I have a driver

This weekend we got away for a short trip.  It is always good to get away even if it is for 48 hours.  We filled the time with every event we could find.  I love travelling but I do not like driving.  I am thrilled to have a driver.

While on the road, I get to watch a movie, read a book, listen to music, and even write.  During our trip up, I noticed we hit a rough spot that shook me.  I raised my head long enough to say "Hey, what happened? My driver simply replied "We hit a rough spot on the road, we're out of it now."  I returned to reading my book. 

We travelled country roads, went shopping, tried new restaurants and I never touched a key much less started a car.  I love having a driver. 

On the way home, we started off good.  I packed my ipad, books, and reading material for the ride when suddenly, it started raining.  It was raining hard and I thought "Thank goodness I'm not driving."  After a while, my driver jokingly said "Look, it's raining here but not there."  I asked if we could pull over, take a detour or just wait until the rain subsided.  At one point, a large truck flooded our windshield with water making it even more difficult to see the road.  I felt apprehension in my driver's ability but yet not enough to want to drive myself.

I was glad I had a driver. 

It reminded me of my life with Christ.  That is the one time I want to drive.  I want to take my own road.  I want to weave in and out of "rough spots" in the road, I want to avoid the rain and I want to own it. 

I could turn it over to Christ and let Him drive, let him get me through the rough spots, let Him get me through the rain.  Instead, I want to "handle" issues in my life I want to take the reins and drive my way out.  In life, I let my driver drive as I kickback and relax.  Shouldn't I do the same with Christ?  Shouldn't I have the confidence that He can do it because He is in control?

I must face many things in life and take many roads, some may be rough.  I am relieved and comforted that I have a driver.  All I have to do is turn it over to Him and take my place in the passenger seat.


In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.  In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.  Exodus 15:13

Love my long trip driver, my husband Mark.