -- but he got sick. Instead, I'm driving him this week. (Thankful that the NCSU Golf School was willing to change his camp without added cost. Not thankful that I'm driving in rush hour traffic again.) Yep, another week of back and forth driving to the city. During rush hour.
God can teach a lot to a captive audience in such a situation. He spoke clearly last week, "Stay in your lane, Karen. Just stay in your lane."
Have you noticed how some people zig this way and zag that way, trying to get ahead? I'm talking about drivers here -- they switch lanes non-stop. The "lucky" ones move ahead three or four cars, but that's about it. They just think they're going somewhere. I must admit that I enjoy watching these guys get busted for speeding! I'm not very nice.
Sane drivers stay in their lane. Sometimes they move a little faster. Sometimes they slow down. They move steadily to their destination. With a lot less stress! I learned this lesson quickly -- and spared myself a lot of stress and tension.
That's when God spoke in that sweet whisper, "Stay in your lane. It's true for life, my sweet child." You see, I want to rush ahead. For years, I've patiently (okay, not so patiently) supported my husband, raised my kids and served God in my church. I want to start my life now. Yep, now would be good.
Others pass me by -- in the fast lane. Why not me?
Why not me? Wrong question!
Instead, I should be asking, "What else, God?" What else can I learn? What else do you want me to understand? What else should I do, God, while I wait?
God's got a good and pleasing plan for my life. I know it's true! His word says, "I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11). Just like a driver who stays sane in rush hour, I need to stay in my lane and focus on the goal -- God's plan. His vision. His destination.
It's true in rush hour. It's true in life.
6 comments:
When I was learning to drive, my dear dad used to say, "Just stay between the yellow lines honey. Nothing can happen if you just stay in your lane and stay calm."
Thanks for sharing great thoughts.
What a sweet, wise, patient dad!!!
So... God must really be trying to get my attention on this one. Staying in my lane has been a theme that has come up a lot lately.
My prayer is that He shows me which lane is mine to stay in.
P.S. I've been that lane hopper! Especially on the rush hour trip home from RTP in the past when you have to pick up your kid from daycare on time or get charged $1.00 per minute your late...some places even charge $10.00 per minute!
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If it's ever you on the side of the road hanging out with the guys with the flashing lights, I promise not to laugh!!!!
I love you! And you know, you could add a couple friends to your authorized pick-up list for those days when you just can't get there in time!!! Less stressful and less expensive! :)
I featured your Keepsake Box Tip (and your blog) on my blog post on Monday ... go check it out! http://www.believingboldly.com/
Too often I try to get out in front with "fixing" things with my family, my kids, and me. If I could just "stay in my lane" and make sure God is in the lead, it seems my life would go a lot smoother. Thanks for that visual reminder.
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